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Bill Boissenin – Bill & Grace Boissenin two resorts on the Gunflint Trail

September 25, 2021 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

E.W. (Bill) & Grace Boissenin came to the Gunflint Trail in 1938, commence purchase of land on Trout Lake and started erecting cabins for Trout Lake Resort.

Became full-time residents in 1943. Bill & Grace sold Trout Lake Resort to George and Charlotte Krataska in 1946. They then purchased land on Clearwater Lake to build Forest Lodge.

Bill Boissenin, Jr will talk about his parents building two resorts on the Gunflint Trail and his life growing up in the area.

Bill earned Naval Aviator Wings in October 1960, retired from the Navy in 1987. He began building his cabin on Clearwater Lake in July of 2002.

All presentations are family friendly and free to the public.

Face masks are required in all buildings at Chik-Wauk.

Details

Date:
September 25, 2021
Time:
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Website:
www.gunflinthistory.org

Organizer

Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center
Phone
218-388-9915
Email
info@gunflinthistory.org
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Venue

Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center
28 Moose Pond Drive
Grand Marais, MN 55604 United States
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Phone
218-388-9915