A Century of Elegance
Guests began to arrive by train from as far away as Chicago on the glorious fall October 9 day back in 1905 . The breathtaking Miscauno Inn stood tall on what was then known as Holmes Island. It’s builders, the Wisconsin and Michigan Railroad, had great plans for this scenic get-away.
As the train rumbled over the narrow bridge leading to the island, the grandeur came into focus, and of the 400 invitations sent, only 75 went to couples from local cities of Marinette, Menominee, Iron Mountain, Norway, and Peshtigo. Keep in mind that at the time, the city of Marinette was the largest in northeast Wisconsin, with more than 100,000 residents in an active logging community that consisted of numerous lumber barons.
The island covered about 100 acres, with the elegant hotel constructed to complement an Olde English “Inn.” A massive fireplace, expensive chandeliers in Tiffany finish, and silver-plated wall sconces all added to the unique charm of the Inn. A furnished and heated observation tower allowed guests a view of the scenic Menominee River and the nature that surrounds it. Imported Japanese and Old English prints decorated the living areas. A drawing room, ladies parlor, and dance hall all added to the elegant mystique of the island. 25 bedrooms and tiled bathrooms with showers allowed guests a comfortable existence for the length of their stay.
The Island Today
When the Miscauno Inn burned to the ground in 1923, 
all that remained was the massive fireplace. The grounds lay barren until a new Four Seasons Club was rebuilt in 1925 around the original hearth. The posh and expansive clubhouse was surrounded by a challenging golf course and the secluded serenity of nature in the north woods.
The Four Seasons Club attracted many celebrities and distinguished guests, as well as being the rumored retreat of Al Capone. Shadowed by recently questionable ties to Chicago’s underground, its mysterious past has done little to taint the glorious appeal of the Four Seasons Club. Recognized as an icon of beauty and elegance, this popular resort has maintained it’s appeal for over 100 years.