The Observation Deck

The Lakewood Historical Society is now accepting orders for our very popular wreath sale. The wreath and calendar sale is one of the largest and most important fundraisers for the Lakewood Historical Society. Wreaths are $30 each, calendars are $6. Orders with check made out to the Women’s Board of the Lakewood Historical Society should be sent to Mrs. David Hughes, 2175 Niagara, Lakewood, OH 44107. Order deadline is November 18, 2006.

Celebrate the holiday season and show your support of our outstanding Lakewood Historical Society by displaying a beautiful wreath. Trimmed with red and white poinsettias, pinecones, berries and a red bow, each wreath is handcrafted by members of the Society.

The wreath is available with or without the 2007 Lakewood Historical Society Calendar. The 2007calendar features images pulled from our vast archives of historic Lakewood photographs and costs just $6. Celebrate the rich history of our community every day of the year! Quantities are limited. 2007 Calendars are available for purchase through mail order or in Lakewood at Geiger’s Clothing and Sports (14710 Detroit) and Rozi’s Wine House (14900 Detroit Avenue) and in Westlake at Borders at Promenade of Westlake (30121 Detroit Avenue),

The Lakewood Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to the study and preservation of Lakewood’s cultural heritage. In addition to operating the Oldest Stone House Museum in Lakewood Park, the Society maintains a photo-file collection, archives of Lakewood memorabilia, events for groups and schools and special historical programs. For more information, contact the Lakewood Historical Society, at 14710 Lake Avenue, Lakewood, OH 44107, 216 221-7343.

For pictures of the wreath and calendar check out by photoblog at: http://lakewoodobserver.com/home.php?wh ... ch_gal=418

Rhonda

Do you or anyone have an update on the Hall House? just asking thanks

Doug

The Lakewood Historical Society continues to work with members of City Council , the City Administration, Hall family descendents and the current owner to devise a plan to move the Mathew Hall house to a safer location. A site plan has been created. A rendering is in the process and estimates for moving and restoration have been gathered. The Society received many generous pledges of financial support, but plans for raising the remainder of the funds necessary to move the house can not be implemented until a formal agreement is signed by all parties. Unfortunately, this has not happened.



The current plan for the Hall House is to move it to private property owned by a Hall descendent just east of Edwards Park. The descendent would assume ownership of the house and, after historically sympathetic renovations, use it as a residential rental property. The Hall House is in good condition with no violations. It is structurally sound.



During the past year, hundreds of Lakewood citizens have expressed their concern for the Mathew Hall house and for the architectural heritage of our community. The Lakewood Historical Society will continue to encourage all the parties involved to agree to a plan to move the house. We hope that a decision will be made soon.



Mazie M. Adams

Executive Director

Lakewood Historical Society

14710 Lake Avenue

Lakewood, OH 44107

216 221-7343

lakewoodhistory@bge.net