National Register of Historic Places

Monson's Hoist Bay Resort

Namakan Lake, St. Louis County, Minnesota
Listed
June 14, 2011
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
11000362

About this property

Monson's Hoist Bay Resort is a former summer resort on Namakan Lake in the U.S. state of Minnesota, in what is now Voyageurs National Park. Ted and Fern Monson established the resort in 1939 and operated it every summer until 1973, except for a three-year hiatus during World War II. The remote property was and remains accessible only by water. Monson's Hoist Bay Resort was listed as a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011 for its local significance in the theme of entertainment/recreation. It was nominated for exemplifying the family-owned resorts established in the mid 20th century to serve the growing phenomenon of middle-class tourists. The National Park Service maintains the site as a day-use destination within Voyageurs National Park. Several of the historic buildings are open to visitors, along with basic amenities consisting of a boat dock, an outhouse, and picnic tables.

Location

Namakan Lake, St. Louis County, Minnesota
48.41935, -92.74758

Categories

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Monson's Hoist Bay Resort listed on the National Register?

Monson's Hoist Bay Resort was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 14, 2011.

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Monson's Hoist Bay Resort is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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