C HALING AND SONS

Haling's Resort was started in 1920 by Charles F. Haling, Charles died in 1934. His son Charles W. Haling took over the operation of the resort at that time and he ran the resort until his death In June 1988. Haling's, resort is presently owned by Charles A. Haling & being operated by John & Maureen Haling, the fourth generation of the Haling family to oversee the facility... Milwaukee Road was a gravel road all the way out in those days. Half Day was appropriately named during that time because it would take many travelers coming to the Chain area one-half day to get that far. Everything was lit by kerosene lamps water hand pumps and outhouses were in use... Formal education stopped for Charlie when he left the city, "All you need is a gun and a fishing pole, his father told him, "and I'll make you into a guide."

Primary location: Antioch United States