Geneva in Ashtabula County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The New Inn
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel
1. The New Inn Marker
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Guests and residents could get their mail services at The New Inn, later Swiss Chalet, Post Office window.
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The arrival of automobiles at GOTL coincided with the relocation of the main "Lake Road" away from the lake and through what was mostly farmland. When Mott and Swan built their New Inn on what would become "The Strip," they capitalized upon these opportunities with a venture that included gasoline, food, lodging and auto maintenance and repair services.
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Councilwoman Swan:
Village voters in 1940 elected former New Inn owner Hazel Swan to the council.
Guests and residents could get their mail services at The New Inn, later Swiss Chalet, Post Office window.
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The arrival of automobiles at GOTL coincided with the relocation of the main "Lake Road" away from the lake and through what was mostly farmland. When Mott and Swan built their New Inn on what would become "The Strip," they capitalized upon these opportunities with a venture that included gasoline, food, lodging and auto maintenance and repair services.
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Councilwoman Swan:
Village voters in 1940 elected former New Inn owner Hazel Swan to the council.
The hotel had 21 guest rooms, and the owner's wife, Hazel Swan, began offering chicken dinners to guests and the general public. Hundreds of people, both hotel guests and non-guests, turned out for these 'milk-fed' chicken dinners.
In 1915 The Inn added a post office window to the east side of the structure. Mrs. Swan traveled to Geneva's train depot every morning to meet the mail train by 6 a.m., take the mail back to the resort and "put it up” for residents and vacationers, who could rent a box.
Eusebio and Martha Pera purchased The New Inn in 1921. They expanded the hotel's amenities and transformed the restaurant into The Swiss Chalet, which still stands.
Erected by In Memory of Martha Pera and Donald G. Woodward.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. 41° 51.622′ N, 80° 57.148′ W. Marker is in Geneva, Ohio, in Ashtabula County. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Pera's Kiddieland (within shouting distance of this marker); Pier Ballroom (within shouting distance of this marker); Miniature Golf (within shouting distance of this marker); Pergola Gardens (within shouting distance of this marker); Gas Stations (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Popcorn Ball (approx. 0.2 miles away); Shady Beach (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ransom E. Olds-Birthplace (approx. 3.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Geneva.
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel
2. The New Inn Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2021, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2021, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
