Archives for February 2016

Island Essays Poems and Photos. Title: Bridges Are Still News, Island Essays Poems and Photos Author: Richard Purinton Publisher: Island Bayou Press Where to buy: The Pioneer Store, Al Johnson’s … [Read more...]

“The Death’s Door name derives from an ancient Indian legend.” Title: Death’s Door: The Pursuit of a Legend Author: Conan Bryant Eaton Publisher: Jackson Harbor Press (1996) ISBN … [Read more...]

“My father delivered 100s of babies,” daughter Jane reminisces. Remember when doctors made house calls? If you do, you know how blessed you were to have this experience. If you are too young for … [Read more...]

An early history of the hospitality business on Washington Island. Title: Door County Almanak No. 5 Author: Multiple writers & illustrators, Fred Johnson, Editor Publisher: The Dragonsbreath … [Read more...]

“A spectacular feature of eastern Wisconsin is the Niagara Escarpment.” Title: Geology of Washington Island and its Neighbors, Door County, Wisconsin Author: By Robert R. Shrock, Massachusetts … [Read more...]

“School was a magic place. In fact, I ran away to school before I was supposed to.” Compiled and Edited by Sylvia Nelson and Goodwin Berquist Title: Island Schools Then and Now Authors: … [Read more...]

History and Anecdotes of Washington Island by the first white child to be Island-born. An Anthology Prepared by Kay Curtis Title: Island Tales Authors: Multiple; An Anthology Prepared by Kay … [Read more...]

“For 25 years, Tom Wilson has traveled by ferry to fix Islanders’ teeth.” Title: Islanders Speak: Profiles and Personalities Author: Multiple Publisher: Jackson Harbor Press (2000) ISBN … [Read more...]

“Virtually all visitors to Rock Island land at the dock by Thordarson’s great hall.” Lighthouse Keepers & Their Families Door County, Wisconsin—1837-1939 Title: Keepers of the … [Read more...]

“In 1837, there was built on Rock Island the first lighthouse in Wisconsin.” Title: Let’s Talk About “Washington Island” – 1850-1950 Author: Anne T. Whitney Publisher: Anne T. Whitney … [Read more...]