Compiled by the Cambridge Historic School Foundation, this book includes a brief historical writing on both Cambridge and Lake Ripley, Wisconsin, as well as over 40 pages of historical postcards highlighting area businesses, landscapes of the area, people and special events circa 1890-1940.

  • Featured are: Mr. and Mrs. George Dow, two of the very first settlers to the area
  • Village of Cambridge Main Street scenes from the early 1900’s
  • Oldest House in Cambridge
  • Area churches, including Willerup United Methodist Church, oldest Scandinavian church in the world
  • Former Resorts of Lake Ripley
    • Cedar Lodge
    • Davidson
    • Ingelside
    • Lindenhurst
    • Shoreplace
“The History of Cambridge & Lake Ripley in Postcards” is now available through the Cambridge Historic Museum. Cost is $25.00 plus shipping and handling, if applicable.

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