Lakeside

History

Lakeside was established under the jurisdiction of the Central Ohio Conference of the UMC in August 1873. It was first founded as a tented revivalist camp, where it served as a hub for Methodist teachings. Meanwhile, the Chautauqua movement began to gain popularity. Lakeside soon thereafter became a Chautauqua, allowing its popularity to pick up over time and gain popularity with other denominations. The first permanent building was erected somewhere near the Hoover Auditorium, with the first residential cottages being built at the shores of Lake Erie. Despite this increase in popularity and permanent habitation, the bulk of services had yet to be provided until 1875, when the first part of Hotel Lakeside was built. The first residential buildings were cottages, which were sold out on plots of land with renewable 99 year leases. Over the years, residents built cottages and houses on their plots. Most cottages are in the Victorian style, although different styles are present throughout. Restaurants and shops also opened around the downtown park of Lakeside. The Lakeside Association eventually purchased additional land on the 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. Lakeside has had its own symphony orchestra since its founding in 1963 with its current conductor, Daniel Meyer. One of its most famous activities is shuffleboard, with its courts hosting lots of national tournaments throughout its history.

Race & ethnicity

Most-observed species

• Red-winged Blackbird

  Agelaius phoeniceus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
  17,267
• American Robin

  Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
  16,608
• Canada Goose (canadensis Group)

  Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
  16,501
• Northern Cardinal

  Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
  15,045
• Great Blue/Cocoi Heron

  Ardea herodias Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
  14,214
• Mallard

  Anas platyrhynchos Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
  14,124
• Bald Eagle

  Haliaeetus leucocephalus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
  13,964
• Ring-billed Gull

  Larus delawarensis Ord, 1815 · Aves
  12,385

Most recent

• M 2.7 — 2026-05-04
  8 km N of Maybee, Michigan
• M 3 — 2026-04-26
  7 km SSE of Amherstburg, Canada
• M 2.5 — 2024-03-18
  4 km WSW of Millbury, Ohio
• M 2.6 — 2023-05-20
  3 km SSE of Walbridge, Ohio
• M 3.2 — 2020-08-21
  2 km SSE of Detroit Beach, Michigan
• M 3.4 — 2018-04-20
  Michigan