1921 - The Beginning Axel Youngdah
Axel Youngdahl entered in to a land contract with Sanborn Company for lots 1,2 & 3 on 04 June 1924. Recorded act ownership on 28 March 1924
1924 - Arthur Morgan
Purchased by Arthur Morgan on 28 March 1924
1925 - Leeson
Purchased By Harry and Joanna Leeson on 16 October 1925
1930 - Tuscher
Purchased by Walter & Catherine Tuscher on 22 October 1930
Did the infamous gangster Dillinger hide $200K in the Northwoods?
A nearly century-old rumor that even implicates the Edgewater Inn & Cottages. However, according to Clara Gaffney, the daughter of former proprietor Walter Tuscher questions the story. She states the family did not live in the lodge during the winter months and has no idea who A.J. Herbert is.
"As far as the large amount of money is concerned, it's kind of a joke, because you could talk to ten different people, and get ten different versions." -Clara Gaffney
Walter decided to remodel the main house for his family to live in and added few rooms to the main lodge. The rooms had cold running water even before the big hotels in Chicago.
1943 Christmas Fire
The Inn has been changed several times over the years. The most dramatic was when a fire broke out just before Christmas in 1943.
1944 - Genzmer
Purchased by George (Yutch) & Berenice Genzmer on 30 September 1944
After the purchase of the property, Yutch brought 1/2 of a roller rink that was located 1/4 mile away. ( Have not found actual location). Basement was enlarged for the building.
Yutch detached most of lot 1 to keep for himself when he sold the property.
He retained the liquor license and moved it to the new building next door on to lot 1. (Now UpNorth Specialty Foods & Gifts)
The bar that was in the Inn, now are room 10,11,12 & 13 single queen bed during the major renovation.
1959 - Schutte
Purchased 05 November 1959 by Earl & Violet Schutte
1959 - Freiland
Purchased 05 November 1959 by Earl & Violet Schutte
Purchased by Robert & Ada Freiland on 05 November `59 same date as the Schutte but later in the day.
Extensive remodeling was being undertaken.
Rooms 1-4 were extended to be under the upper deck. Rooms 5 & 6 were added to the basement.
Dormer were added to the second floor creating 6 rentals and one bedroom for the owners out of the 2 room that were part of the living quarters
1963 - Ferrow
Purchased by Robert & Alice Ferrow on 05 June 1963
1964 - Polacek
Purchased by Jerome & Polacek on31 March 1964
1968 - Caz
Purchased by Joseph & Geraldine Caz on 11 March 1968
2004 - A New Era
Fritz Laeser Enterprises, Ltd. purchased the property in Sept 2004 and has continued to upgrade amenities for guests.
