Before the railroad arrived Ahnapee/Algoma was completely reliant on sailors to take their farm products to market and to bring back any goods that were needed. As a result sailors had an influence in the community and the townspeople had a vested interest in keeping the harbor free and open to all. Citizens were frequently in conflict with a small group of wealthy land owners who controlled the shoreline and sought to profit by charging a fee to every vessel that visited the port. But in the end the citizens won their fight.
Today, Algoma, Wisconsin, is known for sport fishing. The charter boats on the river attract fisherman from all over the midwest. Recreational boaters, too, will find a safe harbor with transient slips for visitors from the lake and a ramp where trailerable boats can be launched. The red lighthouse on the north pier is the town's most enduring symbol. In the heat of summer a visit to Algoma can provider precious hours of relief.
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