The Legacy of the Lakeside Wooden Boat Society
In Lakeside, Ohio, wooden boats are more than just watercraft—they are vessels of memory, heritage, and deep-rooted community connection. Unlike other places around the world where such boats have faded into history, Lakeside celebrates them as sacred storytellers—reminders of generations’ past and the enduring beauty of craft and care. This reverence for wooden boats sparked something powerful. In 2003, fourteen Lakesiders—Brenda & Frank Baker, Dwight Davis, Mame & Bill Drackett, Marsha...