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The Village of Lakewood rests on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York where "its pure, deep, clear water comes almost entirely from underground springs...and the atmosphere possess a freshness and a braciness born of contact with the undulating waves of the cool waters of the lake" (Source: The Kent and cottages ... the Waldmere and cottages, Lakewood, N.Y., n Lake Chautauqua, 1897) This primarily pictorial collection of 67 items explores the development of the village from a small farming community to a renowned health and leisure resort and looks at the more intimate side of the town. The collection brings together images and information about the glamorous people and places of Lakewood, as well as the everyday charm of its citizens, schoolchildren, local eccentrics, benefactors, and heroes. The late 1870s saw the beginning of Lakewood's blossoming when lakeside cottages and summer homes were constructed near Sterlingworth Hotel by its owners. Throughout the late 19th century and the early 20th century, Lakewood's train station brought vacationers to the fashionable resorts, hotels, and summer homes of Lakewood. The civil side of Lakewood also saw growth and development during these years. Highland Avenue School was constructed in 1893. The small schoolhouse maintained classes for students from primary through high school. A brand new high school was then constructed in 1924. Citizens also enjoyed recreational activities such as skating in the winter and parades in the summer. This collection highlights Lakewood's summer resorts and hotels; class photographs from as early as 1900, covering grade school through high school; as well as photographic and textual selections from various school publications, recreational activities, and the fire department. It also includes images relating to the Packards and the Sorgs, two famous and wealthy families of Lakewood whose legacies left an indelible impact still seen today. By digitizing these items, the recently established Lakewood Historical Museum hopes to showcase how influential their small village is in the history of Western New York. Their hope is that through their collections, residents and future residents will always have tangible records of their beloved community. Lakewood residents old and new are learning firsthand how wonderful it is to be part of an established historic community. For more information on both the history and the current vitality of Lakewood, take some time to visit Welcome to Lakewood, NY or Lakewood, NY - History.

Scope of Collection

The collection includes many photographs, primarily from the early 20th century. There are also some booklets and related ephemera. Many of the photographs are class pictures from Highland Avenue School. There are also photographs of notable residents and area landmarks.

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The Art Of Flavors

"Got the taquito appetizer with three sauces and Michael got the lunch enchiladas special with chorizo ." See all The Art Of Flavors reviews

Schuyler's Kitchen

"Karrie was our server & not only was personable (you too Tammy ) but knew all the regulars names." See all Schuyler's Kitchen reviews

Johnny's Lunch

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Farmer Brown's Beef & Moooore

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Fuji Sushi & Steakhouse

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Steener's Pub

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The Perfect Pizza

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Stella - A Kitchen & Bar

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The Main Landing

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Buddy Brewster's Ale House

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Davidson's Family Restaurant

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Group Ther-Happy

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Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

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Lakewood Rod & Gun Club

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National Comedy Center

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Truffle Honey

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Sneaky Pete's

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Brazil Craft Beer & Wine Lounge

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The Skunk And Goat Tavern

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Forte Restaurant

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Brazill's On Main

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Butera's Craft Beer and Craft Pizza

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Shoreline Bar and Grille

"The Shoreline grill has an excellent menu - Walleye (get it blackened!), the shoreline salad , and the flatiron steak are amazing." See all Shoreline Bar and Grille reviews

Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House

"Great beer selection - lots of Southern Tier - and a good, solid menu." See all Bemus Point Golf Club & Tap House reviews

Bar Bill Tavern

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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

" Durango burger was really big looks like it was cooked well the fries were great nice crispy golden Brown the shrimp." See all Firebirds Wood Fired Grill reviews

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Fate of beloved Lakewood Community Center up in the air

By Lesley Marin

Updated on: June 25, 2024 / 11:28 PM PDT / KCAL News

The future of the beloved Lakewood Equestrian Center lies in the hands of city council members, who will decide if they want to keep the facility open or replace it with a sports complex filled with pickleball courts and a skatepark. 

Dozens of locals attended the meeting on Tuesday, voicing their support of keeping the center open and running as it is. The public comment portion of the meeting lasted nearly two hours, with some of the people even bringing their animals along to prove their point. 

Rich Lockridge, who brought his pet burro named Burrito to the meeting, says that he relies on the equestrian center to board Burrito and three horses.

"He may become homeless if something doesn't happen tonight," Lockridge said. 

The center has been open more more than eight decades, offering riding lessons and a petting zoo to the public, along with housing more than 100 horses, including Two, who belongs to Jenny Meeker. 

"Finding a home for him that is close to my home that's in this urban setting, the care he received and the love he received, I never had to worry about him," Meeker said. 

On top of boarding horses, the equestrian center is also home to six different women-owned businesses.

"It would not only shut down these businesses, but also undermine female entrepreneurship in our city," said one woman who spoke during public comment.

Despite this, a city staff report claims that Lakewood will lose more than $100,000 this year from the equestrian center, a big part of the reason why the future of the center is up in the air. On top of this, the report claims that most of the people who do board their horses at the center aren't actually from Lakewood.

A newly proposed sports complex, filled with pickeball courts, a community center and a skatepark, could soon replace the Lakewood staple. 

After hours of meeting, city council members decided to shelve the vote for 60 days, at which time they will revisit the issue. In the meantime, they want city staff to locate another operator and look into a site plan that reduces the size of the equestrian center to solely city land.

Lesley Marin joined the CBS2 Los Angeles news team as a general assignment reporter in November 2019. She also helps anchor CBS News Los Angeles on the weekends.

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Lakewood History Museum 20 West Summit Ave, Lakewood, New York 14750 Phone:  (716) 763-8557 By appointment only

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The Lakewood History Museum’s Memorial Program is a thoughtful tribute to the memory of a relative or friend.  It will be permanently recorded in the historical Memorial Plaque and the donor will find deep satisfaction in seeing the evidence of their gifts in the History Museum.  A Memorial Card is sent the family bearing your name, but the gift amount is not disclosed.  Every gift is acknowledged to the donor is tax deductible.  All gifts are applied to the Memorial Fund.

Please see the Village Clerk for additional information.  

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