Lakeside, OHIO - Hoover Auditorium - 1958: Lakeside is a private community and census-designated place in northern Ohio, United States, on the shores of Lake Erie. It was formed in 1873 by members of the Methodist Church and remains a church-affiliated vacation resort. It is one of only a few continuously operating Independent Chautauquas that persist in the 21st century. It is located in Ottawa County's Danbury Township, near the town of Marblehead. The community is approximately one square mile in size. The entire community is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Lakeside Historic District. In 1873, Lakeside began as a small tract of cleared land, a campsite where Christian revivals often took place. The deed to part of what is now Lakeside was purchased by the Central Ohio Conference of the Methodist Church. "The Chautauqua of the Great Lakes" "During the summer season, great religious services, notable speakers, outstanding musical talent, good movies and the best in entertainment appear of its platform. Seating capacity of 3,000." The card is in good condition. Curteich. No. BCK3053. Distributed by Kirkpatrick, Lakeside, Ohio. Photo by Gibbs.