The Lake Geneva City Council has given final approval for the former Thrift-In store building, 252 Center St., to be demolished. Business owners Thomas and Kathleen George plan to raze the building and construct a new one in its place.
File photo,
Regional News
The Georges had at one point proposed demolishing this building, but later decided to renovate it. The Geneva Street building has since been renovated into a facility know as The House, which includes The Marketplace store on the lower level and a Brick & Mortar furniture store on the second level.
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.
The Lake Geneva City Council has given final approval for the former Thrift-In store building, 252 Center St., to be demolished. Business owners Thomas and Kathleen George plan to raze the building and construct a new one in its place.
The Georges had at one point proposed demolishing this building, but later decided to renovate it. The Geneva Street building has since been renovated into a facility know as The House, which includes The Marketplace store on the lower level and a Brick & Mortar furniture store on the second level.
