Loon Lake Today
Loon Lake, the Incomparable.
This Loon Lake Wa. Class photo was taken about 1938. Why do you suppose they were smiling so broadly? Here's a few reasons to be happy. They had 4 rooms rather than just one not to many years earlier. They had a bathroom with a toilet and wash basin with soap and hand towels. Some of the children had these facilities at home but mostly those that lived right in town. Many of these kiddies were destined to live with an outhouse until they graduated from High School and moved on to presumably a 'better life'
Seeing double.
One of the many moods of the Blue Diamond called Loon Lake.
Just like coming home. Susan spent many vacations at this very same place visiting her Grandparent's summer cabin beginning when she was just a toddler.
The irresistible.
A cozy inovative beach house.
Mae Huffman Fischbach searching the Clayton History photo book while surrounded by priceless memorabilia at LLHS.
Another original Painting by Leno Prestini at LLHS
Gifts for sale.
Mural in the basement of the Old School House, painted by Gail Daehlin.
A Karen and Cliff Meyer photo taken the morning of January 1, 2008 of Loon Lake.
At 7.15 AM New Years day 2008 on a beautiful farm located between Clayton and Loon Lake, Bill Sebright took this extraordinary photo.
Arcadia Photos with the following discription. This shows the beginning of the water project. Notice the Railroad still located at the same location. Three miles of flume connected Deer and Loon Lake with an addtional 5 miles connecting Deer and Grouse Creek to ensure usage from all three scources. Eight miles of flume along Dragoon Creek supplied water to between 4000 and 5000 acres.
This inscription reads as follows. Notice the elevated Flume in the background.
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So very pleasant.
Tracks back into family history?
The Common Loon. If you desire hearing the lonesome wails of a Loon, do this. Enter, " Silver Beach Homeowners." Click on, "Information." Click on, "Loon Lake Association," third from bottom of list. Click on, "What is a Loon?" At the bottom of that page you have a selection of four different loon calls. It's a terrific Website.
A rare sight of the front of the Morgan Estate. There are only two buildings remain. This one and the one below left.
The Dinner Bell in Loon Lake serves a terrific special of steak and eggs any time of the day.
Susan captivated the group with her computer skills and an album of the life Wind-Cowan-Olds family. The story in pictures is a sight to behold. We are hoping for a return trip by Bob and her very, very soon.
A room with a view.
Nobody's home
The LLHS Gift Shop. All is for sale with the exception of a few mounted waterfowl and Joan Easley.
The lower level of the Loon Lake Historical Society building is their social center. It's comprised of a combined dining hall with an elaborate kitchen, meeting hall and dance pavillian.
This mural painted by Gail Daehlin shows scenes from both Deer and Loon Lakes. The upper left shows the entrance to Morgan Park. The bottom left shows the steam boat Gwen. The Gwen was a tour boat that was based at Morgan Park. The center upper right shows the Loon Lake Depot of the Spokane Falls and Northern Railroad. The upper right shows Edgett's Resort on Deer Lake. It was located in what is now the Pinelow area. The lower right shows the view from Sunrise Point looking at the Narrows on Deer Lake. The mural also shows the elevation of Loon Lake as 2381 feet. Deer Lake is 2479 feet above sea level. All the scenes were painted from pictures the LLHS has collected over the years. This mural is certainly a great addition to the Old School!
The Dinner Bell and the Clayton Drive In head the list of great food from Deer Park to Springdale.
There are few photos such as this one but not one to be found of the first Log School house in Loon Lake WA.
Loon Lakes second scool was spacious and stood the test of time untill an all Brick school was built and stands today as the incomparable Loon Lake Historical Society and Museum.
This horse drawn school bus very likely had a small wood heater for added comfort.
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