Portage Lakes

From the Portage Path and prohibition to water recreation and Portage State Park, journey through over 300 years of Portage Lakes's history in this photographic tale.

Portage Lakes is a unique area that lies within the boundaries of Coventry Township and the cities of Green and New Franklin. Within the last century, the communities have gradually moved from agrarian in nature to those of classical developing suburbs. Portage Lakes is rich in history that connects it to the Ohio Erie and Pennsylvania/Ohio Canals, Delaware Indians, Portage Path, the Ohio Department of Parks and Recreation, Portage Lakes State Park, Connecticut land grants, the Western Reserve, Prohibition, coal mining, and water-sport recreation.

Author: Carolyn Vogenitz
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Published: 01/16/2012
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.66lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.40w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780738588551

About the Author
Vogenitz, Carolyn: - Images within this book will awaken the reader to stories and tales from the past. Chief Hopocan's village on Nesmith Lake, fires that destroyed ancient structures, the Sandy Beach Amusement Park, Cormany's Landing, Kepler's Hotel, and Young's Restaurant were attractions that drew visitors to the area. Classic and antique boat shows, boat races, sailing clubs, and Fourth of July fireworks are historically intertwined in the history of Portage Lakes. Carolyn Vogenitz lives in Portage Lakes and is the author of the book Portage Lakes Then & Now.