Jischke's Meat Market is a historic building located at 414 Maple Dr. in Sister Bay,

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. Built in 1902, the building was originally a

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run by Frank Jischke and his son M. J. The Jischkes were German immigrants who settled in

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in 1892; they originally lived in

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and later moved to Sister Bay. In addition to his work at the butcher shop, M. J. Jischke was a prominent citizen in Sister Bay who served as constable and postmaster. The store is currently occupied by a

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called Roots Inn and Kitchen. The inn uses the market as a gift shop and common area and has rooms in the Jischke's second floor living space. The store was added to the

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on September 11, 1986.

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