Land O' Lakes - (Images of America (Arcadia Publishing)) by Jon Helminiak (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Land O Lakes, Wisconsin, is surrounded by more freshwater than any small town in America. Originally named State Line because it straddled the border of Wisconsin and upper Michigan, Land O Lakes quickly became a premier vacation destination because of its wilderness beauty. Resorts built from local timber, like the famous Gateway, attracted celebrities including Dwight Eisenhower and Lawrence Welk. In 1946, Stevens Point"based North Central Airlines inaugurated seasonal flights to Land O Lakes, complementing railroad service by the Chicago and North Western Railway. The word had spread: for the best north woods entertainment, recreation, and beauty, head to Land O Lakes, at the top of Wisconsin. This book features the best images available from the Land O Lakes Historical Society to depict the regions early pioneers, resorts, and businesses.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Land O Lakes, Wisconsin, is surrounded by more freshwater than any small town in America. Originally named State Line because it straddled the border of Wisconsin and upper Michigan, Land O Lakes quickly became a premier vacation destination because of its wilderness beauty. Resorts built from local timber, like the famous Gateway, attracted celebrities including Dwight Eisenhower and Lawrence Welk. In 1946, Stevens Point based North Central Airlines inaugurated seasonal flights to Land O Lakes, complementing railroad service by the Chicago and North Western Railway. The word had spread: for the best north woods entertainment, recreation, and beauty, head to Land O Lakes, at the top of Wisconsin. This book features the best images available from the Land O Lakes Historical Society to depict the region s early pioneers, resorts, and businesses."<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Title: History of Land O Lakes Told Through Photographs <br>Publisher: Arcadia Publishing <br>Date: 6/6/2011 <p> <p>New from Arcadia Publishing s Images of America series is Land O Lakes by local author Jon Helminiak. The book boasts more than 200 vintage images, giving readers a unique opportunity to reconnect to the history that shaped their community. <p><br>Land O Lakes, Wisconsin is surrounded by more freshwater than any small town in America. Originally named State Line because it straddled the border of Wisconsin and upper Michigan, Land O Lakes quickly became a premier vacation destination because of its wilderness beauty. Resorts built from local timber, like the famous Gateway, attracted celebrities including Dwight Eisenhower and Lawrence Welk. <p><br>In 1946, Stevens Point based North Central Airlines inaugurated seasonal flights to Land O Lakes, complementing railroad service by the Chicago and North Western Railway. The word had spread: for the best north woods entertainment, recreation and beauty, head to Land O Lakes, at the top of Wisconsin. <p><br>This book features the best images available from the Land O Lakes Historical Society to depict the region s early pioneers, resorts and businesses. <p><br>Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or www.arcadiapublishing.com. <p><br>Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States. Our mission is to make history accessible and meaningful through the publication of books on the heritage of America s people and places. Have we done a book on your town? Visit www.arcadiapublishing.com. <br>"<br><br>Title: History of Land O' Lakes Told Through Photographs <BR>Publisher: Arcadia Publishing <BR>Date: 6/6/2011 <P> <P>New from Arcadia Publishing's Images of America series is Land O'Lakes by local author Jon Helminiak. The book boasts more than 200 vintage images, giving readers a unique opportunity to reconnect to the history that shaped their community. <P><BR>Land O' Lakes, Wisconsin is surrounded by more freshwater than any small town in America. Originally named State Line because it straddled the border of Wisconsin and upper Michigan, Land O' Lakes quickly became a premier vacation destination because of its wilderness beauty. Resorts built from local timber, like the famous Gateway, attracted celebrities including Dwight Eisenhower and Lawrence Welk. <P><BR>In 1946, Stevens Point based North Central Airlines inaugurated seasonal flights to Land O' Lakes, complementing railroad service by the Chicago and North Western Railway. The word had spread: for the best north woods entertainment, recreation and beauty, head to Land O' Lakes, "at the top of Wisconsin." <P><BR>This book features the best images available from the Land O' Lakes Historical Society to depict the region's early pioneers, resorts and businesses. <P><BR>Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or www.arcadiapublishing.com. <P><BR>Arcadia Publishing is the leading publisher of local and regional history in the United States. Our mission is to make history accessible and meaningful through the publication of books on the heritage of America's people and places. Have we done a book on your town? Visit www.arcadiapublishing.com. <BR><br>
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