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At Stickley Lodge there use to be a windmill, organ, beautiful furnishings and more. And there is history back to Stickley furniture out of Michigan. Stickley furniture still exists.
Location of "Stickley Lodge", the wilderness retreat for Albert Stickley of Grand Rapids, Michigan {Stickley Brothers Company/Quaint Furniture} brother of Gustav Stickley was in the Stickley, MI area of Beatons Lake and surrounding area by Stickley Lake, etc.
The 'Stickley Lodge' was described as palatial, it had eight bedrooms and a huge $30,000.00 pipe organ. Albert used the location to oversee his lumber holdings. He supplied work for many families. And, the workers did work very hard. Imagine how hard that work was back then. Or, imagine when lumberjacks just used regular saws to cut those big trees down (and the trees were bigger then). And, then to get those trees out of the woods with sleighs, horses or other animals and tools. And, the loads of lumber and wood to other destinations. And, then to the point of where they had to be cut and made into other things. The process was a hardworking road and needed much attention and administration.
He went through his trials and we all have trials or will have trials. And, our trials are in all sorts of things, not just in death and sickness. He lost one child and then another child he lost from sickness. He had a loving wife. He ended up dieing of a heart attack. After his death the lodge was turned into a resort "to a few who desire refinement and the companionship of cultured guests." Cultured guests (as the information was provided to me to share with you) could have been others in his line of work, others of businesses corresponding to his knowledge and more. At that time movie stars and various Presidents came to this area to relax, have meetings and refuel for their busy lifestyles. The 'Sylvania Club' is another retreat that was used up north. There is a book on Sylvania. This now includes the Sylvania Wilderness Natural Area. That has much history and many stories.
Stickley's original lodge burned in the 40s. He had heartaches like the rest of do in life. "As we all need to remember Everyone Goes Through Things" and no one is excluded and at times each and every one of us is going to need help in some format and need caring and loving people in reality in our lives; we all grow old; we all have heartaches; and we have common threads in this life that shows we link to one another to make better lives. A true community, friends, neighbors, family helps lessen heartache and helps one another through many mountains of life. Our world needs more understanding from the view of the other and less judging one another. We have so much to learn on this Earth and share with others. And, wouldn't it be great to have a community that was at peace and helping one another instead of bickering and judgement and hinderances that effect us all. In REAL our lives have meaning and we are here to find out what they are to each of us like a linking pattern.
Come enjoy the area like the Stickley Brothers did at times. The brothers of Albert Stickley also enjoyed the area and the lake on the property. The business continued on. It originally was out of New York. Then, some of the business moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan. Stickley Brothers Furniture Company - Grand Rapids, Michigan (1891-1947ca.). In 1891, Albert Stickley and his youngest brother John George brought the Stickley Brothers name to Grand Rapids, Michigan (from New York), which was the center of American furniture-making. John George eventually moved back East to found L. & J.G. Stickley, while Albert carried on. Albert successfully transitioned to British-influenced Arts and Crafts furniture, marketed as Quaint during the early 1900s. Beginning around 1910, Stickley Brothers began to shift production toward Colonial Revival. Though Albert retired in 1927, the company continued until about 1947. Up north here was a getaway from stress and for him to wind down and enjoy the splendid beauty. And, made the area with workings of lumber that even helped wildlife by cutting and then new trees in the area for animals, birds, etc. Otherwise, forest fires also were horrible threats such as the Peshtigo Fire (Wisconsin) and jumped parts of Lake Michigan with embers, heat to the other side. This included Natives and immigrants and others. This happened at the same time of the year as the Chicago Fire. Imagine the heat, embers, fear that caused havoc on many. A common bond of hardwork, homes and animals burned, people tried to hide in wells or cellars from the fire, all what they had was gone. Many people back then helped one another out and shared the burdens (barn building groups as came from the old country and again into the new country) and they helped one another survive and find their way again. As people were rebuilding lumber, logging and trees were so needed. Including furniture.
