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Three Lakes
Liner notes
A midwest folk song with warm acoustic guitar and vocals about Three Lakes, Wisconsin. The lyrics tell the story of a town born from the logging days and potato farms, where the old Military Road still runs through the Northwoods. It sings of the metal Quonset hut theater built by the Seabees and the quiet shores of Maple, Townline, and Range Line lakes.
Researcher notes
Song research · gemini-3.1-pro · 2026-10-08
Streets and places
- W. School St
- Military Road
- Maple Lake
- Townline Lake
- Range Line Lake
- Eagle River
Other
- First Annual Meeting held in 1886
Geography
- Northwoods
- chain of lakes
- sandy soil
- pine and hardwood forests
Culture
- Quonset hut theater built by Seabees in 1946
- Arts center gallery and theater
- High-speed internet and broadband focus
Architecture and visuals
- Quonset hut metal curved roof
- Lakeshores
- Pine trees
- Paved Military Road
Landmarks
- Three Lakes Center for the Arts
- Three Lakes Municipal Airport
- Three Lakes Historical Society
History
- Formed in 1881
- Named for three lakes blocking the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
- Logging era
- Potato farming era
- Civilian Conservation Corps replanted forests in 1930s
Businesses and industry
- Light manufacturing
- Winery
- Retail
- Tourism
- Potato farming historically
Research sources
Visual research · gemini-3.1-pro · 2026-10-08
Streets and places
- Military Road
- Maple Lake
- Townline Lake
- Range Line Lake
Other
- Clear water lakes
Geography
- Pine and hardwood forests
- Sandy soil
- Chain of lakes
Culture
- Art gallery in a metal hut
Architecture and visuals
- Curved metal Quonset hut
- Paved roads
- Dense green Northwoods
Landmarks
- Three Lakes Center for the Arts Quonset hut
History
- WWII era Quonset hut
Businesses and industry
- Winery buildings
Research sources
UntitledWave · City Pride
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