Historical Perspective: Steam boats once traveled Devils Lake

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Historical Perspective: Steam boats once traveled Devils Lake


The paddle wheeler, Capitola, which provided rides around Devils Lake from the North Shore for tourists, arrived in 1869. (Sauk County Historical Society photo)

Once upon a time, Devils Lake had a paddle wheeler steam boat—two, in fact—which would take paying passengers on daily trips around the lake.

 

 


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