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In photos: A look back at Lumberman's Lodge and a look at the new House of Music cafe
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In photos: A look back at Lumberman's Lodge and a look at the new House of Music cafe

  • May 4, 2021
  • May 4, 2021

Lumberman's Lodge north of Lake Geneva on Highway 12

Lumberman's Lodge north of Lake Geneva on Highway 12

June 27, 1968 Regional News

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

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

June 27, 1968 Regional News

A billboard advertised Lumberman’s Lodge and its all-you-can-eat specials

Lumberman's Lodge.jpg

Lumberman's Lodge.jpg

House of Music

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

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

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

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.

STEPHANIE JONES

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