2025 Focused Friday Historic Tours
Pre-registration required at $5 per person
Friday, July 11, 2025
2:30 PM
to
4:00 PM
Lakeside's 1929 Fire
Presenter
Phil Dale, Lakesider
Topic
A walking tour around the area of the 1929 fire, with commentary on the story of the fire and its impact on Lakeside.
Meeting place
Corner of 5th Street and Walnut
Friday, July 18, 2025
2:30 PM
to
4:00 PM
East Lakeside
Presenter
Bill Nicholson, Lakesider
Topic
A tour on the Lakeside tram of the historic east side of Lakeside with commentary on significant structures. (Limit 10 guests)
Meeting place
Heritage Hall Museum
Friday, July 25, 2025
2:30 PM
to
4:00 PM
Founders Tour
Presenter
Sean Gill, Lakesider
Topic
A tour outside the Lakeside gates via Lakeside van. Journey to one of the founder’s homesite, the location of Christy Chapel, local cemetery and other significant sites core to the story of the founding of Lakeside. (Limit 10 guests)
Meeting place
Heritage Hall Museum
Friday, August 1, 2025
2:30 PM
to
4:00 PM
Historic Guest Houses
Presenter
Elaine & David Cottrell, Owners of the Keystone Guest House
Topic
A walking tour of guest houses in Lakeside with commentary on the history of the buildings and people involved in providing Lakeside accommodations and hospitality.
Meeting place
Heritage Hall Museum
Friday, August 8, 2025
2:30 PM
to
4:00 PM
Hotel Lakeside
Presenter
George McCormick, Lakesider and local historian
Topic
A walking tour behind the scenes of the Historic Hotel Lakeside with commentary on its 150-year history.
Meeting place
Hotel Lakeside fountain
Corner of 5th Street and Walnut