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From Muskego Lake Park to Dandelion Park

Timeline

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1860 Christian Schuet purchased land on the southern shore of Little Muskego Lake.
1861-1862  Christian built the lake house. John C. Schuet joined his father and ran Muskego Lake House. This had a hotel, store, saloon, and post office in one building. 
1871 County Clerk
1873-1874  Register of Deeds
1887  Candidate for State Senate; defeated by less than 30 votes
1887  Chairman of the Board of the Town of Muskego
c.1928 Bozhardt & Fidlan bought the resort. Then it became known as Muskego Beach.
1944  Charlie Rose bought the park and he added additional amusements.
1968 Willard Masterson purchased the park and it became known as Dandilion Park.
1988 John Ingersoll purchased the property.
           The City of Muskego contemplated buying it and keeping it as a park.
1988-1995 Bay Breeze Condominiums were built on the site.

Muskego Lake Park/Muskego Beach Park

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John C. Schuet

Muskego Lake Park circa 1909

Muskego Lake Resort

Muskego Beach Picnic

Fishermen at Muskego Beach

Muskego Beach

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Bozhardt & Fidlan

Muskego Beach Carousel

Swing at Muskego Beach circa 1920's

Tilt-a-Whirl Muskego Beach circa 1930's

The Whip at Muskego Beach circa 1920's

Muskego Beach

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Charlie Rose
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Elsie Rose
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Dandelion Park

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Mr. & Mrs. Willard Masterson

Dandilion Park Tailspin Sign

Dandilion Park Carousel

Dandilion Park Ferris Wheel Accident July 18th, 1974

Dandilion Park Tickets

Dandilion Park Token

1968 DandiLion Park Rates

Dandilion Park Tailspin Rollercoaster

Dandilion Park Poster

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