Historic Counter from Lakes Hotel Finding New Home at Becker County Museum

Counter from Lakes Hotel built in 1931

DETROIT LAKES (KDLM) – A piece of Detroit Lakes history will soon have a new home at the new Becker County Museum.

A custom built counter that was used inside the old Lakes Hotel in 1931 will soon call the museum home. The counter, which is currently located at Janke’s Sew & Vac at 607 Washington Ave. was offered to family of the former owners of the Lakes Hotel, they in turn are donating it to the Becker County Museum.

“We weren’t able to move it back into its former spot due to limited space,” said Janke’s Sew & Vac in a facebok post. “It has been an honor to have had the opportunity to own and use a piece of local history. It is a truly beautiful piece. And it holds lots of memories for us also.”

The Becker County Museum plans to relocate the counter, Tuesday.