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Please do not copy the photos on this site, many of which have been submitted by private individuals...
just come back and visit the site often to view the photos.
The design and compilation of the text and photos on this site are copyrighted 2014.
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8 February 2014 ~ Crooked Tree District Library nestled under the Winter trees (Copyright by photographer Karla Howard Buckmaster)
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9 June 1915 ~ Crooked Tree District Library (Copyright by photographer Karla Howard Buckmaster)
PRE-Walloon Lake Library
During WWI year 1917, "Another valuable gift of books has been received at the Petoskey public library from Mr. O.T. Trowbridge, who is breaking up his summer home at Walloon Lake. Every one of the eighty-four volumes is a good one, and most of them are new to the library. The majority are on sociological and philosophical subjects."
9 October 1917 ~ The Petoskey Evening News
Photo Below: This house was in the exact location of Walloon Lake's Crooked Tree District Library.
The Cooper Family... Dale, Vivian, Sharon and Ron (all deceased) lived in this house for many many years.
The Cooper Family... Dale, Vivian, Sharon and Ron (all deceased) lived in this house for many many years.
1954
The son of President Lincoln's favored secretary W.O. Stoddard, another W.O. Stoddard,
was vacationing at Walloon Lake,
where he was writing a book compiled from his father's memoirs.
The elder Stoddard wrote poetry, fiction, memoirs, biographies, and 76 children's books,
ultimately producing over one hundred books in total.
The son of President Lincoln's favored secretary W.O. Stoddard, another W.O. Stoddard,
was vacationing at Walloon Lake,
where he was writing a book compiled from his father's memoirs.
The elder Stoddard wrote poetry, fiction, memoirs, biographies, and 76 children's books,
ultimately producing over one hundred books in total.
28 August 1954 ~ Petoskey Evening News article continued at right...
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28 August 1954 ~ Petoskey Evening News article continued below...
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28 August 1954 ~ Petoskey Evening News article continued from above right...
11 December 1968 ~ Otsego County Herald Timese
Photo Below: Walloon Lake District Library's FIRST librarian, Leona Griffin... Current 1993 librarians
Versa Fineout and Darlene Jepsen, and 1993 board members Susan Gilmette, Corinne Young and Jean Korthase.
Versa Fineout and Darlene Jepsen, and 1993 board members Susan Gilmette, Corinne Young and Jean Korthase.
11 June 1993 ~ Petoskey News Review
1999
The Crooked Tree Distric Library in Walloon Lake was "Going Up".
The Crooked Tree Distric Library in Walloon Lake was "Going Up".
28 May > 19 June 1999 ~ Walloon Lake Villager
8 July 1999 ~ Petoskey News Review
2000
Library moving into its new quarters...
Library moving into its new quarters...
10 February 2000 ~ Petoskey News Review
Charlie Schloff, author pictured below with Mary Erb and Cynthia Hermann, was quoted in the 24 June 2003 Petoskey News Review: "The purpose of this book is to encourage the reminiscences and experiences of people who hold Walloon Lake dear. It's to help generations to appreciate the historical significance of this area and the sacrifices our ancestors made to create a community composed of people from all walks of life."
24 June 2003 ~ The Petoskey News Review
Friends of the Library used the salvage of the demolition of the Shepard Building as a fund raiser...
and saved some pieces of Walloon Lake history.
and saved some pieces of Walloon Lake history.
18 November 2006
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15 January 2013 _ Petoskey News Review
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19 December 2013 ~ Petoskey News Review
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The Walloon Lake Library hosted on 30 April 2018 Valerie Hemingway who told the audience some fascinating stories about her life. She has written Running With The Bulls (2004) which chronicles her own life, and also her time as secretary with Ernest Hemingway the last two years of his life. After Ernest died, Valerie married Ernest's son Gregory.
Valerie was truly a delightful person to hear speak in person at the library. An interesting on-line article about her years with the Hemingways can be accessed by clicking HERE.
Valerie was truly a delightful person to hear speak in person at the library. An interesting on-line article about her years with the Hemingways can be accessed by clicking HERE.
30 April 2018 ~ Valerie Hemingway beside the Walloon Lake Library fireplace (Copyright by photographer Karla Howard Buckmaster)
30 April 2018 ~ Marian Sanford (married to Jim Sanford who is a nephew to Ernest Hemingway) and Valerie Hemingway at the Walloon Lake Library (Copyright by photographer Karla Howard Buckmaster)
Alice "Jane" Smith, 98, moved to her Walloon Lake cottage in 1973, helped to create Walloon's library,
and passed away 2 March 2022.
and passed away 2 March 2022.
Two Photos Below: This delightful outdoor mural, created by local artist Martina Hahn, in the children's corner, leads through doors to the large deck surrounded by the natural surroundings of the library.
Click HERE and HERE to access addtional information about Martina Hahn's artistic talents.
Click HERE and HERE to access addtional information about Martina Hahn's artistic talents.
22 June 2024
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22 June 2024
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