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Experience Washington Island

Judith T. Yamamoto

Judie Yamamoto teaches and lectures nationally, and writes about weaving and related topics. Notable for its use of color and blending, her woven work and polymer clay jewelry have appeared in … [Read more...]

Rock Island State Park

With its beautiful trails, white sand beach and lighthouse, it’s a remarkable treasure. • Abridged from the Wikipedia entry for Rock Island [Wisconsin] • Rock Island is a wooded island off the … [Read more...]

Bridges Are Still News

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...]

Death’s Door Legend

“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...]

Doc – Memories of Edw. Farmer

“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...]

Door County Almanak – No. 5

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...]

Geology of Washington Island

“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...]

Island Schools – Then & Now

“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...]

Island Tales

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...]