“Around 1900, Thordarson and his wife began visiting the Island’s Icelandic colony…” Title: Rock Island Author: Conan Bryant Eaton Publisher: Jackson Harbor Press (2002) Softcover: 117 … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2016
Through Waves and Gales Come Fishermen’s Tales
A journey into the lives of the men who work a fishery. Commercial fishing has long been integral to many ports along the Lake Michigan and Lake Superior shorelines, providing jobs to locals and … [Read more...]
Washington Island 1836-1876
“The early 19th century brought huge change to the region that became Wisconsin.” Title: Washington Island 1836-1876 Author: Conan Bryant Eaton Publisher: Jackson Harbor Press (1997) ISBN … [Read more...]
Wooden Boats & Iron Men
When fisheries were an integral part of the Washington Island community. Wooden Boats & Iron Men will take you back to a place and time when the commercial fishery was the major industry at … [Read more...]
Words on Water
Through the eyes, heart, words of a man who has worked in this unique setting 30+ years. Title: Words on Water: A Ferryman’s Journal, Washington Island, WI Author: Richard Purinton Publisher: … [Read more...]
Barbara Ellefson, Archivist
VIDEO: Barbara Ellefson on Washington Island’s Archives, a treasure chest of local info. … [Read more...]
Jake Ellefson, Commercial Fisherman
VIDEO: Jake Ellefson shows-and-tells how a new gill net is created. … [Read more...]
Kirby Foss, Park Manager
VIDEO: Kirby Foss on why Rock Island State Park is a premier destination for camping & hiking. … [Read more...]
Herb Gibson, Resort Owner
VIDEO: Herb Gibson talks about the history of Gibson’s West Harbor Resort. … [Read more...]
Julian Hagen, Musician
VIDEO: Julian Hagen on what it is like being a creative artist on Washington Island. … [Read more...]
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