While Rhinelander may have had more hotels than the surrounding communities in the early 1900s, the city was definitely outclassed by the Pelican Beach Hotel in Pelican Lake, seen here in a postcard view from around 1910. Severely damaged by fire in 1912, the hotel was renamed the New Beach Inn after $25,000 worth of improvements were made in the following year, which included hot and cold water in 25 of the guest rooms and electric lighting to the entire hotel. The veranda was also bricked over and included at least one carport for visiting guests. The building was recently remodeled and is still in use.
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