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the present owner’s father, bought the cot-
tage and two lots. He named it after his reg-
iment from WWI, the Seaforth
Highlanders. Originally, there was a rocky
shoreline and a big marsh along the lake.
The living room and north bedroom are the
original part with fireplace, siding, win-
dows and doors intact. It is still used as a
cottage.
DEVON LODGE
Alfred Whiteway was the original
owner. The property is now owned by
Alfred’s grandson, John, and his sister,
Snjolaug. It has been the Whiteway family
cottage since 1922. The interior of Devon
Lodge has many interesting features: pic-
tures of great-grandparents from Devon,
England; a collection of ribbons from the
Icelandic Celebrations of 1933 to 1976 (pic-
tured here); old posters, banners, flags,
books, and furniture. Murray, Alfred’s son,
has his name carved on a wall at the
entrance to an addition in the Pavillion.
Murray’s son, Doug, became a writer. In
his novel about the 60s, he writes about
The old biffy & shed at Loni Beach