Museum Without Walls
Donaldson School Site
The Donaldson School served the State Line / Land O’ Lakes school district for about 30 years. It was built for the saw mill town that in 1905 came to be called Donaldson.
The school foundation, steps and sidewalk still exist. Interpretive signs at the site tell the story of Donaldson: the mill, …
Read MoreMacArthur Pine
The famous MacArthur Pine stood tall in Northern Wisconsin for about 300 years. From 1945 to 1971 it held the title of our nation’s largest white pine. A slice of this historic tree with visible tree rings is on display at the Land O’ Lakes Chamber of Commerce.
Location:
6484 US Hwy 45
Open Monday through Friday 9am – …
Historical Classroom at Town Hall
Originally the Land O’ Lakes Elementary School, the beautiful brick building was built in 1931. The cornerstone is on the northeast corner of the building. Area youth attended this grade school for over 60 years. An upstairs classroom exhibit shows class photos, desks, books and more from early school years. …
Read MoreMurals At Post Office
These murals were discovered during the July, 2000 demolition of the old community hall. The hall dated to 1926, but the murals appear to date much later, probably to the 1940s.
Local artist, Lucien Kopf painted the murals. He arrived in Phelps, WI following WWI to recover from the effects of a wartime mustard gas attack. …
Read MoreTrophy Bears
Two trophy bears, an Alaskan Brown Bear and a Polar Bear, donated by renowned Land O’ Lakes physician and sportsman, Dr. Everett Eickhoff are on display in the lobby areas of the historic Gateway Lodge.
Location:
4103 County Rd B
715-547-3321
Open 24 Hours …