The above image was a colorized postcard from an original black and white photo.  Our thanks to the Crow Wing County Historical Society for these photos from years gone by.  ​

This was from an era before outboard or inboard engines

Likely taken at the entrance to the Lake Three channel, near where the public landing is today.

From a 1908 postcard

Postmarked 1908

A 1902 picnic at Gilbert Lake with members of St. Paul's Episcopal Church.

​Thanks again to the Crow Wing County Historical Society for the photos above.