Postcards from Lakeside

In the Neighboring Communities collection at the Sandusky Library Archives Research Center are several postcards that feature Lakeside, Ohio. Lakeside is a Chautauqua community which had its origins as a camp meeting site for people of the Methodist faith. 

Here is a group departing from a steamer to visit Lakeside in 1905:

A path at Lakeside, once known as “Flirtation Walk”:

The Lakeside Auditorium is now known as Hoover Auditorium. Speakers and musicians have visited Hoover Auditorium for over 90 years.

Lake Erie provides opportunity for visitors to enjoy a swim at Lakeside.

Visit Sandusky Library to learn more about Lakeside. Several titles are available for loan through the Clevnet system.