The stone tower, located on the south side of Jackson Street, just west of Heisley Road, has been a fixture for over 100 years. Thousands of cars pass this familiar Mentor landmark each day, yet few, if any know […]
Before the invention of the automobile, rail was a popular way for people to travel over long distances. The rails finally came through Mentor in the 1850s. By late 1852, a steam locomotive with cars could […]
Things that were new or innovative become common and are eventually classified as historic…which is the case with the Great Lakes Mall.
In 1959, Mentor Township was a sleepy rural community dominated by agriculture. Nurseries were still […]
The Victorian era is often remembered as a refined and prosperous age, but for many working-class families crowded into inner cities, life could be […]
First founded in 1797, Lake County’s largest city evolved from a quiet farming community to a vibrant city of 50,000 residents and 1,700 businesses.
A lot has changed over the past 225+ years but the enduring spirit of our founders remains.
We invite you […]
Originally named Marsh Road, Hopkins Road is one of Mentor’s oldest, dating to the early 1800s when it connected various settlement areas in the original township.
This 1857 map shows landmarks at the intersection of Hopkins Road and Jackson Street including the Daniel […]
In 1920, the Williams Murphy Company of Cleveland, Ohio began marketing their brand-new development – Mentor Headlands Park – for those seeking summer homes. 50’ x 150’ homesites could be had for as little […]
