Highlights of Winchester History
Manitowish Waters Historical Society Manitowish Waters Historical Society
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 Published On Jul 26, 2020

Discover how the modern community of Winchester evolved from an early fur trade route to a growing lumber town and tourist destination. 19th century images and maps reveal this journey with keen insights into the earliest pioneers and resorts. Enjoy new insights regarding Ojibwa communities, early trail systems and the importance of the Turtle Lakes as headwaters to the Chippewa River. The tragic loss of the logging town of Buswell is contrasted to the success of Winchester's company town led by the Turtle Lake Lumber Company.

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