Geneva on the Lake details the history of this town which resides on
the coast of Lake Erie, one that is well-loved and enjoyed by many.
For over a century, Ohio and Pennsylvania families have made an annual
trek to a special spot on the shores of Lake Erie. This tiny piece of
Northeast, Ohio, has made a huge impression on the hearts of thousands
of visitors. But what is it about this town that draws generation after
generation back for a vacation every summer? Why, when other resorts and
amusements crumbled apart in the mid-nineteenth century, was Geneva on
the Lake able to sustain some of the most trying times in the
entertainment industry? Perhaps, by tracing the history of the town, and
by exploring what the town is today, one may discover the answers to
these questions. By examining numerous accounts of happy times on the
lakeside, one will discover that some feelings have held true since the
resorts beginnings; Geneva on the Lake has a magical way of lingering in
our memories, connecting us to our past, and forever remaining in our
hearts.