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Greater Buckeye Lake Historical Society

Welcome to the
New Greater Buckeye Lake Historical Society

The Greater Buckeye Lake Historical Society is entering an exciting new chapter.

Historic black and white photo of Weldon's Ice Cream Factory at Buckeye Lake in 1936 with vehicles lined up along side the building and people on the front porch.
Vintage postcard of people walking the shoreline to docks where a sailboat and crew are standing at the end of a pier at Buckeye Lake, Ohio.
Vintage black and white-hot of crowds along the Main Pier of Buckeye Lake with signage promoting Excursion Boats with 'complete tour of the lake.'
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Today, we are rebuilding.

Our Board of Directors is actively evaluating our collections, historical assets, and future opportunities as we develop a long-term vision for preserving and sharing the rich history of Buckeye Lake.

While this work will take time, our commitment remains unchanged: to preserve, protect, and celebrate the stories, people, and traditions that have made Buckeye Lake a treasured destination for generations.

Volunteer Application

Vintage black and white photo of the entrance to Buckeye Lake Park with signage welcoming the Continental Can Company and car approaching the entrance.
Vintage color postcard titled 'Along the Water Front, Buckeye Lake, Ohio' showing the boardwalk stores and Speed Boat launch.
Historic black and white aerial photo of crowds walking in Buckeye Lake Amusement Park with Skateland and rides.
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Queen of the Lake III sternwheeler on Buckeye Lake, Ohio at dusk.

The Queen III

We are pleased to share that the Queen III remains an important part of our organization. We are currently running weekend tours at 10 AM on Saturdays and Sundays through the month of August. Learn more and reserve your seats now using the Book Now button!

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A signed waiver is required of all passengers before boarding.
Please download, complete, and bring your signed waiver with you to speed up the boarding process. 

“Illuminating the past while navigating the future.”

