BHA
Online Archive
Learn from area historians about a wide range of interesting topics including shipwrecks, lighthouse keepers, WWII POWs and of course, Lake Superior.
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BHA
VIDEO
Our 170+ video library showcases the rich, cultural heritage of Bayfield, Wisconsin. This collection includes lecture programming , Bayfield icon interviews, and documentaries. This is a priceless resource for those interested in learning more about the area’s history, events, and people.
The most recent additions are at the top of the list. Select a topic to view related videos or use the search bar to search video titles and video description text.
Larry MacDonald
Gary Connell
Julian and Bob Nelson
JMB Program – Florantha Thompson Sproat – La Pointe and Beyond
JMB Program – On The Hill – The Hauser Story
1942 Bayfield Flood
Bayfield Logging and Forestry – History and Careers
Ruth Moon and Gayle Haiden at Rebekah Lodge
Aerials Over Apostle Islands
William “Bud” and Shirley Bodin
Shoreline Shots from Boat – Bayfield to Pike’s Quarry
Julian Nelson
HISTORY
BRIEFS
Our History Briefs feature concise, informative summaries of significant historical items, events, people, and places in Bayfield, Wisconsin. These 90+ articles offer an easy-to-read overview of key moments and interesting topics within the area’s heritage.
Select a topic below to view related History Briefs or use the search bar for a full text search of available History Brief content.
Bayfield Peninsula Horticultural Society
An Erratic Proposition – William Knight
Fruit Fields of the Northwest – Part 2
Fruit Fields of the Northwest – Part 1
The Great Growing Section
Oldest Farms
Stranger’s Opinion of Bayfield’s Fruit Future
Bayfield County Early Agriculture
Bayfield Farming – A Success – 1871
Fruit Industry of Bayfield Peninsula – 1910
Bayfield’s Big Berries – Harvey Nourse
The Evidence Accumulates – August Turnquist
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