Musselman Camp

Photograph of the Musselman Cottage, taken in the summer of 1935.

Don Wolbrink Collection, Sheet 35, Photo B

History

William and Grace Musselman of Glen Ellen, Illinois, occupied a small island northeast of Merritt Island in Tobin Harbor. All structures including a cottage, privy, and dock were removed shortly after federal purchase. The Musselman's did not receive a life lease in exchange for their property. It is unclear whether the property was sold outright or acquired through condemnation. The NPS removed the main cottage, privy, and a dock sometime after receiving the property. Little else is known about the Musselman family or their time spent on Isle Royale.

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