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Harvey Tavern  This was built in the 1920's by Joe Zellner, the same person who built what is now Sisters Saloon (The Peacock) and Murmuring Waters. A man who's last name was Harvey was the original owner and this place also included cabins on both sides of it and down to the Lake. The cabins were all sold through the years and by various owners. Joe Molgaard purchased this from Harvey and owned this supper club for decades and it became nationally known. There was a complete meat cutting department in the basement and the meat served was hand cut. Molgaard's specialty was a hand-cut steak called the "Butter Ball." There were not many that could be cut, so it was always in short supply. Lucky was the steak lover, who managed to order it and it was in supply. Molgaard retired and sold his restaurant to Glenn Giese, who changed the name to "Giese's Indian Lodge." Giese ran it for several years, then sold it. The new owners changed the name to "Golden Pines." Some old-timers used to claim the place is haunted because someone hanged himself in the upstairs attic. There has never been any verification or authentication found of such a hanging, but the story lingers. Giese converted the attic into living quarters and never had a problem with any ghosts. Top Hearth, The  This supper club was originally known as "The Hearth," named from the large fireplace in the center of the dining room. It was originally built and operated by Floyd Rogers. The house on the left was where Floyd lived. Ed Reid, Sr. purchased The Hearth in 1971 and renamed it "Spang's Italian Restaurant." He operated it for many years, then turned over management to his son, Joe Reid. The fence and addition behind the fence were built by Ed and were not there when it was known as The Hearth. Top Heart 'O the Woods Site  The "Heart O' the Woods" was located on Hwy 155, outside of St. Germain. It was originally built by Frank Zaruba in the 1930's. He operated it for some years, then his son, Leon Zaruba, took over. The tavern was then sold to a fellow who's last name was Raster. Raster also later owned Pride of the North Resort on Little St. Germain. The Heart was later sold to Frank Grabinski, who operated it for several years. It was then purchased by Katie Borke and her husband. Her husband passed away and Katie sold it to Tom Zimmerman in 1975. Tom Zimmerman ran it for a few years, then sold it to someone else (person unknown), who eventually sold it to Tony "Have I got a deal for you!" Pulec. Tony built a thriving business and it was certainly one of the most popular taverns in the area. He started "Mexican Night" in the area, which was a big success. He also purchased a tavern on the Jct of 70 and 51, renaming it "Heart II" for his son, Steven to operate. After many years, Tony sold the tavern to Charles (Chuck) and Beverly Altamore. The "Heart" eventually burned down. Top Hiller's Pine Haven This resort is located at the end of Paton Road on West Bay of Little St. Germain Lake. We do not kknow the original owner, but it was purchased by Lester Hiller in the 1950's. It is currently operated by his grandson, Mark Hiller. Top Hodge Podge Lodge Hodge Podge Lodge was purchased in 2010 by Jack and Nancy Koch. More information on this site is under Eliason's Some Place Else. Top Hubba Bubba  Hubba Hubba was originally built and operated for many years by Elwood DeNoyer. The year it was built is not known. It was long ago, though, because a photograph of the interior shows a sign that says the Friday Night Fish Fry was seventy-five cents (and it wasn't cod). Jack and Judy McGregor purchased Hubba Hubba in 1971 and changed the name to Blink Bonnie, a Scottish name. They added the addition which can be distinguished on the left half of the building. The right side is the original Hubba Hubba building. .Judy built Blink Bonnie into being the Number #1 steak house in the area. When she passed away, her son, Jim McGregor, took over management of Blink Bonnie and still runs "The Blink" as it is often called. Top Hunter's Log Cabin Resort  Jack and "Kit" Hunter built Hunter's Log Cabin Resort on the north shore of Big St. Germain Lake and operated it for many years. It was one of the first three resorts on the lake. The other two were Muskie Inn and Jack Pine Lodge. It was eventually sold to Joe and Mary Osier and "Bo" and Laurie Boedecker. Eventually, Osier bought out Bodecker and it became known as Osier's Resort. After Osier sold it many years later, the main building was torn down and a new one built in its place and renamed "Fibber's." When you are inside Fibber's, Osier's kitchen was where the current bar is now. The old bar (Osier's) was to the left, which is the dining area. The photograph is after Fibber's remodeled it, but the building retains its basic structure. The exterior was white when Joe Osier owned it. Top Hunter School Hunter School was probably built sometime after the Juve and Jackson Schools. No one today seems to know exactly where this school was located. However, its name would indicate that it was located in the vicinity of Hunter's Log Cabin Resort. Top |