Root River Fishing Art
by Scott Olsen
Title
Root River Fishing Art
Artist
Scott Olsen
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
Description
The first saw mill in area was built at the site of the Root River rapids by William See in 1835. Today the Riverside Inn is located next to the dam."Ye Old Mill" became a boat house and recreational area from which boats could be rented and rowed up river to Thompsondale, a favorite picnic ground. Many Racine residents maintained summer cottages along the river north of this dam, and the big event of each season was "Venetian Night," when decorated boats and elaborate "sets" along shore were lighted in a competition for prizes. According to an early copy of the Racine Argus, the first camp meeting ever held in Wisconsin was held near here by a Methodist Revival group.
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January 26th, 2021
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