The Waupaca Chain O' Lakes by Zachary Bishop

The Waupaca Chain O' Lakes by Zachary Bishop

The Waupaca Chain o' Lakes are a series of 22 interconnected spring-fed lakes in central Wisconsin. The lakes' crystal clear waters, steep tree-covered banks, and other unique natural properties have long attracted people to their shores, starting with the pre-Columbian mound builders and Menominee Indians. European American settlers realized the lakes' potential for recreation in the 1870s and transformed the Chain o' Lakes and nearby city of Waupaca into major vacation destinations for tourists from all over the United States. Numerous businesses and attractions delighted vacationers throughout the late 19th and 20th centuries, including beautiful resort hotels, rustic inns and cottages, religious camps and retreats, family-run restaurants and shops, marinas, tour boats, natural areas, theme parks, the Wisconsin Veterans Home, and even an interurban railway. Thousands of people, especially families, still enjoy the Chain o' Lakes today.

Bishop, Zachary: - Zachary Bishop, a historian and lifelong vacationer to the Chain o' Lakes, has been researching the lakes' history for the past seven years. Using images from the Waupaca Historical Society, archives across the Midwest, and private collectors, this book documents the Chain o' Lakes' exciting history of recreation for locals and tourists alike.

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ISBN 13	9781467104319
ISBN 10	1467104310
Title	The Waupaca Chain O' Lakes
Author	Zachary Bishop
Series	Images Of America
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Year published	2020-06-15
Number of pages	128
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.