Lakeside in Ottawa County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Lakeside Fire Department
(Laundromat)
Lakeside Heritage Trail
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Photographed by Craig Doda, August 7, 2025
1. Lakeside Fire Department Marker
With Lakeside's early history of destructive fires, establishing a fire department in 1905 was essential.
Erected 2023 by Lakeside Heritage Society. (Marker Number 3.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.
Location. 41° 32.685′ N, 82° 45.076′ W. Marker is in Lakeside, Ohio, in Ottawa County. It is at the intersection of West 2nd Street and Sycamore Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West 2nd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 317 W 2nd St, Lakeside Marblehead OH 43440, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on the Lake Erie Shore and in the Toledo Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Midwest, on the Great Lakes, and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Keystone Guest House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Carroll Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotel Lakeside (within shouting distance of this marker); The First Methodist Church in Lakeside (1875) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Methodist Episcopal Chapel (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Hotel Lakeside (about 300 feet away); The Brick Store (about 300 feet away); Carrie Barge Cottage (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lakeside.
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1. Welcome to the Lakeside Heritage Trail. One hundred and fifty years ago, the founders of Lakeside stood on the shores of Lake Erie envisioning a place for the faithful to gather in community. Since then, millions of people have been beckoned to this beautiful, peaceful sanctuary to deepen their connection to Lakesides timeless mission
To enrich the quality of life for all people, to foster traditional Christian values, and to nurture relationships through opportunities for renewal and
Photographed by Craig Doda, August 7, 2025
2. Lakeside Fire Department
With the new year, we welcome Lakesides 150th Anniversary a time to honor the past, celebrate the present and look to the future. This exciting Sesquicentennial Celebration connects us to the mission through enriching religious life programs, educational lectures, cultural arts performances and recreational activities. (Submitted on August 11, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.)
2. 3. Lakeside Volunteer Fire Department. Then
Devastating fires can spread quickly in a community of dense housing and small lots. A property assessment was levied in 1895 for the purchase of fire-fighting equipment to minimize fires. This action prompted the incorporation of the Lakeside Volunteer Fire Protective Association. In 1905, the Lakesides fire station was established with modest equipment. By 1952, that station no longer met Ohio code and plans were drawn for a new building. The old building was demolished and a new station was constructed in 1954, with the firemen doing most of the work. By the late 1960s many of the fire
Photographed by Craig Doda, August 7, 2025
3. Lakeside Fire Department cornerstone
Now
The vacated fire station was converted to a laundromat, owned by the Lakeside Association, in June, 1970. Lakesider Norton Young closed his service laundry outside the W. 2nd St. gate in 1969 and was responsible for assisting Lakeside with the renovation of the building into a year-long full-service and self-service laundry that included dry cleaning and ironing. During summers, the community used the laundry by day and the Lakeside Hotel washed their linens at night!
In June of 2010, new proprietors Tom and Marcy Winkel opened the laundry after a facelift to the building that replaced the four fire bay doors with windows and entry doors. Several upgrades were made inside the building as well. The Lakeside Laundromat business has changed hands a number of times. With each change came new renovations and upgrades, and the laundromat continues its valuable community service. (Submitted on August 11, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 11, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
