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In
1937, Banner Lodge was more cow farm than resort. The cows didn't last,
despite the photo's caption. |
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Another
bunch of cows with a chicken coop visible in the background. The coop
later became a maintenance shed. |
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The
main entrance welcomed guests to a country-style vacation wonderland. |
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The
"Main House," 1931 |
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The
cozy den, in an early, rustic incarnation. |
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An
early view of the canteen, later the coffee shop, where tasty grilled
burgers and fouintain sodas were served. |
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The
original Suzanne cottage. |
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A
typical 1940s Banner room offered the best in country living. |
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"New
York" motel-style cabin, 1950s |
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"Azoy
Villa," more 1950s motel-style lodging. |
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A
1940s view of Banner
Rancho, by the lake. The building started out as horse stables and later housed
staff. |
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In
the mid 1960s, a TV news truck brought a bit of extra excitement
to the resort. |
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A
1940s, pre-pool, aerial shot of part of the resort grounds. |
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Old
Glory proudly flies in this early 1940s picture, taken where the Olympic
swimming pool and outdoor stage were constructed in 1945. |
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MORE CLASSIC PHOTOS FROM BACK IN THE DAY OF BANNER
LODGE |
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Here's Jack!
The main man at Banner Lodge
The Banner Staff Work,
play and a great summer tan
Country
Cabins A comfy knotty pine experience
Food,
So Much Food No hunger allowed
The
Social Scene Mixing it up in Moodus
Good Sports
for All From bocce to baseball and more
The
Main Stage The stars came out at night |
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