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These pages are a collection of older articles and photos of boating and fishing in Central Texas and the pioneers that have brought us to where we are today. Please e-mail us your historical information supplying names, dates and locations where possible. You may e-mail them to rick@marineoutlet.com
Frank's Lakeview Inn Circa 1959
Early promotional brochure
Top photo of restaurant and tackle store. The pavilion to the right covered several coin operated children's rides. Top right is local fisherman Lem Surgenor holding Lake Belton large mouth bass. Lower right is Rick Smith working in the tackle store. Next to Rick is Terry Williamson (nee Smith) with a Lake Belton catfish. The next photo is of an unknown local fisherman with a stringer of bass and crappie. Lower left is Bonnie Eubank who worked at Frank's for many years. Then above Bonnie is another local fisherman. If you recognize either of the unnamed fishermen please e-mail rick@marineoutlet.com.
Frank's Lake View, Belton Lake
Belton, TX
Description:
Year 'round air-conditioned fishing dock. Modern, new refrigerated air-conditioned dining room over-looking Lake Elton serving delicious food. Tackle ice, groceries, gasoline. Refrigerated air-conditioned cabins, sizes to accommodate up to 16 guests. Kitchenettes. Mr. & Mrs. Frank Smith, daughter & son, Rick & Terry, owners. Route # 1, Box 302, Belton. Phone : Webster 9-5221.
Howdy From Lake Belton
Belton ,TX)
Description:
A beautiful lake offering the best fishing and water sports in the state. It has a 110 mile shoreline and covers 7,400 acres. It is centrally located close to Belton, Killeen and Temple.
Lakeview Marina
Belton, TX
Description:
Located on beautiful Stillhouse Hollow Lake, just off Highway 190 Rt. 1, Box 565, Belton, Texas, phone Complete boat and motor rentals ski as sail boats, enclosed fishing dock, bail, tackle, enack bar, boat storage: marine gas, Chrysies boat and motor sales and service. Open 24 hours year around. Rick and Juanita Smith, Managers
