The Lakewood Historical Society

The history of Lakewood preserved in the Oldest Stone House Museum, the historic Nicholson House, the Permanent Collection, and the Archives in the Haber Center

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A Peek Into the Past!
Celebrating the Historical Society's founding in 1952, an exhibition of rarely seen items from the Permanent Collection “A Peek into the Past” is an anniversary showcase brimming with treasures curated, catalogued and carefully stored over the last 70 years.

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Born in Connecticut, the doctor, politician, & naturalist, who has a bird & 2 snakes named for him, spent the last 35 years of his life in Lakewood. From there he helped create the Western Reserve University’s medical school & the organization which would become the @goCMNH

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The Whippoorwill estate stood at the corner of Detroit & Bunts where GetGo now stands. The house was originally built of stone in 1839, but it had frequent remodeling & additions to it over the years. Dr. Jared Kirtland lived there from 1842 until his death in 1877.

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As the first week of school comes to a close, we look back at Ms. M. Steadman, Lakewood’s first woman crossing guard, helping students cross Warren in front of the old Grant, now the Board of Ed 1958
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In the early part of the 1900’s you could cross the Rocky River by this pedestrian bridge. It was located down the hill from the old end of Detroit. #tbt #throwbackthursday #lakewoodoh #lakewoodohio #vintagelakewood #history #thisislakewood #bridges #thislookssafe

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Picture the bride coming down the aisle in this lovely pink embroidered gown from 1924. Join us July 19-21 for A Century of Bridal Fashion, 1890-1990. Purchase tickets at https://t.co/bIulj8zy9e

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To have and to hold...a stunning sequined clutch from 1976. Enjoy Lakewood family heirlooms like this July 19-21 at A Century of Bridal Fashion 1890-1990. Purchase tickets at https://t.co/bIulj8zy9e

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How did she wear these unique Depression Era accessories from 1934? Come see this fashion forward bridal ensemble at A Century of Bridal Fashion, 1890-1990 July 19-21 at Nicholson House.Purchase tickets at https://t.co/bIulj8zy9e

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Juneteenth, June 19th, celebrates the day in 1865 when the Union established authority over Texas & announced that slaves were free. The struggle for freedom continued for years, but African Americans celebrate it as the day slaves were told they were free.https://t.co/mp9lDBR6xc

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The first documented celebration of the flag’s birthday was at a school in 1885. It grew in popularity over time until President Wilson proclaimed June 14, Flag Day in 1916. Despite this it was not an official holiday until President Truman signed an Act of Congress in 1949.

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Happy Flag Day!

On June14, 1777 the Continental Congress passed a resolution describing what the flag should look like. At the time it is likely it was meant only to be the naval standard, but over time it became more widely adopted as our national flag.

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As the proclamation did not include a prototype many different designs, some drastically different, have been created over the years. It has also been updated to add a star for each state added to the Union, which have created interesting patterns.

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Preserving a piece of Lakewood history.

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Yesterday, the three arched windows from the historic façade of the former hospital were removed and put in storage. Keep an eye out for these 1930s windows as they will be cleaned, repaired, & preserved while we evaluate their future life--possibly as a public art piece! #

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This is Memorial Park which used to stand where City Hall is today. It was built as temporary housing for veterans and their families after World War II.
#tbt #throwbackthursday #lakewoodoh #lakewoodohio #vintagelakewood #thisislakewood #memorialpark #history #veterans #cityhall

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Preview Party THIS FRIDAY!!! Get your tickets now! Sale on the Grounds public sale days May 4th & 5th. https://t.co/CycpvKwvMg

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The property, expanding through much of what is Clifton Park today included a pond with fountains, ducks, swans, and a pen with buffaloes. It was renamed Murch House for a few years before going back to Lake House. It went up in flames in 1882.

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The Cliff House, opened in 1869, once stood near the intersection of Edanola and Riverside.
#tbt #throwbackthursday #lakewoodoh #lakewoodohio #vintagelakewood #thisislakewood #lakewoodpark #park #lakefront #lake #lakehouse #history

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A large notable/notorious, elegant hotel popularly visited by people from the city looking to get away & for events such as conventions and weddings it included beautiful ballroom, bar, dining room, rooftop observation platform for views of the lake & river, later bowling alleys.

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Sale on the Grounds May 4th & 5th. Preview Party tickets on sale now!!! https://t.co/8iTXAzvkc6