History

Axel Youngdahl entered in to a land contract with Sanborn Company for lots 1,2 & 3

During the late twenties, several ownership changes occurred until 1930 when Walther & Catherine Tuscher purchased and owned the resort for 14 years.

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 8 rooms to the main lodge. 

The Inn has been changed several times over the years. The most dramatic was when a fire broke out just before Christmas in 1943. The present building was a dance hall originally half-mile away. It was brought over in two sections and reassembled onto the old foundation.

The property was purchased by George (Yutch) & Berenice Genzmer

A bar was on the first floor on the east side until 1958 when the property was sold. Extensive remodeling was done in the early '60s. The tavern was removed and rooms were added.

Fritz Laeser Enterprises, Ltd. purchased the property in Sept 2004 and has continued to upgrade amenities for guests.