Postcard
Old Mission Inn
| The Old Mission Inn, originally built as a mission house in 1832 by the Congregational mission established by Frederick Ayer in 1830. In later years further additions were made to the building, and a wing and balconies were added when it was turned into a resort hotel. Text at top reads: "In the land of the Ojibway on the historic shores of Chequamegon Bay." Caption reads: "'Old Mission' — Madeline Island in Lake Superior, Wisconsin." "Edward Salmon, Owner and Manager." "Season: June to September." |
| Image ID: | 36878 |
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| Creation Date: | date unknown |
| Creator Name: | Unknown |
| City: | La Pointe |
| County: | Ashland |
| State: | Wisconsin |
| Collection Name: | Place File** |
| Genre: | Postcard |
| Original Format Type: | prints, photomechanical |
| Original Format Number: | PF La Pointe.23 |
| Original Dimensions: | 5.5 x 3.5 inches |
| Madeline Island (Wis.) |
| Trees |
| Cities and towns |
| Missions |
| Bays |
| Superior, Lake |
| Hotels |
| This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society. |
| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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