Light fixture at McDonald Lodge
The lodges and chalets were built in the early 1900's. We only saw the McDonald Lodge, but were impressed with the style. The lobby had a fireplace that was so big it could have been a small room. In the lobby people were playing cards, knitting, visiting, playing a guitar, etc. It felt like what people would have been doing in a past era in this room. Of course there was a roaring fire in the fireplace and some people were sitting in front of it and just enjoying it.
Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more 
