Lake City Historical Society

Historical Society: ‘The Wave’ can be saved

Dec 4, 2024

On Sunday, Dec. 1, the Lake City Area Arts (LCAA) hosted a presentation by Lake City Historical Society (LCHS) President Katie Himanga about the history and future of our iconic “The Wave” sculpture. Katie provided a detailed history of The Wave’s inspiration, creation and presence in Ohuta Park...

An update on effort to save ‘The Wave’

Nov 27, 2024

When Lake City’s iconic sculpture “The Wave” needed to be moved last spring, the Lake City Historical Society (LCHS) worked with the city to ensure that it was moved to safe housing near the Lake City Public Works building. It has resided there happily all summer and now the LCHS has...

NASA rescue stories a hit at LCHS Open Hours

Nov 20, 2024

If you were unable to attend the Lake City Historical Society’s (LCHS) Open Hours event last Tuesday, you missed a wonderful narration of the return and rescue of the Apollo 10 astronauts following the 1969 Moon Landing. LCHS Board Member Bill Stiene was a seaman on the USS Hornet operating the...

Space exploits before SpaceX

Nov 6, 2024

You may not know this but Lake City is the hometown of a man who played a part in the NASA space program in the 1960s and 70s that produced many of the most heroic people and events of that time. Lake City Historical Society (LCHS) Board Member Bill Steine was a Navy seaman on the USS Hornet...

Tigers at City Hall

Oct 30, 2024

Lincoln High School students Alex Ratz, Ella Rumly and Madison Skifton obligingly visited the Lake City Historical Society (LCHS) Open Hours event last Friday to model vintage Tiger apparel. The insignia jacket belonged to Kenneth Nibbe of the Class of 1957 and the band uniform was donated to...

A new plaque for an old home in Lake City

Oct 30, 2024

Susie Berke recently obtained a Century Home plaque for her home on Lakeshore Drive, and she encourages others with older homes to do the same. “This city is full of history, vintage homes, and local lore. We received our century homes plaque after a desire to know who, why, when, and where,” said...

Explore the archives with Lake City Historical Society

Oct 23, 2024

The Collection Committee of the Lake City Historical Society (LCHS) invites you to another adventure in discovery as we assess the many items in our collection. Twice a month the LCHS hosts Open Hours events where board members are on hand to assist with research or answer questions about Lake...

Historical Society grateful to people who made it a fun summer

Sep 4, 2024

The Lake City Historical Society has been having a lot of fun this summer. It all started in May with the Governors Fishing Opener where we assisted the Chamber of Commerce with media registrations in the City Hall ballroom and set up a display about local fishing and tourism. In June we had a...

Woman’s Club celebrates 130 years with event at historic Lake City city hall

Aug 28, 2024

To celebrate their 130th anniversary as the oldest civic organization in Lake City, the Woman’s Club returned home to their original meeting place on the second floor of City Hall. Hostesses Valerie Ross, Teri Pepin, Peggy Berg, Georgene Arndt and Kim Solheid paid homage to the club’s founding...

Historical Society plans guided walking tours during marina open house

Aug 14, 2024

Longtime harbormaster Mark Lutjen will be at the Marina Building Saturday, Aug. 17, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. during the Marina Open House to talk with visitors about the history of the Lake City Marina. Visitors can also see historical artifacts that are on display in the mini-museum located in the...