Also, at one time this property had its own railroad spur. With a big "S" on the hillside marking his private train stop, Mr. Stickley could be dropped off at the covered shelter with steps leading up the hill to the lodge. The Chicago Northwestern train ran through this area and to the west toward Lake Gogebic. You cou;d still make out the grading for the tracks thru the swamp that passes Stickley Lake/Turtle Lake (and the turtle is a symbol of the Native Culture around the area and the gift shop at the Visitor Center has books, items and information on Native Culture).
Many people worked together to survive the times. Many French fur traders traded goods with the Natives. There were some that were friends and shared herbs, spirits and friendship in a already changing chaotic world. Some of the Copper Culture Natives also have ties back to Oconto, WI area. Copper was mined throughout the area in Upper Michigan and shared into other historic areas.
Copper, iron ore, wood and more: Lumber mills were needed. Wood in the logging industry at that time was used for people's homes, building bridges, furniture, boats and so many other items. The mining industry and logging industry worked together to build the United States. Then, metal and wood together were being used in new buildings and more. The use of rivers, waterways and walking trails were the routes of trade, exploration and more.
Many National Forest Lakes, rivers, waterfalls in the area to enjoy. The elevation of Stickley is 1,634 feet. Stickley appears on the Thayer U.S. Geological Survey Map. Come get 'elevated, lifted up' in the area. Watch the eagles and then let your adventures soar with fun and more.
This area has history from days of prohibition and the original gangsters. It is said that many notorious characters including John Dillinger, Ma Barker and members of the Purple Martin Gang and others. This is the area some retreated to years ago for all sorts of reasons. Caseda Lodge is a large upscale rental that has much history in the area and the Beatons Lake vacinity. Also stories of other gangsters from Chicago and other areas coming to the area. Stories of many years ago people being asked for directions and in the car was some other well known gangsters. 'Was that or is that: What happens in the Northwoods stays in the Northwoods?' like a t-shirt or hat saying.
Rogers Bar used to be called 'Cisco Inn'. And, the Cisco Chain of Lakes (including Cisco Lake) was just down Cisco Lake Road from the 'Cisco Inn'. There are old murials behind the bags of chips or behind the bar. There are some old pictures on Rogers Bar's website.
West of the cabin on Old Hwy. 2 on the Ontonagon River there use to be a place called the 'Rustic Riverside Inn' which was a restaurant, cabins, bar, sold misc. items and it had a petting zoo and more.
Just west of the cabin in Marenisco: Much of Marenisco was lines of bars and businesses for miners and lumberjacks or loggers. See the page on website with old pictures to appreciate the hardwork of others, how people worked together. Marensico, MI works with startup businesses and economic development. A new water plant. New restaurant and bar, etc. One newer restaurant called 'Milltowner' has a variety of food. Another restaurant is called 'Earlas' and has a variety of homemade meals, fish frys, Italian night and more.
Mining was important to the area. Besides copper mining there was mining for ore or iron ore. This was important to the 'Great Iron Age' or the 'Great Steel Age' as the United States changed from some things made of wood and more things being made of metal. Turn of the century inventions, innovations and changes. There was the 'Bessemer Process' for working with ore. Bessemer, MI is west of the cabin toward Ironwood, MI.
By 1874, Phillip Best Brewing Co. was the nation's largest brewer thanks to the constant supplying of Chicago. post the Great Chicago Fire. Phillip was a son of Jacob Best. The Best family and or the Pabst Family have history in the area. There was the Pabst Mine. With a direct link to the Best Family and Pabst Family. There were some years the family was into mining and then sold it. As a Pabst married a Best and took over the German type beer brewing out of Milwaukee, WI. The process came from Germany. The family moved from Germany. Pabst worked as a ship captain. He married into the brewery business and eventually helped with the business. Best Beer became Pabst Beer. He worked hard on keeping the Best Beer industry going and later it became Pabst Beer. There is also Pabst Bay in Lake Gogebic. Go on Lake Gogebic, enjoy a Pabst Beer on Pabst Bay and take in the scenery, fresh air and relax for more adventures. And, Charles Best (another son of Jacob Best) established the Plank Road Brewery (now called Miller Brewing Company). Down the road from the cabin is 'Miller' Road.
