Railroad Titans of the 19th Century and Their Impact on Lake Geneva
The 19th-century railroad titans who claimed the Lake Geneva lakefront and built the earliest summer estates.
History
Remembering Swinghurst
A beautiful Victorian estate built by a famous preacher stood on Buttons Bay for more than a century.
Celebrating the Centennial of the Big Foot Country Club
When it comes to milestones, this one stands out in the Geneva Lake area: The Big Foot Country Club, located in Fontana, is celebrating its 100th year as a private club.
From Past to Present: 100 Years in Fontana
The village of Fontana is in the midst of a yearlong celebration of its 100th anniversary.
Hitting the Slopes at Alpine Valley Resort
The history of Alpine Valley Ski Resort and its plans for the future.
Mail-Order Abode: Sears Houses in the Lake Geneva Area
Many Sears houses, ordered through the famous catalog company, live on in Lake Geneva
Remembering Villa Hortensia
Beloved by many, the recently demolished Villa Hortensia estate is gone from Geneva Lake’s shores but not forgotten.
Down Memory Lane at the Lake Geneva Club
For more than a century, the Lake Geneva Club has remained a tight-knit, lakeside community.
Standing the Test of Time in Maple Park
Six can’t-miss homes in Lake Geneva’s historic Maple Park neighborhood.
A Step Back in Time at Maxwell Mansion
One of Lake Geneva’s original homes, Maxwell Mansion is a genre-defining boutique hotel and treasured local landmark.
The History of the Lake Geneva Manor
Exploring the rich history of the Lake Geneva Manor neighborhood and the property’s original estate, Linden Lodge
Retro Restaurants
Remembering some of the area’s most popular dining rooms, dishes and drinks.
The Lay of the Land: Exploring the History of the Ayers’ Land
Before the development of Abbey Springs, intrepid Geneva Lake trailblazers Edward and Emma Ayer made these incredible 1,200 acres their own.
Glen Arden: Drawing on its History
Inspired by their lakefront home’s famous past, Allison and Michael Childers undertook a stunning historic reconstruction at Glen Arden.
Remembering Northwestern Military & Naval Academy
A look back at the Northwestern Military & Naval Academy on Geneva Lake’s south shore.