Dickerson’s Lake Florida Resort 1924—2008

Jens Larsen

Great grandpa Jens

with his “Catch of

the day” He was a tiny 

man who always wore

a derby hat for a

little extra height

 

In 1924, Jens & Emma Larson, Bob’s great grandmother bought the land  and 7 fishing boats from A.L. & Ellen Madsen. They built  7 cottages  and started a resort called “Shady  Rest Beach.”  In the 1950’s Bob’s parents  changed the name to “Lake Florida Resort.”  Bob is the 4th generation to own the  resort.

 

cabins

 

cabins and car

boys fishing

Proud catch of the day!

girls rowing

2 girls rowing

 

bathing beauties

Some of the bathing suit “Fashions” of the day

boats on dock

...a fleet of 36 Larson

cedar  strip boats were often all  rented on a busy weekend.
Lake FLorida Hill

car

Resort view from the  top of
the Lake Florida  hills.
Today the ox- cart trail has been
replaced by a tar  road  that runs
behind the resort.
calling card

train

In the early 1900’s families came by train from many states such as Missouri and

Kansas to escape the heat and humidity. Many of the guests stayed for 2 weeks or more.