Lakeside in Ottawa County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Brick Store
Lakeside Heritage Trail
| — | Lakeside Chautauqua 150 Years 1873 - 2023 | — |
Photographed by Craig Doda, August 7, 2025
1. The Brick Store Marker
Erected 2023 by Lakeside Heritage Society. (Marker Number 16.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.
Location. 41° 32.677′ N, 82° 45.008′ W. Marker is in Lakeside, Ohio, in Ottawa County. It is at the intersection of Walnut Avenue and West 2nd Street, on the right when traveling south on Walnut Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 202 Walnut Ave, 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Carrie Barge Cottage (a few steps from this marker); Orchestra Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Carroll Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Post Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Green Gables (within shouting distance of this marker); Administration Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Keystone Guest House (within shouting distance of this marker); Donald & Coralen Bettinger Park (within shouting distance of this marker). 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 Lakeside’s 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 growth – spiritually, intellectually, culturally and physically – while preserving Lakeside’s heritage.
With the new year, we welcome Lakeside’s 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. 16. The Brick Store. Then
In 1892, B.H. “Barney” Jacobs, a successful Port Clinton merchant and one of Lakeside’ founders, built a two-story brick building at Walnut and 2nd. The Lakeside News called the building and its plate glass front “a little giddy for Lakeside.” The general merchandise store sold hardware, stoves, food, and clothing. It also had a laundry service.
Photographed by Craig Doda, August 7, 2025
2. The Brick Store Marker
Mr. Richard’s store continued to sell groceries while also installing an ornate soda fountain as part of “The Brick Ice Cream Parlor.” In 1921, the business was sold to Daniel and John Carroll. The Brick Store had transferred to its long-time competitors who owned a general store on the corner of Maple and 2nd.
The Carroll’s repurposed the building in 1931, first to a confectionary, then to the R.G. Grille. The grill was named after Robert Graves Carroll, the only son of Dan Carroll. The Grille quickly became the center for younger Lakesiders’ social life – everyone met there, hung out there, ate and drank there. Throughout the 1930s and 1940s the R.G. Grille remained the center of Lakeside’s social life. The last season of operation under Carroll management was 1956. The space continued to operate as a variety of restaurants, such as “Fosters Confectionary,” “Mitchell Luncheonette,” and “The Lakeside Grille.”
The Lakeside Association purchased the old Brick Store in 1963 and remodeled to house a second-floor museum and several shops on the ground floor. The second floor was eventually refinished as a meeting and exercise room, but its use is restricted because it is not accessible to people with disabilities.
Much was lost during the reconstruction of the exterior of the building. The ornate brick tops of the walls were removed, two of the second-floor windows facing Walnut were removed, the wooden sidewalk awnings were removed and the entire red brick façade was covered with stucco.
Now
Today, the building is home to three popular, unique stores. The Fine Print bookstore provides a wide selection of books and activities for all ages and interests. Miss Mercedes offers home furnishings, holiday items, cards, candies and children’s toys. Gifts That Give Back features fair trade items sourced from around the world. The second floor remains a meeting and exercise room. (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 71 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 11, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