Buckeye Lake Memories

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Vintage color postcard title 'Swimming Pool and Filtration Plant, Buckeye Lake, Ohio' showing people in the pool with fountain and roller coaster ride in the distance.
Historic black and white photo of Weldon's Ice Cream Factory at Buckeye Lake in 1936 with vehicles lined up along side the building and people on the front porch, circa 1936.
Vintage black and white photo of huge crowd enjoying a Howdy Doody stage show at Buckeye Lake Amusement Park in Ohio.
Historic black and white photo of unpaved walkway along the Buckeye Lake shoreline with trees and cottages.
Historic black and white photo of tents pitched along the shoreline under trees at Summerland Beach, Buckeye Lake Ohio.
Vintage color postcard titled 'Swimming Pool at Buckeye Lake Park, Ohio' with fountain in the pool and Manu people enjoying the water and view of the Lake.
Historic black and white photo of roller dancing couple dressed for competition at the Skateland Roller Skating Rink at Buckeye Lake, Ohio.
Color photograph of The Queen of the Lake sternwheeler on the water at dusk at Buckeye Lake, Ohio.
Historic black and white photo of the exterior of the Pier Dancing dancehall at Buckeye Lake, Ohio circa 1940s or 50s.
Historic photo of the Mauger Hotel on the boardwalk at Buckeye Lake circa 1917 with hotel guests standing and seated at the entrance to the hotel.
Historic black and white photo of the Mark Twain Sternweeler circa 1972 at Buckeye Lake, Ohio.
Vintage color postcard showing aerial view of the Lake Breeze Resort at Buckeye Lake, Ohio with Pier Ballroom and Hotel with red roofing and green exterior window shades.
Photo Vintage color photograph of the JB Taylor Sternwheeler built in 1956 - 57 sailing with passengers on Buckeye Lake, Ohio.
Photo Vintage black and white photo of several shallow boats tied to moorings on the shoreline of Buckeye Lake, Ohio.
Photo Vintage postcard of people walking the shoreline to docks where a sailboat and crew are standing at the end of a pier at Buckeye Lake, Ohio.
Photo Vintage color photograph of dozens of ice sailing boats on the frozen shore of Buckeye Lake, Ohio with two sailors tending to their boat.
Photo Vintage black and white photo of the Hotel Glass at Buckeye Lake, Ohio.
Photo Vintage black and white photo of crowds at the shoreline in front of the Hotel Glass at Buckeye Lake, Ohio.
Photo Vintage black and white photo of the entrance to Buckeye Lake Park with signage saying Saturday, September 2nd is Sally Flowers Day at Buckeye Lake Park. Two gatekeepers passing a car through the entry.
Photo Vintage black and white photo of the entrance to Buckeye Lake Park with signage welcoming the Continental Can Company and car approaching the entrance.
Photo Vintage black and white photo taken at night of the entrance to Buckeye Lake Park with signage promoting the park as 'The Playground of Ohio' with parking fee of 15-cents.
Photo Vintage color postcard of people walking the shoreline of Buckeye Lake, Ohio with docks in the distance.
Photo Vintage black and white photo of two children showing off their large caught fish at the shoreline on Buckeye Lake, Ohio.
Photo Vintage black and white photo of man holding a monkey dressed in clothing up in the air on one hand for a crowd at Buckeye Lake Amusement Park in Ohio.
Photo Vintage black and white photo of large group of people in swimwear of the time standing in the water at Buckeye Lake, Ohio, circa 1915.
Photo West End of Buckeye Lake - historical black and white photo of shoreline with cottage and trees.
Photo Historic black and white photo of sightseeing boat with passengers at a small dock named The Landing at Summerland Beach at Buckeye Lake Ohio, circa 1900.
Photo Vintage black and white photo of cottages along the shoreline of Buckeye Lake, Ohio at Summerland Beach.
Photo Historic black and white photo of the shoreline of Summerland Beach at Buckeye Lake, Ohio with tents lining the beachfront and cottages to the right.
Photo Historic black and white photo of the Star Boat Line docks advertising Speed Boats with the Lucky Star docked at Buckeye Lake, Ohio.
Photo Historic black and white aerial photo of crowds walking in Buckeye Lake Amusement Park with Skateland and rides.
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Photo Vintage color postcard titled 'Night View of Fountain, Buckeye Lake Park, Ohio' featuring the lit fountain with amusement park rides in the background.
Photo Vintage black and white photo of cottages near the spillway on the North Bank at Buckeye Lake, Ohio.
Photo Vintage black and white photo of park visitors enjoying the midway at Buckeye Lake Amusement Park.
Photo Historic black and white photo of heavily treed Lovers Point at Buckeye Lake with a canoeist on the water.
Photo Vintage color postcard titled 'Lipper's Lodge, Buckeye Lake, Ohio' showing a three-story wood-sided lodge with grand staircase to the 2nd story entrance.
Photo Vintage black and white postcard showing the J.B. Taylor Sternwheeler filled with passengers and sailing on Buckeye Lake, Ohio.
Photo Vintage black and white photo of two grocery men on their shallow boat pulled up to deliver groceries at Buckeye Lake, Ohio.
Photo Vintage color postcard reading 'Greetings from Buckeye Lake Ohio' with each letter filled with a scene of the lake and amusement park.
Photo Vintage black and white-hot of crowds along the Main Pier of Buckeye Lake with signage promoting Excursion Boats with 'complete tour of the lake.'
Photo Vintage color postcard of the interior of the Crystal Ballroom at Buckeye Lake, Ohio with shiny wooden dance floor and arched beam ceiling.
Photo Vintage black and white photo of the Canals of Venice ride with multiple men standing at the entrance under the roller coaster at Buckeye Lake Amusement Park in Ohio.
Photo Vintage color postcard of the Buckeye Lake Yacht Club with long pier leading to the entry steps where a group of people are standing circa 1945.
Photo Vintage black and white photo of attendant at the Buckeye Lake Amusement Park Ferris wheel with sing advertising a long, fast ride.
Photo Vintage color postcard titled 'Along the Water Front, Buckeye Lake, Ohio' showing the boardwalk stores and Speed Boat launch.
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