Index to the Changes of Lynn Twp., Clark Co., WI

George and Alfred Burdick

Alfred James Burdick (1865-1930) and his son George Asa Burdick (1891-1975) were a part of the Lynn community during its transition from a pioneer settlement to modern times. They are pictured above in their "new fangled" automobile in front of their log cabin home around 1919.

Alfred and George were descendants of Robert Burdick who emigrated from England around 1633.

Sources:

Photograph (circa 1915) from the Sternitzky family album.
Johnson, Nellie (Willard). The Descendants of Robert Burdick of Rhode Island. 1937. CD version. H&L Creations LLC: 2003.
Nowak, Lorraine D. (Sternitzky) and Lila (Sternitzky) Schmitz. The Sternitzky Journey to the Land of Opportunity. Granton, Wisc.: 2003.

Lynn Pavilion

PAVILION AT LYNN IS RAZED BY FIRE

Stucture Burns to the Ground Early Sunday Morning - Loss $2,000

(By: News-Herald Correspondent- September 24, 1939)

LYNN -- The Lynn Pavilion, owned by Arthur Grassman, was destroyed by fire of unknown origin between 2:30 and 3:00 a.m. Sunday. A dance had been held in the Pavilion Saturday night, and Mr. Grassman had left the building about 1:30 a.m. Sunday. He was unable to account for the outbreak of fire in the building. The flames were not observed until they were beyond control. The loss was estimated at about $2,000. A new gas stove, two beverage coolers, and other fixtures were destroyed with the building. Mr. Grassman said only a small amount of insurance was carried.