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60 Years of Flotilla Fun
June 2021 marks the 60th anniversary of the first Wawasee Flotilla
story by reader Bill McCully | photos by Bill McCully + Lisa Hill
In early 1961, a casual conversation over drinks at The Pickwick Lounge in uptown Syracuse resulted in an idea. A great idea. Yes, even back in 1961, local businesses recognized the importance of the lake summer season to their businesses.
Flotilla pics from the early ‘60s…
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ocal Chevy dealer Gordon “Short” McCormick suggested a Wawasee ‘water parade’ to celebrate the season and welcome back summer residents and visitors. His pals, Pickwick owner Jack Wells, conservation officer Earl Money, and Wawasee resident Jim McCully heartily agreed on the idea, and decided to pitch it to the local Chamber of Commerce.
…and flotilla pics from recent days.
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LAKElife Magazine June 2021
