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Dedicated to promoting the discovery and preservation of the rich history of the people, events, and places that make up Wisconsin's Last Wilderness.


Photos of Presque Isle History
A culture built on a rich history of Logging, Tourism and Tradition!

Arial View, Vilas County Lumber Co., Winegar Wisconsin, Town of Presque Isle, Vilas County.

"My name is Bill. I have never failed and I never will!"
William S. Winegar - 1854 to 1927
President VCLCo - 1910 to 1926

Arial View, Winegar Wisconsin, Township of Presque Isle, Vilas County. Circa 1940's.
"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does,"
William James - 1842 to 1910
American Philosopher
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