The History of Big Alum Lake

Chapter 16

Pookookapog Clambakes - West Side of the Lake



  The "Original" Big Alum Clambake - July, 1897

and the tradition continues...


at Puffers'
1950


at Cheneys'
1951


at Prices'
1957


1956

The annual Pookookapog clambakes and picnics always included great food
prepared by the members -
burgers, corn on the cob and of course clams with all the fixin's.


1957


There were games for kids and adults alike...


1951


1952


1951
And sometimes a boat parade or a waterski show to watch.


1950


1959
The best part of summer though was just relaxing by the lake...


A Perfect Day
1959


The Boys of Summer
1957


Mr. & Mrs Akers
1957

Front: Rob Richey, Lee Lyman, John Puffer,
Back: Bill Hamelin, Dave Hould, Rick Albro, Bruce Albro

 

Introduction, Chapters:  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16