brainerd lakes resort: History of Brainerd Lakes Resorts - Part 1
- 02/09/13 02:23 AM
"Build it and they will come." While this line, from the film "Field of Dreams," references the construction of a baseball field, it holds true for theBrainerd Lakes area resort industry as well. Prior to the existence of the railroads, few people ventured into the northland. While the first industry in the area was Indian trade, according to Anna Himrod's "History of Crow Wing County," homes would often open their doors to travelers. These homes soon became known as "stopping places" to voyagers. In 1870, two stopping places were established on Gull Lake and it was at those locations that the … (0 comments)
"Build it and they will come." While this line, from the film "Field of Dreams," references the construction of a baseball field, it holds true for theBrainerd Lakes area resort industry as well. Prior to the existence of the railroads, few people ventured into the northland.
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