Long Lake Illinois Resting On North Shore Real Photo Postcard
North Long Lake, located in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, emerged as a popular destination for recreation and leisure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. As part of the greater Brainerd Lakes Area, its accessibility was significantly enhanced by the expansion of the Northern Pacific Railway, attracting urban dwellers seeking natural retreats and outdoor activities like fishing and boating.
This period marked the widespread popularization of summer vacations and the growth of resort communities across America's scenic regions. The image, dating to 1904 and likely taken by local Brainerd photographer A.S. Brooks, documents a typical scene of early 20th-century leisure, reflecting the era's growing appreciation for natural landscapes and relaxed lakeside recreation.
This period marked the widespread popularization of summer vacations and the growth of resort communities across America's scenic regions. The image, dating to 1904 and likely taken by local Brainerd photographer A.S. Brooks, documents a typical scene of early 20th-century leisure, reflecting the era's growing appreciation for natural landscapes and relaxed lakeside recreation.
