Wonderland Resort

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Wonderland Resort was a small resort located on the North Shore of Lake Superior just north of Duluth. It was purchased by a private party and is no longer open to the public. Wonderland Resort became a tradition for many families to visit.^[1]. Because its closure has broken so many traditions, it justifies notability in Wikipedia.

"Modern" cabins

1 Atmosphere
2 Types of cabins
3 The Showerhouse
4 Gift shop / convenience store
5 Brochure Gallery
6 See also
7 Sources
8 References

[edit] Atmosphere

The hill and lake shore

Wonderland Resort was known and cherished for its rustic nature. It was not uncommon to trip on a loose stair or see clear outside your cabin through a crack in the wall. This added to the feeling of being out in the wilderness. Each cabin came with a very old refrigerator and stove. Many of layers of paint, musty smells, occasional use of skeleton keys and mushrooms growing from the floor around the commode were all part of the experience. This atmosphere was embraced rather than torn completely apart and rebuilt.

On the outside, there were various features including totem poles, swings, a basketball hoop, a tether-ball, a volleyball net and many benches. There were several small trails made of 1-foot by 6-inch pavers.

[edit] Types of cabins

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Each cabin was unique, but the cabins were divided into three main rental price categories.

[edit] Modern

"Modern" cabins were the high-end option. 10 out of the 25 cabins were considered modern. Special characteristics that set these cabins apart from others were:

Contained a shower, sink, and commode in the bathroom
Color television (over-the-air)
Kitchen sink
Generally better-working appliances
Possibly had insulation in the walls

Three modern cabins had only one bed, and the remaining seven had two beds.^[4]

[edit] Semi-Modern

"Semi-Modern" cabins were the mid-range option. 7 out of the 25 cabins were considered semi-modern. Special characteristics that set these cabins apart from others were:

Contained a commode and sink in the bathroom, but no shower
Color or Monochrome television (over-the-air)

Visitors would have to use the showerhouse if they wanted to bathe. Five semi-modern cabins had only one bed, and the remaining two had two beds.^[5]

[edit] Rustic

"Rustic" cabins were the most economical option. 7 out of the 25 cabins were considered rustic. Special characteristics that set these cabins apart from others were:

No running water
Monochrome television
No insulation

Visitors would have to use the showerhouse if they wanted to use the restroom or bathe. It is unknown exactly how many beds were in each rustic cabin except for the bottom two.^[6]

[edit] Cabin #21

Cabin #21 was a special deluxe cabin that had a view of Lake Superior and was much larger than any other cabin. It was referred to as "The Big Cabin".^[7]

[edit] The Showerhouse

The showerhouse was a place for visitors to use the facilities if their cabin didn't have all the features of a "modern" cabin. It was divided in half, one side for women and the other side for men. Each part contained two showers and three commodes of various porcelain colors.^[8]