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.  ​
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This was from an era before outboard or inboard engines
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Likely taken at the entrance to the Lake Three channel, near where the public landing is today.
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From a 1908 postcard
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Postmarked 1908
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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.