Clearwater Lodge – Grand Marais, MN
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildernessmama
N 48° 04.160 W 090° 22.968
15U E 694962 N 5327320
Clearwater Lodge remains the area’s oldest and largest building constructed of hand-hewn logs, using pegs rather than nails.
Waymark Code: WMMZY9
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 11/30/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
Views: 1

Trapper and fishing/hunting guide Charlie Boostrom and his wife Petra had been living in a small cabin on beautiful Clearwater Lake, but with the arrival of children, a larger home was needed. Charlie began building this historic 14 room lodge in 1922 and completed it four years later. It remains the area’s oldest and largest building constructed of hand-hewn logs, using pegs rather than nails. They opened their home to guests and operated the lodge until 1946 when it was sold. The lodge remains one of the region’s most beautiful vacation resorts as well as a canoeing outfitting facility. The charming wrap-around porch provides the ideal spot for enjoying the spectacular view, and guests may warm up by the impressive stone fireplace while waiting for dinner to be served. History of the founding family adorns the interior walls.
Street address:
Clearwater Road
Grand Marais, MN USA


County / Borough / Parish: Cook County

Year listed: 1985

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event

Periods of significance: 1925-1949

Historic function: Domestic

Current function: Domestic

Privately owned?: yes

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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