THE WAUPACA REPUBLICAN

May 9, 1884

 

THE CHAIN O’ LAKES

Greenwood Park and Hotel

  

                     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Greenwood Park Hotel at the Chain O’ Lakes, a picture of which is in the illustrated supplement, located about two miles west of the city.  A few years ago several gentlemen of Waupaca took a fancy to a piece of land containing about forty acres, laying on the south bank of what is now known as Hick’s Lake in the chain.  They purchased the same and at once organized under the state charter the Greenwood Park Association.  They built a small building at first in 1881,

intending only to accommodate the families and friends of the members during the summer seasons,  But no sooner had the enterprise become known, together with the charmingly attractive location for health, comfort and pleasure, than they were compelled to enlarge the building and open to the public one of the most attractive and home like retreats for visitors in Wisconsin.  Each year has added to the numbers of families from the south.  The hotel is not run on that stiff and starched eastern style but on a plan calculated to make the guests feel as though they were in a good, quiet home, with the natural beauties of the grounds and lakes, with facilities for games, rowing, fishing, etc., at their command and pleasure.

            The Association has a number of cottages to let.  In fact, the visitor can find things just to suit their fancy and inclination.  A garden with fresh vegetables is connected with the house and pure country milk and cream is right at hand.  The chain o’ lakes number from eight to thirteen silver links all winding placidly among beautiful islands and bays.  The waters of these lakes are all from natural living springs, so there is no such thing as malaria abounds here, and the shores are mostly hard soil and shady, with sandy and pebbly beaches.  To those contemplating a season of rest and recreation during the heated season of summer, we say by all means visit Waupaca and Greenwood Park.  The officers and members of the Association with address at Waupaca are:

A.     J. Van Epps, President.

W. A. West, Vice President.

Chas. Churchill, Secretary.

W. J. Chamberlain, Treasurer.

                            OTHER MEMBERS:

            S. T. Ritchie, Manawa.

            Mrs. J. Jardine, Waupaca.