And, back to Family Name 'Stickley': land was donated to the State of Michigan for the start of the 'Lake Gogebic State Park' from the Stickley Family (along with the Bonifas Family). Both families were into logging and the uses of wood. Most likely many people in the area drank Pabst Beer back then. Maybe after discussions some drinks were enjoyed including Pabst Beer.
Stage Coach Road before the town of Marenisco (west of cabin) had one of the last stage coach robberies in the nation. Black Bart. Stage Coach Road (or Road 525) is found off the IM trail and off main Highway 2 and goes to Lake Gogebic. 'no carry permits for guns in those times needed'.
North of the cabin (not too far going on some Forestry Roads) is Ontonagon County and is in a different time zone (1 hour ahead). Ontonagon County has a distinguished history of logging and mining and is the site of the first telephone system in Michigan. The oldest standing log home village in the United States is located at Old Victoria near the village of Rockland. The former White Pine Copper Mine complex was acquired by the Ontonagon County Economic Development Corporation and has been developed into a new industrial park. All new utilities and infrastructure were installed, and the site is now home to six new businesses, and there are plans for more.
1843: The Ontonagon Boulder was shipped to the Smithsonian Institution, where it still resides. The pure copper boulder weighed 3,708 pounds when shipped, but reports speculated it had been reduced in size during prehistory by mauls removing large chunks.
The lumber Industry was a major employer in the early 1900’s with the Diamond Match Company located at Ontonagon being one of the more well known. The Lewis Genson Company of Ewen became one of the biggest users of hardwood in Ontonagon County.
For more information the museum in Land O Lakes has pictures, exhibits. They also change their exhibits. Besides the museum information there is work being done on 'Finding Donaldson' which was an old town area for logging with a school, etc.
People donate to the museums (including items found and shared so others can appreciate our history and value our heritage). Watersmeet is suppose to be working on a cultural museum including the Ojibwa or Ottawa heritage. And others involved in historic preservation such as contacts in the area including Sylvania Outfitters could share some interesting facts on the area. Visit the museums and other historical sites. There are historical sites such as Rockland; Old Victoria Village; largest piece of copper put into the museum information; Ontonagon museum, Adventure Mining and experience it yourself, old military routes (such as military named roads), and much more.
This is the area that many movie stars (including Bing Crosby) use to come to and President Roosevelt would vacation. Come party, relax, vacation like a 'rock star, movie star, President and more.
Some of the great trout in the area came from Germany. Trout were brought over from Germany and introduced into the lakes in Upper Michigan many years ago.
There are books on the area such as on the railroad, Sylvania, etc. Don Williams from the area wrote a book on some of the old time railroads in the area. It is available at a number of locations. If you can not find it please ask someone. Bonnie Peacock from the area wrote a book on Sylvania.
Some books and other items on the area can be purchased at the Visitor Center in Watersmeet. Or, ask others in the area where else there are items for sale.
Share in the 'finding of our heritage' and appreciating one another. Many cultures including the Irish and other immigrants were also shunned and judged and put into camps, etc. Many of us overall have experienced different forms of judgement (looks, how we talk, and more), hardships, change, stress, worry and forms of prayer. We wish you all well and to enjoy the adventures in harmonious ways (what to try first).
We all need to get away at times and this is a beautiful area to see nature in a quiet, serene, in tune way.
The cabin has rocks around the driveway and the cabin (some piled on each other). Rocks (together piled up) mean safe travels and the way to follow. As there are all sorts of professions of people that work hard or work with stress. Come vacation and have fun. Life is meant to be more to all of us than stress, heartaches and work. There is more to enjoy for our health, wealth and memories in great positive ways.
Come relax, have some adventures in the area, great siteseeing areas that are vastly beautiful and inspiring to our souls.
