Perry Centennial Celebration – July 14, 1913

Photo of the Perry Centennial Celebration in Lorain, looking south from W. Erie Avenue
(Courtesy Lorain Historical Society)

One hundred and eight years ago, Lorain was celebrating the 100th anniversary of U. S. Captain Oliver Hazard Perry’s victory at the Battle of Lake Erie. The Lorain festivities included a big parade, band concerts in Erie Park, a boat launch, an address by Governor Cox, motor boat and swimming races, a G. A. R. Camp Fire and an appearance by Aviator Harry N. Atwood.

A major part of the celebration was the arrival of the raised and restored Perry flagship “Niagara” in Lorain on Thursday, July 15, 1913.

Here are the front pages of the Lorain Daily News from July 14, 15 and 16, 1913. Click on each for a larger, readable version.