2018 Cottage Tour Misty Morning by Susie Brandes OUR LAUNCH SITE — WAWASEE BOAT CO.

The Wawasee Boat Company is located on Wawasee’s north shore and was founded in 1929 by Ken Harkless. In 1977 it was purchased by Doug, Carolyn and Russell Anderson and continues to grow. It is a complete marina and offers full services for the boater and their boat. WAWASEE

Although it is a circuitous nine miles from its origin at the inlet of Turkey Creek to the dam in Crosson Park in Syracuse, is no more than five miles in length. It was first called Turkey Lake and then Nine-Mile Lake before getting the name Wawasee in the 19th century at the suggestion of an early vacationer, Col. of . The name is from Wa- wa-aus-see, a Native American Miami chieftain.

We would like to thank the Anderson’s for allowing the WPOA to use their facility for the 2018 Cottage Tour. WELCOME TO THE WPOA’S ANNUAL HOME TOUR OF CLASSIC WAWASEE HOMES

We hope you will enjoy your evening of visiting your neighbors’ homes and in doing so will respect that these are private homes that have been opened to us.

No food or drinks are allowed in the homes! Please leave all food and beverages on your boat. Many of the owners will be present in their homes and welcome questions about the home and its history, so feel free to talk with the owners as you tour.

We also ask that you be considerate of others that will follow and return to your boat in a timely manner. This will allow more room at the dock and increase traffic flow.

Have a wonderful evening and we thank you for your participation.

2018 Cottage Tour booklet printed by The Papers Incorporated, Milford, ; www.the-papers.com.

Tips: Dockmasters would appreciate a tip for all of their hard work.

MIKE & CARLA LEPPERT PIER #007

The house was originally owned and built by William Noll of Ft. Wayne. Kosciusko County Recorder’s Of- fice records tell us that Mr. Noll owned the property around the turn of the century. He owned all the lake frontage from the Spink Hotel to the Little Flower Chapel, a Catholic Church now known as Noll Hall, which he built for the Ft. Wayne/South Bend Diocese while his brother, John, was the Archbishop.

We know the boat house was built in 1922 and assume the house predates it by a few years. History and stories tell us the Noll’s lived a grand life style and entertaining on the boat house was a common occur- rence with guests including the likes of Al Capone while he stayed at the Spink Hotel. The house origi- nally did not have a kitchen and all meals were brought in from the hotel and served in the house or at the far end of the boat house. The Noll’s frequently hosted dinners and dances under a canopy that used to cover the end of the boat house.

We acquired the property in 1998 after it had been gutted and readied for remodeling but left vacant and unattended for 18 years. It was in serious disrepair and many would have torn it down and started over. However, we felt it needed to be brought back to life. Original elements include: hardwood floors, board and batten paneling, stair rails which were replicated on the exterior staircase to the garage apartment, cast iron bedroom sinks, milk glass door knobs, living room fireplace, and the lakeside light posts and stair railing.

We thank Denny Meyer, Meyer Werker Construction, and Doug Dickinson, DSD Ltd. Architects, for their expertise in helping fulfill our vision for restoration of this home for our family.

JERRY & DIANE MOORE PIER #316

By late 1800, Orlando Kimmell had six children and lived on Route 33, which is now The Kimmell House Inn, a Bed and Breakfast. In 1920 his four daughters bought this cottage, which was built in 1908.

70 years later my brother, Tom, and I took ownership. Subsequently I, a great-grandson of Orlando, took ownership in 2004. The cottage needed serious renovation.

If you look at the cottage today, it looks as it did in 1920.

With the help of architect Sam Leman and builder Steve Eldridge, additions have been made keeping the original character of the cottage. In the beginning, the cottage only had an outhouse and now has four bathrooms and an outdoor shower! It is a blend of the precious old and new conveniences.

With five children and 14 grandchildren coming from everywhere, our ancestors must have big smiles knowing how much they love this place. We are blessed to be on Morrison Island with many good friends and neighbors.

SCOTT & JULIE LAUGHNER PIER #748

“Wawatopia”

Unlike many other houses in Pickwick Park, ours has been home to several different families over its 120 year existence. We pur- chased the property in the summer of 2008 and began renovations over the following winter. When the back of the chimney was uncovered during renovations, we found “1898” written in pencil on the bricks, so we believe the house was built in that year.

