For a while back in the 1950s, Lorain considered itself part of Vacationland – that unique tourist area bordering Lake Erie and stretching from Vermilion to Port Clinton and north to Put-in-Bay. Lorain even hosted the"Miss Vacationland" beauty contest a few times. But despite its claim, the city really wasn't officially part of it.
Why? Because Lorain was mostly known for its industrial heritage: US Steel, Thew Shovel, American Ship Building, Lorain Products, American Crucible, and the Stove Works, among others.
But looking at the outdoor recreation and entertainment page below from the May 26, 1956 Lorain Journal, it's easy to see why the people in charge of marketing Lorain tourism felt it should be grouped with the other vacation spots. Back then, the city embraced its nautical heritage, with plenty of opportunities for boating and fishing, and the businesses to support them.
And once you lured those fishermen and boaters here, they had to eat – and there were plenty of restaurants and nightclubs for that.
Throw in some land entertainment, such as golf, and the Lorain area really was a place where you wouldn't mind spending your vacation.
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The ad listing on the page are like a Who's Who of businesses profiled on this blog: The Pueblo; Kathe Kreuzer's; Yeager's Acres; Vian's; Lezber Floors; Holiday Inn Restaurant; Airport Tavern; Antlers Hotel; Crystal Beach.
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