| Chippewa Lake Contributor(s): Dalakas, Amber (Author) |
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ISBN: 1467126667 ISBN-13: 9781467126663 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Midwest(ia,il,in,ks,mi,mn,mo,nd,ne,oh,sd,wi - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Celebrations & Events - Travel | United States - Midwest - East North Central (il, In, Mi, Oh, Wi) |
| LCCN: 2017932660 |
| Series: Images of America |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6.4" W x 9.1" (1.05 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Midwest |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Formed by glaciers, Chippewa Lake has been drawing visitors since early Indian tribes came to hunt and fish; settlers first laid down roots in the area during the War of 1812. Soon, visitors hoping to escape the heat of the city discovered the cooling waters of Chippewa. Eventually, a pleasure resort was developed, and the area expanded. Churches, a school, a brickyard, a grain elevator, general stores, a post office, and a meat market were established. Passenger trains delivered families laden with picnic baskets to Chippewa Lake Park, an amusement park that featured water activities, a carousel, a roller coaster, and a ballroom. Dignitaries, politicians, and entertainers frequented the park. A cottage community developed along the shoreline in neighborhoods like Gloria Glens, Briarwood Beach, and Chippewa-on-the-Lake. Before refrigeration, ice was harvested from the lake in the winter and shipped as far away as Philadelphia. After 100 years in operation, Chippewa Lake Park closed in 1978. The lake is currently owned by the Medina County Park District and still offers spectacular sunsets and public fishing and boating. |
Contributor Bio(s): Dalakas, Amber: - Amber Dalakas, Gayle Foster, and Sharon Karhan were assisted by members of the Chippewa Lake Ohio Historical Society; together, fueled by their passion for history, they compiled this collection of photographs and memories from longtime residents. |