Cook County News Herald

Historical Reflections








Charlie Boostrom built Clearwater Lodge in 1925, as well as many other log cabins and rock fireplaces in the Gunflint Trail/Grand Marais area. This picture, taken in August 1940 shows construction of a cabin on Clearwater Lake. According to their granddaughter Linda Twedt this year marks the 100th anniversary of Charlie and Petra Boostrom’s move from Moon Lake to Clearwater Lake where they started taking in guests at the historic Clearwater Lodge.

Charlie Boostrom built Clearwater Lodge in 1925, as well as many other log cabins and rock fireplaces in the Gunflint Trail/Grand Marais area. This picture, taken in August 1940 shows construction of a cabin on Clearwater Lake. According to their granddaughter Linda Twedt this year marks the 100th anniversary of Charlie and Petra Boostrom’s move from Moon Lake to Clearwater Lake where they started taking in guests at the historic Clearwater Lodge.

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