1968 Larson Eagle

1968 Larson Eagle: The owner of the huge Larson Boat Co. out of Little Falls, Minnesota was a minority owner of Polaris. At the end of the 1967 model run, Polaris had year-end inventory of its Colt and Mustang models. It seemed logical for Larson to snap up this inventory and re-craft the machines into the 1968 Larson snowmobile line. They became the Larson Falcon, Hawk and Eagle. This Eagle has a JLO 252cc, 10hp engine and an 18 in track. It sold for $895. Larson could use a means to keep its boat manufacture employees busy during their off-season. Larson surely had capable fiberglass and upholstery divisions. It was a great fit. And while 1968 brought a new design at Polaris, its 1967 models lived on one more season at Larson.

On Sept 20, 2019, The Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum was awarded a grant of $12,500 for Operational Support from the State of Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCACA) and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA – ART WORKS). The grant was awarded through the MCACA peer review process and was one of 561 applications to compete for MCACA fiscal year 2019 funding. The grant requires a 1:1 match and helped the museum leverage the $12,500 of support from its annual income and the many donations from supporters. In particular the museum has received grants from the Graymont Community Economic Development Fund and the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians. It has also received significant donations from the Antique Snowmobile Club of America, The Midwest Vintage Snowmobile Shows, Inc., many snowmobile clubs, several recreational and snowmobile shows, the museum’s internal $1,000.00 Challenge, and many museum members. The grant funds will be applied to museum operating costs. Applicable costs include internal operations, marketing, travel to shows within the State of Michigan and cost of employees. The MCACA peer review process allows for each grant applicant to be competitively considered by a panel of in-state and out-of-state arts and culture professionals. This ensures the taxpayers, who support this project through legislative appropriations, and all other visitors or residents in Michigan will have access to the highest quality arts and cultural experiences. A complete list of grant awards around the state is available by contacting MCACA at (517) 241-4011, or by visiting the MCACA website at www.michigan.gov/arts

Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum
P.O. Box 2
W11660 US-2
Naubinway, MI 49762
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