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- 2150 Little Lake Rd, Washington, WI 54246
- washingtonisland.com/the-island-and-thorstein-veblen
The Thorstein Veblen Study Cabin was built in 1916 by world-famous economist Thorstein Veblen, who spent his summers on Washington Island. The study cabin has been moved and is currently being restored by Little Lake, next to the Jacobsen Museum.
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Other Close Places of Interest
Washington Island Farm Museum
This farm museum on the north end of Washington Island is comprised of nine buildings with collections of farm implements, tools and kitchen items primarily from the period of 1870-1940. Visitors can see farm animals, take a wagon ride, make crafts, and enjoy historical activities
1675 Jackson Harbor Rd, Washington, WI 54246
Art & Nature Center
The Art & Nature Center on Washington Island promotes arts and nature studies. They host numerous classes and program and are open seasonally from June through September.
1799 Main Rd, Washington, WI 54246
Rock Island Boathouse
Thordarson’s Rock Island Boathouse was built in 1929 by Chicago inventor and millionaire Chester Thordarson and greets visitors arriving to Rock Island on the Karfi ferry. The lower level of the boathouse is built to accommodate two 50-foot yachts. The 40 by 70-foot architectural structure atop
Rock Island State Park, Washington, WI 54246
School House Beach
School House Beach is a unique pebble beach part of the Niagara Escarpment and one of only five such beaches in the world. Although there is no sand, it is a popular swimming beach due to its bright, clear water. There are plenty of picnic tables and grills, so bring along a picnic to enjoy
1824 Washington Harbor Rd, Washington, WI 54246
Jackson Harbor Maritime Museum
Jackson Harbor Maritime Museum is located on the site of a former fishing community on Washington Island. There are 4 historic buildings with exhibits relating to commercial fishing, water transportation and the ferry, how islanders lived near the water, ice harvesting, and the Coast Guard
Jackson Harbor Rd, Washington, WI 54246
Washington Island Stavkirke
The Washington Island Stavkirke is a traditional Scandinavian Stavkirke (stave church) and one of the most popular attractions on Washington Island. It was completed in 1999 based on drawings of one built in Norway dating to 1150 AD. The Stavkirke is owned and managed by Trinity Lutheran Church
Town Line Rd, Washington, WI 54246