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Subject: [CAMADERA] Summit House...part IV
Date: Tue, 9 Nov 1999 00:39:34 EST

Fish Camp was named by Mrs. Albert Phillip in 1881 when she filed on a
timber claim. In 1882 Mr. Philip built a two-story hotel at the exact spot
where the Silver Tip Lodge stands today. This lodge is well known throughout
the state as both a winter and summer hotel. Some oldtimers say Fish Camp
was also called Summerdale.
Mr. and Mrs. William Footman, Jr., had twin daughters, Marjelle and
Marjorie. Mrs. Footman passed away on April 19, 1963. Emma was a well known
teacher of Madera county, teaching at several mountain schools: Willow
Creek, Polk, Coarsegold and Raymond. She was active in the Women's
Improvement Club, the Cow Belles, and participated in school and community
activities. *Note: William Footman, Jr. passed away in April 1985.
This concludes the story of the Summit House and the family who lived
there for 66 years.
The Historian wishes to thank Mrs. Christina Watt, Mrs. Alice Koontz,
William Footman, Jr., Mrs. Gladys Hartwell, a cousin, the Sierra Star, and
the Madera Lore for all the information given that enabled us to write this
story.

This is the last of the story of the Summit House, and the Footman family.

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