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History of the Commodore Restaurant – 1807 Nagawicka Road

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A timeline as shown by the Seven Seas Restaurant.
1981 – 2020 “Weissgerber’s Seven Seas on Lake Nagawicka” was owned by Linda and Jack Weissgerber. SevenSeas Restaurant was renovated and they held a Grand Re-opening on June 22, 2000. SevenSeas closed in 2020.

In 2021 there was a proposal for an Assisted Living Facility.

In 2023 came the ” The Commodore” – A Bartalotta Restaurant with David Herro and Jay Franke. The Commodore opened for business in 2024.

2025 Front of the Commodore Restaurant -Photo courtesy of The Commodore.
2025 Back of the Commodore Lakeside – Photo courtesy of The Commodore.
2025 Dining Room in the Commodore – photo courtesy of The Commodore.
1946- 1960 Behrends Resort
1929 – 1946 Behrends Hotel Resort Lake view
1946 – 1960 Behrends Dining Room
1932 Camp Tekakwitha Lodge Catholic Archdiocese Retreat and Center Camp for girls.


1911 – 1932 Green Gables
1911- 1932 Green Gables – Lakeside

More Information:

Format: Building, Places
Point of Interest: Lake Nagawicka
Timeframe: 1902-Present
Collection: Buildings
Archivist: PegE
Archivist's Notes: Timeline for business