The first owner was Harold Zook. Subsequent owners include Charles and Mae Barley, George and Emma Harwood, Fred and Grace Nymeyer, Rantz and Elizabeth Snoberger, John and Monica Kiley, Pete and Edie Fall, and then the Falls’ daughter, Barb and Gary McAfee, from who we purchased what they called “Fall Inn” in 2008.

There were originally three bedrooms upstairs, each with a sink, since there was no bathroom on that floor. The Falls turned one of the upstairs bedrooms into a bathroom during their ownership, and added another two bedrooms and a garage to the original two bedrooms on the main floor, as well as extending the kitchen to encompass what had originally been the back porch.

We changed the white house back to red when we discovered redwood siding during the renovations. We wanted to maintain the character of the house, so we kept the footprint, but completely remodeled and updated the interior of the home, opening up the kitchen, dining room, living room, and sunroom, making it possible to see the lake from the time you stepped in the back door. We added a master bathroom and laundry room on the main floor. We exposed the original turnbuckles on the sunporch that had been boxed in and covered over. The wooden boatback bar was build by Scott, and when raised, it shows the bricks of the chimney where we discovered 1898 written. We named the cottage “Wawatopia” because it is a utopia for us and our sons, Peyton and Parker, at Lake Wawasee.

JUDY & DAVE ECKRICH PIER #749

Upon purchasing our cottage in 1972, we had to decide whether to raze or remodel, as the cottage was in major need of refurbishing. The wiring and plumbing were antiquated,, but the building was sound. We remodeled, after being advised that the framing was all in virgin lumber and in sound condition. During the remodeling, rooms were re- arranged, new wiring, new plumbing, new chimney, etc. While this work was being accomplished, the son of the original owner stopped by and told of having a black walnut boardwalk out to the outhouse. He also gave us a pic- ture of the house from the early 1900’s.

The cottage was built in 1898 by Frank Abbott who was in the lumber business in the area. All the lumber was shipped by rail to Syracuse.

His children owned the property until 1937 when it was sold to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fred Klee. The cottage had been a rental for about 25 years prior to our purchase.

We added an addition in 1990, including a master suite, two bedrooms with full baths and a three car garage.

Our five children and 15 grand children have enjoyed many wonderful moments here.

MARGY & JOHN FEIGHNER PIER #795

Julia and Frank Souder of Fort Wayne, Indiana, bought lots 10-14 in Wright’s Place on the north shore of Lake Wawasee in 1904. In 1906, they built the Snug Harbor cottage. Cora and George Osborn of Marion, Indiana, bought Snug Harbor in 1915. Their son, Arthur, acquired the cottage in 1935. He and his wife, Mary, later added the west wing which included the first floor master bed- room and two upstairs bedrooms.

In 1949, Arthur Osborn’s will bequeathed Snug Harbor to his children. Joe, Marilyn and George. It was shared by the siblings for two years. Joe and his wife, Jean, later sold their one-third interest to his sister, Marilyn Osborn Feighner, and her husband, Jack, and his brother, George Osborn. The cottage was shared for 21 years. The Osborn and Feigner families enjoyed idyllic summers swimming, sailing, water skiing and turtle hunting. George and Marilyn Osborn sold their share to the Feighners in 1972.

In 2000, Marilyn and Jack transferred Snug Harbor to their son, John Feighner, and his wife, Margy. They later remodeled Mari- lyn’s art studio to a modern kitchen and breakfast room, updated bathrooms and restored the original pine flooring with care to preserve the original flavor and style.

Snug Harbor continues to provide wonderful memories of family gatherings, parties, wedding celebrations and holiday parades. Many of Marilyn Feighner’s paintings hang on the cottage walls and her flower gardens and rose arbor flourish. Memories of Jack singing “On the Road to Mandalay” to friends on many occasions evoke smiles from those who spent fun times at Pier 795.

Our family welcomes you to Snug Harbor!

John & Margy, Taylor & Spencer and Betsy & Luke Wawasee Artist Series

Misty Morning Artist: Susie Brandes

Grande Finale Artist: Sandy Maudlin Thunder Run The Water Lily Art Gallery 801 N. Huntington St., Suite 3 Artist: Jeanne Knecht Prints Available: Syracuse, IN 46567 574-528-5050 Regatta Artist: Andrea Bojrab

Lake Worshiper Artist: Larry Rudolech

Connections Conklin Bay Artist: Douglas David Artist: Susie Brandes Sponsors & Special Thanks To The Following: The Papers Incorporated Todd Realty Milestone Construction Doug & Carolyn Anderson Pat & Sharie Johnson Martin’s Super Market — Nappanee