Friday, March 8, 2019

Lake Haven Park – Part 3

A 1952 view of the area, before the lakes were built
(Courtesy HistoricAerials.com)
The same view in 1969 view
(Courtesy HistoricAerials.com)
If you've read all the insightful comments posted on Part 1 of this series, then you know now that Lake Haven Park was not around very long.

A lakefront camping resort with an extensive list of recreational opportunities was a concept that was ahead of its time, although it was ultimately abandoned.

With the park idea dead, the focus apparently shifted towards the development of an exclusive lakefront community, whose residents could enjoy the beach and other amenities of the lakes.

Today, the Shady Lake and Lake Haven subdivisions still provide a stunningly beautiful, New England-like setting for their residents.

A recent view before the trees and brush were cleared
(Courtesy Google Maps)

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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 8, 2019 at 8:42 AM

    Wow Dan my first thought was that this was an early April Fools joke. After reading more and more I was convinced I was having more than a senior moment because I have zero recollection of this story. Thanks for posting.

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  2. -Alan D HopewellMarch 8, 2019 at 10:39 AM

    Great research,Dan! Thank you, and everyone who weighed in on this.

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