A home on Center Street in Whitewater is shown with a trashed yard littered with cups the night of May 1, following the annual unsanctioned Spring Splash event that took place during the day.
Connor Carynski
A U-Haul rental van is parked in the Whitewater Police Department parking lot May 2, the day after Whitewater’s ‘Spring Splash.’ Whitewater Police Chief Aaron Raap said they used the U-Haul vans to transport multiple police officers to areas where they needed to respond.
WHITEWATER — During this year’s Whitewater ‘Spring Splash,’ a smaller version of Madison’s Mifflin Street block party, 79 people were cited or arrested.
In photos: A look back at Lumberman's Lodge and a look at the new House of Music cafe
Lumberman's Lodge north of Lake Geneva on Highway 12
June 27, 1968 Regional News
A tall lumberjack greeted visitors at the entrance of Lumberman’s Lodge. Chris Buttleman said he would love to find the original lumberjack and bring it back to its home and add a guitar to connect it with the House of Music.
Aug. 20, 1970 Lake Geneva Regional News
Lumberman’s Lodge is shown here in this Aug. 20, 1970 Lake Geneva Regional News file photo.
June 27, 1968 Regional News
A billboard advertised Lumberman’s Lodge and its all-you-can-eat specials
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House of Music
The House of Music is located on Highway H in the same building where the Lumberman Lodge used to be located in the 60s and 70s. The building also houses the Lake Geneva Balloon Company, a hot air balloon company, and the Spirit of Grooming, a pet groomers.
STEPHANIE JONES,
House of Music
A small crowd gathered on April 9 for the House of Music’s grand opening. The cafe serves coffee drinks as well as beer and wine.
STEPHANIE JONES photos,
House of Music cafe
The House of Music Cafe was established in 2021 the sign outside the cafe shows.
STEPHANIE JONES,
House of Music Cafe
Chris Buttleman, the owner of the House of Music, stands behind the counter at the new House of Music Cafe, N3241 County Road H.
A home on Center Street in Whitewater is shown with a trashed yard littered with cups the night of May 1, following the annual unsanctioned Spring Splash event that took place during the day.
A U-Haul rental van is parked in the Whitewater Police Department parking lot May 2, the day after Whitewater’s ‘Spring Splash.’ Whitewater Police Chief Aaron Raap said they used the U-Haul vans to transport multiple police officers to areas where they needed to respond.
