Lost Formations of the Apostle Islands
This exhibit features postcard images of brownstone formations in the Apostle Islands circa 1900 that have since been lost to the waves of time. If you venture out into the Islands today, you will see different features as Lake Superior continues to carve and reshape its shoreline. We are releasing this exhibit in the summer of 2020 as we commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Apostle Islands’ dedication as a National Park, celebrating our unique local history and natural resources.
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The narrative accompanying this exhibit is taken from an 1895 newspaper article written by the Editor of the Ashland Press, Sam Fifield, entitled “Beautiful Isles of the Chequamegon.”
Lt. Governor Sam Fifield was a Wisconsin politician and influential newspaper businessman. He diligently promoted business ventures and tourism interests in the greater Chequamegon Bay and Apostle Islands area. The complete text of Sam Fifield’s narrative, along with his 1915 obituary notice are linked below.
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Virtual Exhibit Release - Program Recordings:
- Lost Formations, Part 2, Neil Howk and Bob Nelson (5 minutes)
- Pirates of the Apostles, Bob Nelson (3 minutes)