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At Stickley Lodge there use to be a windmill, organ, beautiful furnishings and more. And there is history back to Stickley furniture out of Michigan. Stickley furniture still exists.
Location of "Stickley Lodge", the wilderness retreat for Albert Stickley of Grand Rapids, Michigan {Stickley Brothers Company/Quaint Furniture} brother of Gustav Stickley was in the Stickley, MI area of Beatons Lake and surrounding area by Stickley Lake, etc.
The 'Stickley Lodge' was described as palatial, it had eight bedrooms and a huge $30,000.00 pipe organ. Albert used the location to oversee his lumber holdings. He supplied work for many families. And, the workers did work very hard. Imagine how hard that work was back then. Or, imagine when lumberjacks just used regular saws to cut those big trees down (and the trees were bigger then). And, then to get those trees out of the woods with sleighs, horses or other animals and tools. And, the loads of lumber and wood to other destinations. And, then to the point of where they had to be cut and made into other things. The process was a hardworking road and needed much attention and administration.
He went through his trials and we all have trials or will have trials. And, our trials are in all sorts of things, not just in death and sickness. He lost one child and then another child he lost from sickness. He had a loving wife. He ended up dieing of a heart attack. After his death the lodge was turned into a resort "to a few who desire refinement and the companionship of cultured guests." Cultured guests (as the information was provided to me to share with you) could have been others in his line of work, others of businesses corresponding to his knowledge and more. At that time movie stars and various Presidents came to this area to relax, have meetings and refuel for their busy lifestyles. The 'Sylvania Club' is another retreat that was used up north. There is a book on Sylvania. This now includes the Sylvania Wilderness Natural Area. That has much history and many stories.
Stickley's original lodge burned in the 40s. He had heartaches like the rest of do in life. "As we all need to remember Everyone Goes Through Things" and no one is excluded and at times each and every one of us is going to need help in some format and need caring and loving people in reality in our lives; we all grow old; we all have heartaches; and we have common threads in this life that shows we link to one another to make better lives. A true community, friends, neighbors, family helps lessen heartache and helps one another through many mountains of life. Our world needs more understanding from the view of the other and less judging one another. We have so much to learn on this Earth and share with others. And, wouldn't it be great to have a community that was at peace and helping one another instead of bickering and judgement and hinderances that effect us all. In REAL our lives have meaning and we are here to find out what they are to each of us like a linking pattern.
Come enjoy the area like the Stickley Brothers did at times. The brothers of Albert Stickley also enjoyed the area and the lake on the property. The business continued on. It originally was out of New York. Then, some of the business moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan. Stickley Brothers Furniture Company - Grand Rapids, Michigan (1891-1947ca.). In 1891, Albert Stickley and his youngest brother John George brought the Stickley Brothers name to Grand Rapids, Michigan (from New York), which was the center of American furniture-making. John George eventually moved back East to found L. & J.G. Stickley, while Albert carried on. Albert successfully transitioned to British-influenced Arts and Crafts furniture, marketed as Quaint during the early 1900s. Beginning around 1910, Stickley Brothers began to shift production toward Colonial Revival. Though Albert retired in 1927, the company continued until about 1947. Up north here was a getaway from stress and for him to wind down and enjoy the splendid beauty. And, made the area with workings of lumber that even helped wildlife by cutting and then new trees in the area for animals, birds, etc. Otherwise, forest fires also were horrible threats such as the Peshtigo Fire (Wisconsin) and jumped parts of Lake Michigan with embers, heat to the other side. This included Natives and immigrants and others. This happened at the same time of the year as the Chicago Fire. Imagine the heat, embers, fear that caused havoc on many. A common bond of hardwork, homes and animals burned, people tried to hide in wells or cellars from the fire, all what they had was gone. Many people back then helped one another out and shared the burdens (barn building groups as came from the old country and again into the new country) and they helped one another survive and find their way again. As people were rebuilding lumber, logging and trees were so needed. Including furniture.
