Past: Lakefront Building History
In 1903, the Palmer Boat Company built this factory and showroom where the Lake Geneva Marine Company now stands. The Palmer Company was well known for fast, high performance inland sail boats and ice boats, and many of them were raced on Geneva Lake. In 1931, a fire destroyed the original structure; its replacement is the core of the building that exists today. Learn More
Present: Lakefront Building 1990-2010
The Village of Fontana purchased the lakefront building in 1973, and reduced the building to a third of its original size. Lake Geneva Marine Company assumed the lease in 1990, and renovated the remaining section of the building for its marina sales and service business. Learn More
Possibilities: Proposed New Lakefront Projects
On September 14th, a Fontana Village referendum will be held on the following Lakefront projects: A new Lakefront Building, the reconstruction of Lake Street, and the reconstruction of the Lakefront Parking Lot. The proposed projects are the culmination of almost ten years of community and village planning.
Website Mission and Links
On September 14th, voters in the Village of Fontana will have the opportunity to decide if the village should move forward with the construction of the projects described within this website. These projects include:
The reconstruction of both Lake Street and the Lakefront Parking Lot are designed to better contain and manage the storm water run-off into Geneva Lake. The projects will be funded through Tax Increment Financing.
Click here for a complete gallery of all pictures of the proposed Lakefront Building.
Website Mission
The mission of this website is to inform voters about the Lakefront Improvement projects, which are the final result of nearly ten years of community and village planning. For questions about the project, please contact the village hall at (262) 275-6136.