Loon Lake and the Town.
Loon Lake, the playground of the vicinity!
Loon Lake is as clear, clean, cool and blue today as it was in years gone by.
The very first School in Loon Lake was a log building. We still search for a photo.This School was the repacement which had no restrooms or water prior to 1912. The water was supplied by the pump located in front right.
The Old Loon Lake School was built in 1929.
This is a painting by renowned Clayton Artist, Leno Pristini. Upon his death his paintings were scattered to the four winds. This community center was fortunate to get a few. Here's one of them.
In this photo a few folks are celebrating their 55th Deer Park Class reunion. The Gibsons, Meyers and Clouses are pictured.
Granite Point Park.
One of several Steam driven passenger trains making the trek from Spokane to points north as far as the US Canadian Border.
An aerial view with Clayton in the forground and Loon Lake on the upper left corner. When this picture was taken you could hitch hike to the lake and catch a ride, no problem.
Milton Meyer from the Cliff Meyer family across the Highway from Granite Point. They own one of those lush farms in the vicinity.
Introducing the all School Class of 1940-1941. This is a list of the Children in the below right hand photo.!!!! *******
Loon Lake School had a rather large student body from the very beginning. This photo was from the 1912 era.
Here is another old old photo from Lawrence Zimmerer collection. The very same photo is in the Loon Lake Historical Society website. They have a terrific story in photos of Morgan Park. This building housed the Dance Pavillion and Grocery Store..
There were toys for girls and boys of all ages at Robbins' Cottages in the 60s.
Mae Huffman Fischbach and Mary Clouse entering the Loon Lake Historical Society. Mae is now 95 years old and was only 17 when this School was built in 1929. They were a bit tardy for class.
This magestic pine which stands watch over all that use to be. This is a rare scene in that it would appear this tree a Original Growth ( virgin timber) in excess of 4 ft. in diameter.
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From these Rainbow & Silvers & Mackinaw, Perch to big and small mouth Bass, all can be caught at Loon Lake.
Attractions are endless.
One can only imagine the many little souls that were seated at these small desks. Preparing for the inevitable future.
The Loon Lake Historical Society is a great organization. This group has had the ability to aquire their wonderful most solid little brick building. Then they had the wherewithall to restore this magnificent historical structure. Next they filled the History Room with vintage artifacts, two of which are among Leno Prestini's most treasured paintings. There is a gift shop with a wide variety of loon articles and a large pavillion on the lower floor that acts as a Community Center.
This old Morgan Park rental cabin was occupied every summer (1934 - 1949) by Tom and Frances Olds. As close friends of Emma Morgan they ran the store for her. As Grandparents of Susan Wind Simpson, they welcomed family members who came to fish swim and enjoy the beauty of Loon Lake. The "Cabin", which is still owned by the Morgan family, is virtually unchanged. (This photo taken in 2007 by Lorinda Travis) shows it prior to a new coat of paint. On their recent visit, Susan and Bob Simpson toured not only the main house but also the all-important little cabin. Thanks to new friends ( and Morgan decendants) Ken and Karen Johnson.
This is The Olds at their Lake Cabin in the 40s. Grand Parents of Susan, The Morgan Estate looms in the background.
Cedar Beau Bay Circa 1952. This was the year that Television took over our lives in North Eastern Washington.
Gifted Writer Luella Milner Dow at the Loon Lake Community center Arts and Crafts sale.
This Boat was named the Gwen and belonged to the Morgan family of Morgan Park. An LZ photo
A rare picture of the Ferris Wheel located at the Morgan Park Resort at Loon Lake, WA.
In the fall when green turns to gold in this little corner of the world.
Some of these youngsters went through all 8 years of grade school at Loon Lake and went on to graduate from Deer Park High. I know for sure because one of these little souls is the Mother of my four Sons!!!! *******
1946 Ida, Mary and Helen, the Olds sisters. Sitting are Frances and Tom Olds holding the one and only Susan Wind at Loon Lake, WA. Susan Wind Simpson photo.
In days of yesteryear this very spot was the the center of attraction at Morgan Park. Today it is privately owned by folks such as Mr. Bob Powers to the right of Bill Sebright. Mr. Powers is a former member of theTeamsters at the time that Don Clouse was Secretary Treasurer.
The Morgan mansion still graces the shores of Loon Lake, occupied only a few short weeks each year by the remaining few of this illustrious family.
This is almost certainly Claude Qualls old store back almost as long as any one can Remember. Mr. & Mrs. Qualls were the proud parents of Claudia and Jim Qualls.
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