Monuments in Lakeview Park

Monuments in Lakeview Park. . The fountain in Lakeview Park originally was dedicated as a memorial to World War I Veterans and now includes all veterans. This dedication occurred July 1, 1936. The fountain was a project of the WPA's National Youth Association., The large Easter Basket at the entrance to the park was designed and constructed by David Shukait in 1937. There is a similar basket in Lorain's Oakwood Park. Enjoyed by children of all ages, the Easter Basket is a landmark in and of itself., The bowling green was established in 1937. Today, Lawn bowling is still an activity many visitors enjoy., The anchor seen in the front of Lakeview was discovered in 1939 at Riverside Park., The two cannons in the park are 1905 originals from the Spanish American War era. The barrels were manufactured in different places. One was manufactured at the Watervliet Arsenal in New York, and the other by a company in Germany. Both of the caissons are from the Rock Island Arsenal. The cannons were refurbished in 2005 and 2006. Thanks to Post #30 of the American Legion for their assistance with the cannon restoration., On September 8, 1939, a memorial to Mayor Leonard M. Moore was dedicated by the youth of Lorain. Mayor Moore spearheaded the efforts to purchase the property for Lakeview Park. The stone for the monument came from the Nichols Stone Company in Kipton., A boulder commemorates the birthplace of Quincy A. Gillmore. The Gillmore's were among the pioneer settlers who arrived here in 1811 and Lakeview Park was part of the Gillmore Farm. Quincy Gillmore was a Major General in the Union Army in the War Between the States. The boulder was dedicated by the Nathan Perry Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in April, 1922, the 100th anniversary of the birth of Ulysses S. Grant., Admiral King is remembered with a memorial in Lakeview Park, dedicated to the men and women of Lorain who served in World Wars I and II. This monument is located on the west side of the park. Admiral King was born in Lorain, Ohio in 1878. During his lifetime of service to the United States, specifically the U.S. Navy, Admiral King attained the position of Fleet Admiral and Chief of Naval Operations. The dedication of this obelisk in August of 1942 was attended by Admiral King before his death in 1956., The Lorain Rotary Club monument is located on the west side of the Rose Garden, honoring their commitment to service and their contribution to the garden., Located on the west end of Lakeview Park by the Rotary Gazebo is an Ohio historical marker celebrating the life and poetry of Lorain native, Helen Steiner Rice., Facing Erie Avenue near the east entrance to Lakeview Park, is a monument dedicated by Mayor John C. Jaworski in honor of Lorain's 125th Anniversary. This monument was donated to the city by Mr. Arthur Engle of The Lorain Monument Works. Ten Commandments Monument is located near the east entrance., Gold Star Mother's Rose Bed , This bed, planted with yellow roses in the shape of a star, is planted in honor of all Gold Star Mothers. On June 4, 1928, a group of twenty-five mothers residing in Washington, D.C. met with plans to organize a national organization to be known as American Gold Star Mothers, Inc., a nondenominational, non-profit and nonpolitical organization. In January, 1929, the organization was incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia to accomplish these objectives:, ☆ Keep alive and develop the spirit that promotes world services , ☆ Maintain the ties of fellowship born of that service, and to assist in patriotic work , ☆ Assist veterans of all conflicts , ☆ Perpetuate the memory of those whose lives were sacrificed in our wars , ☆ Maintain true allegiance to the United States of America , ★Inspire respect for the Stars and Stripes in the youth of America , ★Extend needful assistance to all Gold Star Mothers and their descendants, Displayed in the Beach House is an authentic Gold Star Mother's Uniform on loan from Amvets Post #47.