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.
Carl-Art-Larson
Bob Nelson
Cornucopia Scenes
Wally and Dorothy Nordin
Dee Bainbridge
Stuart and Marian Aiken
Harvey and Elva Baker
Merle and Agnes Nelson and Harriet Broman
Eleanor Frostman and Norma Chape
Walter S. Newago Sr.
Hale & Roger O’Malley and Roberta Durham
Rose Buffalo, Madeline Schreyer and Gladys DePerry
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.
Island Logging
Mystic Tales of Paul Bunyan
Honoring the Lumberjacks
Big Boom Tug Van Raalte – Ashland
Red Cliff Lumber Companies – Part 3
Red Cliff Lumber Companies – Part 2
Red Cliff Lumber Companies – Part 1
Visiting a Modern Lumber Camp – 1921
Where have all the forests gone?
S.S. Vaughn Mill
Old Saw Mills Farewell
Lumber Industry in Bayfield Wisconsin
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