Town of Two Rivers

Sladky Bee House In the 1920's , a 28 by 12 foot, 1 ½ story, building was erected by Frank and Julia Sladky to house their beehives and honey collecting equipment. The beehives were kept in the vaulted cellar during the winter. Insulation between the cellar ceiling and the first floor was sawdust gathered from the Holly Mill in Shoto. The honey was rendered on the first floor and the attic was used for storage. The Sladky Honey was sold for many years to people from Shoto, Manitowoc, Two Rivers and all the surrounding areas. The Sladky Bee House, as it became known as, was donated to the Pinecreast Historical Village by Dorothy and the late Bill Wester, and was moved in 1988 to Pinecrest Village. It was opened to the public in July 1990. Frank and Julia Sladky was Dorothy Wester- Krause's great-aunt and uncle. Radandt Development Corporation During 1953 to 1958, a total of 64,000 trees, including various hardwoods, cedars, white pines and Norway spruces were planted in about 63 acres of vacant fields by the Radandt Development Corporation. The group consisted of the Radandt family, a well known family in the Shoto area. This property is adjacent to Camp Manitou at Shoto. Access to the Radandt plantation is by either hiking through Camp Manitou, or Radandt Gravel Pits by permission only. Shoto Gardens Neshoto House and Hotel, Neshoto Post Office, Shoto House, Shoto Gardens When George Silbersack moved his saloon from Kingsville down to Neshoto, he started the The Neshoto House and Hotel. After awhile, he then sold to Jos Meyer, then to Christ Nauman, then to August Gehling, in 1904 to Jachimstal,then to Johnson, then Loef. According to the Wisconsin Post Office Handbook 1871 * 1971, bulletin No. 10-1971, Wisconsin Postal History Society, compiled by James B. Hale , the Neshoto Post Office was from 1856 - 1861, 1866 - 1868. Where the Post Office was is unknown because Neshoto House was not moved down from Kingsvillle until after 1884. The name was then changed to Shoto because there already was a Neshota Post Office in the southern part of the state, to the west of Milwaukee, even though it is spelled Nashotah. The Shoto Post Office was in existence 1894 - 1904. We know that August Gehling was the Post Master in Shoto up until 1904 when he sold the business to Fred Jachimstal. We then went to RFD, Rural Free Delivery. Camp Manitou In 1946, donations from the Rahr Foundation and Henry Wedertz made it possible for the Girls Scouts of America to purchase 26 acres of land at Shoto to use as their camp. In 1947, it was named Camp Manitou in a contest, won by Troop #13 of Woodrow Wilson School, their leader being Marge Miley . The name Manitou is an Indian word that refers to the mysterious and unknown potencies and powers of life and the universe. Various organizations had donated property, services and money to Camp Manitou over the years. In 1948, the Rahr Foundation purchased the White Cabin. Renovations were done by the annual Girl Scout Cookie Sale. The local utility company donated it's time and services to install electricity. In 1950, the telephone company installed their service as a courtesy. The main lodge was completed in 1952, and Hamilton Manufacturing Co. donated the furniture. Three shelters were built during 1952 to 1954. The first and second shelters were built in honor of Mrs. Walter Spindler and Mr. E.V.Platt. The third shelter was built by volunteers under the direction of Cal Herbst, a former custodian. The Manitowoc Kiwanis Club contributed for a fireplace in the second shelter. The Log Cabin was purchased from the Drumm family and served as a bunkhouse. The Pine Troop House was built in 1969, and served as a winter shelter. In 1974, the estate of Charles Henry Hempl presented to Camp Manitou a cottage and the Hempl property. A new troop house called The Cedars was completed in 1982. This winterized building serves for a year-round camping and conference center. Over 4,000 white pine seedlings were planted by hand in 1961, winding through the foot trails enabling visitors to enjoy the scenic wilderness, and give access to the West Twin River that lies south of the property. According to the 1995 Manitowoc County Land Atlas and Plat Book, Manitou Girl Scout Camp consists of 109.82 acres at Shoto.