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Lakeside is a private community and census-designated place in Danbury Township, Ottawa County, Ohio, United States, on the shores of Lake Erie.[2] It was formed in 1873 by members of the Methodist Church and remains a church-affiliated vacation resort and United Methodist Annual Conference site. It is one of only a few continuously operating Independent Chautauquas that persist in the 21st century. Located just west of the village of Marblehead, the community is approximately one square mile in size. The entire community is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Lakeside Historic District.

Lakeside, Ohio
Unincorporated community
Lakeside's shoreline
Location of Lakeside, Ohio
Coordinates: 41°32′36″N 82°45′5″W
Country	United States
State	Ohio
County	Ottawa
Township	Danbury
Area [1]
• Total	0.69 sq mi (1.78 km2)
• Land	0.69 sq mi (1.78 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	668
• Density	970.93/sq mi (374.83/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes	43440
FIPS code	39-41552
Website	www.lakesideohio.com

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
2020	668		—
U.S. Decennial Census[3]

History

This section does not cite any sources. (June 2016)

The Lakeside Association made the decision early on to sell plots of land within the community on renewable 99 year leases. Over the years, residents built cottages and houses on their plots. Almost all of the cottages are unique; many are wood houses in Victorian style, although different styles of buildings and materials can also be seen. Restaurants and shops also opened around the downtown park of Lakeside. The Lakeside Association eventually purchased additional land on its eastern side, enabling the community to grow. Recreation facilities, meeting halls, places of worship, and parks have been added over the years. The Lakeside Association is responsible for the upkeep of all roads and public services within Lakeside. The current CEO is Kip Greenhill. Lakeside has had its own symphony orchestra since its founding in 1963 with its current conductor, Daniel Meyer. [4][5] One of its most famous activities is shuffleboard, with its courts hosting lots of national tournaments throughout its history.[6]

Architecture

Lakeside contains many well-preserved historic buildings. In 2001 Chris Thomas documented all the homes and buildings within the gates of Lakeside, and counted a total of 890, although more have been built since then along the Oak Avenue extension and still others as in-fill projects. The community is largely residential with a small business/shopping area near Central Park. The Lakeside Association owns and operates a number of large assembly buildings:

• Hoover Auditorium (Third St. between Walnut and Central)[7][8]
• South Auditorium (Sixth St. between Walnut and Central)[8]
• Orchestra Hall (corner of Second and Walnut)[8]
• Wesley Lodge (Fifth St. between Walnut and Central)[8]

Places of worship:

• Bradley Temple (corner of Cedar and Third) The Bradley family constructed this facility and donated it to Lakeside on the condition that it be used for children's worship activities.^{[citation needed]}
• Lakeside United Methodist Church (corner of Fifth and Central)[9]
• Chapel in the Woods (outdoor space along Maple past Seventh)[8]
• Hoover Auditorium (Third St between Walnut and Central) Lakeside's main auditorium, with a seating capacity of 3,000 persons, is used for worship services on Sunday mornings and headline events during the week.[8]

Restaurants:

• Coffee and Cream [10]

There is also a small local museum, Heritage Hall, at the corner of Maple Avenue and Third Street. The Lakeside Archives, where property records and Lakeside Association minutes going back to the 1800s are available for inspection, is located at 210 Walnut.

The fountain at Lakeside Hotel was built by the late landscaper Robert L. Barna, and two of his sons Jimmy J. Barna (Landscape/Architect), and Steven C. Barna.

Lodging

The Hotel Lakeside was built in 1874 and is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. After Labor Day through October, it is open to private groups only. The Fountain Inn, on the other hand, is open all year. A more modern hotel, it has conference facilities as well. There are many privately owned cottages available for rental through local real estate offices, in addition to smaller bed and breakfast inns. Cabins and an RV campground are available for a more rustic atmosphere. Finally, group dormitory accommodations, usually for youth groups, are available at WoHoMis Lodge.

Famous people

Because lakeside has historically been a summer vacation destination with few year-round residents, the famous people listed here are persons who made at least one lakeside stop during their lifetime. One person who still spends many summers here is Steve Hartman.[11] Famous people who have been to Lakeside & Hoover Auditorium [12]are the likes of

• Susan B. Anthony, American social reformer and women's rights activist.
• William Jennings Bryan
• Amelia Earhart
• Eleanor Roosevelt
• Robert McFerrin, Sr
• Marian Anderson
• Pat Boone
• Emmylou Harris
• Abigail Harlor

See also

• Lakeside and Marblehead Railroad
• Toledo, Port Clinton and Lakeside Railway
• Lakeside Association Police Department

References

External links

• Official Lakeside web page

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