Geneva Township in Geneva-on-the-Lake in Ashtabula County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Olympic Midway
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 25, 2025
1. Olympic Midway Marker
A classic "penny arcade," the Olympic Midway was originally operated by George Konold, and later by a group of investors that included Richard Thomas. Game operators rented booths from the property owners, Snell Realty. In the 1930s, the amusements included a shooting gallery, archery and "pitch & putt" miniature golf course.
A "bumpy car" game allowed players to "bet" on where the car would stop; the successful player won whatever prize was at that spot. For adults, the top prize was a pack of cigarettes. The arcade also had numerous coin-operated dispensers that spit out postcards bearing celebrity and cheesecake images.
Erected by Ashtabula County Civic Development Corporation, Geneva-on-the-Lake, Sponsored by the Macchia Family.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment.
Location. 41° 51.616′ N, 80° 57.16′ W. Marker is in Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio, in Ashtabula County. It is in Geneva Township. It is
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Regionally, this marker is on Ohio’s Lake Erie Shore and in the Western Reserve. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fascination (here, next to this marker); Pera's Kiddieland (a few steps from this marker); The New Inn (a few steps from this marker); Pergola Gardens (within shouting distance of this marker); Pier Ballroom (within shouting distance of this marker); Joe's Fun House (within shouting distance of this marker); Allison's Mini Golf 100th Anniversary 1924-2024 (within shouting distance of this marker); Miniature Golf (within
Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 25, 2025
2. Olympic Midway Marker
The marker is affixed to the building located at 5470 Lake Road East.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 99 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 27, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
