By 1948, the first two homes were built and during the next 15 years the Club reached its peak of 562 resident members.

The clubhouse was then constructed and First Beach, not included in the original deeds, was subsequently purchased from the Crane Company with funds raised from within the membership.

[2] Carl Peterson was instrumental in developing the Third Beach area and was known as Mr. Shawnee among local residents.

The dam had already been under pressure by a snowy winter, causing rising water levels.

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