: The skyline was once dominated by massive wooden structures like the Kent House and the Waldmere Hotel . These resorts could house hundreds of guests and featured grand ballrooms and sprawling porches overlooking the water.

: The lake remains the heart of the zip code, providing a base for world-class muskie fishing, sailing, and winter ice fishing.

In the late 1800s, Lakewood became a legendary summer destination. It wasn't just a local getaway; it was a high-society hub that rivaled the Thousand Islands.

: The Erie Railroad brought vacationers from New York City and Cleveland directly to the village docks, where they would board grand steamships to tour the lake.