One of Lakewood's greatest assets is its heritage and community history. The Lakewood Public Library and the Lakewood Historical Society are pleased to present this series.

100 YEARS OF WOMEN
IN AIR AND SPACE

Wednesday, March 10
7:00 p.m.
Main Library Auditorium

Toni Mullee, the Executive Director of the International Women’s Air and Space Museum highlights the considerable accomplishments of women in aviation history, from Lakewood’s Arlene Davis to other high-flying Ohioans like Blanch Noyes and astronauts Judith Resnik and Sunita Williams.

CLEVELAND’S SOLDIERS’ AND SAILORS’ MONUMENT

Wednesday, March 24
7:00 p.m.
Main Library Auditorium

Contemplate the beauty, the history and the sacrifice behind the Soldiers’ and Sailors’
Monument, located on Cleveland’s Public Square. Built to commemorate veterans
of the Civil War, the monument recently underwent a major restoration. Learn
more from Timothy M. Daley, Director of the monument’s support group.

EXTERIOR PAINTING &
HISTORIC COLOR

Wesnessday, April 7
7:00 p.m.
Main Library Auditorium

Kerry Adams from the Cleveland Restoration Society examines different types of paint failure, highlights what to look for when hiring a painting contractor, reviews historic color schemes, and provides tips on how to choose and place appropriate colors for an older home.

DRIVING THROUGH TIME: Lakewood’s Automobile History

Thursday, April 22
7:00 p.m.
Main Library Auditorium

Did you know that one of the country’s most beautiful early automobiles was manufactured right here in Lakewood? And that many of the people involved in the Cleveland car scene lived in our community? The Lakewood Historical Society’s Mazie Adams explores Lakewood’s connection to the early automobile industry, with special attention paid to the personal and professional lives of Alexander Winton, Walter C. Baker and the owner of Templar Motors, Matthew Bramley.

DESIGNING AN APPROPRIATE ADDITION FOR AN OLD HOUSE

Wednesday, May 12
7:00 p.m.
Main Library Auditorium

Planning an addition for an older home can be tricky. Cleveland Restoration Society's Kerry Adams will outline the important elements to consider when adding on and what to expect throughout the project.

ROCKPORT’S INTERURBAN RAILWAYS: 1893-1938

Thursday, February 11
7:00 p.m.
Rocky River Senior Center

A century ago, Lake Shore Electric Railway Company and Cleveland, Southwestern & Columbus Railway were the two electric interurban lines serving Rockport Township. Transporting passengers and freight at high speed to such far-away places as Ashtabula, Lorain, Oberlin, Columbus, Sandusky and Toledo, they also built special lines to “trolley parks” such as Puritas Springs, Chippewa Lake and Cedar Point. This program is co-sponsored by the historical societies of the four communities that are part of historic Rockport Township: Lakewood, Fairview Park,
Rocky River and West Park.

VINTAGE BASE BALL

Sunday, July 11
1:00 p.m.
Main Library Auditorium

Don’t miss the Western Reserve Challenge—a vintage base ball double-header featuring the Akron Black Stockings and the Forest City Ball Club. Vintage Base Ball (yes, it was two words originally) is played by the rules and customs of an earlier period. Ballists don period uniforms and recreate the game “as it was meant to be played.” It’s a great afternoon of learning, popcorn and fun!

For more information on Lakewood history, see Lakewood Legacy - a guide to online historical material.