Also, at one time this property had its own railroad spur. With a big "S" on the hillside marking his private train stop, Mr. Stickley could be dropped off at the covered shelter with steps leading up the hill to the lodge. The Chicago Northwestern train ran through this area and to the west toward Lake Gogebic. You cou;d still make out the grading for the tracks thru the swamp that passes Stickley Lake/Turtle Lake (and the turtle is a symbol of the Native Culture around the area and the gift shop at the Visitor Center has books, items and information on Native Culture).
Many people worked together to survive the times. Many French fur traders traded goods with the Natives. There were some that were friends and shared herbs, spirits and friendship in a already changing chaotic world. Some of the Copper Culture Natives also have ties back to Oconto, WI area. Copper was mined throughout the area in Upper Michigan and shared into other historic areas.
Copper, iron ore, wood and more: Lumber mills were needed. Wood in the logging industry at that time was used for people's homes, building bridges, furniture, boats and so many other items. The mining industry and logging industry worked together to build the United States. Then, metal and wood together were being used in new buildings and more. The use of rivers, waterways and walking trails were the routes of trade, exploration and more.
Many National Forest Lakes, rivers, waterfalls in the area to enjoy. The elevation of Stickley is 1,634 feet. Stickley appears on the Thayer U.S. Geological Survey Map. Come get 'elevated, lifted up' in the area. Watch the eagles and then let your adventures soar with fun and more.
This area has history from days of prohibition and the original gangsters. It is said that many notorious characters including John Dillinger, Ma Barker and members of the Purple Martin Gang and others. This is the area some retreated to years ago for all sorts of reasons. Caseda Lodge is a large upscale rental that has much history in the area and the Beatons Lake vacinity. Also stories of other gangsters from Chicago and other areas coming to the area. Stories of many years ago people being asked for directions and in the car was some other well known gangsters. 'Was that or is that: What happens in the Northwoods stays in the Northwoods?' like a t-shirt or hat saying.
Rogers Bar used to be called 'Cisco Inn'. And, the Cisco Chain of Lakes (including Cisco Lake) was just down Cisco Lake Road from the 'Cisco Inn'. There are old murials behind the bags of chips or behind the bar. There are some old pictures on Rogers Bar's website.
West of the cabin on Old Hwy. 2 on the Ontonagon River there use to be a place called the 'Rustic Riverside Inn' which was a restaurant, cabins, bar, sold misc. items and it had a petting zoo and more.
Just west of the cabin in Marenisco: Much of Marenisco was lines of bars and businesses for miners and lumberjacks or loggers. See the page on website with old pictures to appreciate the hardwork of others, how people worked together. Marensico, MI works with startup businesses and economic development. A new water plant. New restaurant and bar, etc. One newer restaurant called 'Milltowner' has a variety of food. Another restaurant is called 'Earlas' and has a variety of homemade meals, fish frys, Italian night and more.
Mining was important to the area. Besides copper mining there was mining for ore or iron ore. This was important to the 'Great Iron Age' or the 'Great Steel Age' as the United States changed from some things made of wood and more things being made of metal. Turn of the century inventions, innovations and changes. There was the 'Bessemer Process' for working with ore. Bessemer, MI is west of the cabin toward Ironwood, MI.
By 1874, Phillip Best Brewing Co. was the nation's largest brewer thanks to the constant supplying of Chicago. post the Great Chicago Fire. Phillip was a son of Jacob Best. The Best family and or the Pabst Family have history in the area. There was the Pabst Mine. With a direct link to the Best Family and Pabst Family. There were some years the family was into mining and then sold it. As a Pabst married a Best and took over the German type beer brewing out of Milwaukee, WI. The process came from Germany. The family moved from Germany. Pabst worked as a ship captain. He married into the brewery business and eventually helped with the business. Best Beer became Pabst Beer. He worked hard on keeping the Best Beer industry going and later it became Pabst Beer. There is also Pabst Bay in Lake Gogebic. Go on Lake Gogebic, enjoy a Pabst Beer on Pabst Bay and take in the scenery, fresh air and relax for more adventures. And, Charles Best (another son of Jacob Best) established the Plank Road Brewery (now called Miller Brewing Company). Down the road from the cabin is 'Miller' Road.
