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Boathouse Without Elevator
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Vertical log two-story boathouse on Lake Namakagon, seen through trees from the lawn. The boathouse upper level has an outside deck, and both levels have numerous windows. Outside stairs lead to the upper level.
1950
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Forest Lodge Boathouse
1957
Large two-story vertical log boathouse with an elevator shaft, located on Lake Namakagon. A small sailboat is tied to the boathouse dock.
Lawn Bowling by the Lake
1956
Three boys lawn bowling on the bowling green next to Lake Namakagon; the Forest Lodge Boathouse and Champagne Island are in the background.
Sketch of Forest Lodge Boathouse
1939
Pencil sketch of the Forest Lodge boathouse on Lake Namakagon. Sketch is signed "Lundir '39".
Mary Livingston Griggs Painting in the Boathouse on Lake Namakagon
November 1959
Mary Livingston Griggs is seated at a table next to windows in the upper level of the boathouse, a paintbrush in her hand and various painting supplies arranged on the table. Mary is wearing a whit...
Boathouse with Elevator and Flying an American Flag
October 1960
A two-story, vertical log boathouse on Lake Namakagon. The second floor has a wrap-around deck, and both floors have windows with green striped awnings. A vertical log outside elevator is attached ...
Mary Griggs (Burke) Ascending Boathouse Deck
1942
Mary Griggs (Burke) is wearing a one-piece bathing suit as she climbs out of Lake Namakagon onto the Forest Lodge boathouse deck while her dachshund awaits.
