Lakeside Ohio

Built in 1875, the Lakeside Chapel served for 25 years as part of a three-point circuit with Christy Chapel and Catawba Island. In 1900, the Lakeside Methodist congregation purchased a brick building on the corner of Central Avenue and Fifth Street. From 1900-1952, the Chapel became known as Ladies' Aid Hall. During the fire of 1929, the brick church burned and the congregation held their services at Orchestra Hall until 1952 when the present church was completed. The Lakeside Association then purchased Ladies' Aid Hall and renamed it Fellowship Hall. In 1968, the Lakeside Heritage Club, Inc. (now the Lakeside Heritage Society, Inc.) formed to save the building from destruction. This historic structure now serves as a museum. Lakeside's unique history is preserved and exhibited at Heritage Hall Museum. Displays include artifacts, records, photographs, antiques and memorabilia from the Lakeside Chautauqua experience, Lakeside & Marblehead Railroad, the boats of Lakeside, the Carroll Brother's Stores, the Lakeside Church, and many other special collections. Heritage Hall Museum, open to all visitors without charge, is located at 238 Maple Avenue, on the corner of Maple Avenue and Third Street. Summer hours for the museum are Tuesday - Saturday 10 am - 12 noon and 1 pm - 4 pm; Sunday 1:30 - 4:30 pm (closed on Monday). The Archives, located at 324 W. Third Street, is open Tuesday - Saturday 9 am - 12 noon. The Museum Gift Shop features distinctive items, Lakeside Daisy posters, calendars, interesting books, toys and maps.