And, back to Family Name 'Stickley': land was donated to the State of Michigan for the start of the 'Lake Gogebic State Park' from the Stickley Family (along with the Bonifas Family). Both families were into logging and the uses of wood. Most likely many people in the area drank Pabst Beer back then. Maybe after discussions some drinks were enjoyed including Pabst Beer.
Stage Coach Road before the town of Marenisco (west of cabin) had one of the last stage coach robberies in the nation. Black Bart. Stage Coach Road (or Road 525) is found off the IM trail and off main Highway 2 and goes to Lake Gogebic. 'no carry permits for guns in those times needed'.
North of the cabin (not too far going on some Forestry Roads) is Ontonagon County and is in a different time zone (1 hour ahead). Ontonagon County has a distinguished history of logging and mining and is the site of the first telephone system in Michigan. The oldest standing log home village in the United States is located at Old Victoria near the village of Rockland. The former White Pine Copper Mine complex was acquired by the Ontonagon County Economic Development Corporation and has been developed into a new industrial park. All new utilities and infrastructure were installed, and the site is now home to six new businesses, and there are plans for more.
1843: The Ontonagon Boulder was shipped to the Smithsonian Institution, where it still resides. The pure copper boulder weighed 3,708 pounds when shipped, but reports speculated it had been reduced in size during prehistory by mauls removing large chunks.
The lumber Industry was a major employer in the early 1900’s with the Diamond Match Company located at Ontonagon being one of the more well known. The Lewis Genson Company of Ewen became one of the biggest users of hardwood in Ontonagon County.
For more information the museum in Land O Lakes has pictures, exhibits. They also change their exhibits. Besides the museum information there is work being done on 'Finding Donaldson' which was an old town area for logging with a school, etc.
People donate to the museums (including items found and shared so others can appreciate our history and value our heritage). Watersmeet is suppose to be working on a cultural museum including the Ojibwa or Ottawa heritage. And others involved in historic preservation such as contacts in the area including Sylvania Outfitters could share some interesting facts on the area. Visit the museums and other historical sites. There are historical sites such as Rockland; Old Victoria Village; largest piece of copper put into the museum information; Ontonagon museum, Adventure Mining and experience it yourself, old military routes (such as military named roads), and much more.
This is the area that many movie stars (including Bing Crosby) use to come to and President Roosevelt would vacation. Come party, relax, vacation like a 'rock star, movie star, President and more.
Some of the great trout in the area came from Germany. Trout were brought over from Germany and introduced into the lakes in Upper Michigan many years ago.
There are books on the area such as on the railroad, Sylvania, etc. Don Williams from the area wrote a book on some of the old time railroads in the area. It is available at a number of locations. If you can not find it please ask someone. Bonnie Peacock from the area wrote a book on Sylvania.
Some books and other items on the area can be purchased at the Visitor Center in Watersmeet. Or, ask others in the area where else there are items for sale.
Share in the 'finding of our heritage' and appreciating one another. Many cultures including the Irish and other immigrants were also shunned and judged and put into camps, etc. Many of us overall have experienced different forms of judgement (looks, how we talk, and more), hardships, change, stress, worry and forms of prayer. We wish you all well and to enjoy the adventures in harmonious ways (what to try first).
We all need to get away at times and this is a beautiful area to see nature in a quiet, serene, in tune way.
The cabin has rocks around the driveway and the cabin (some piled on each other). Rocks (together piled up) mean safe travels and the way to follow. As there are all sorts of professions of people that work hard or work with stress. Come vacation and have fun. Life is meant to be more to all of us than stress, heartaches and work. There is more to enjoy for our health, wealth and memories in great positive ways.
Come relax, have some adventures in the area, great siteseeing areas that are vastly beautiful and inspiring to our souls.
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