Number   00247

Scan Date    5/20/02

Time Period     c1920

Subject Matter     Lake Tonawanda

Location   Between Charlotte Ave. and Skyway Dr., Monroe North Carolina

Description

Small parking section at the Lake.  The five-acre lake was located just north of the Seaboard tracks between Charlotte Ave. and the present Skyway Dr.  It was one of the most popular swimming places in North Carolina.

Photographer (if known)

Notes

Besides swimming facilities, the spot consisted of an amusement park with rides, a picnic area, a dance hall and concession stands.  Because the carousel came from Tonawanda, N.Y., that's how the lake got its name.  It was developed by J. T. Shute, Jr.  It first began as only a pond (swimming hole) and can be seen labeled as "Shute's Pond" on the 1914 Sanborn Map of Monroe. Notes revised 8/2010; date revised 7/26/2012 -pmp

See also:  http://history.union.lib.nc.us/heritageroompictures/00250.htm

Measurements of original photograph

Height  3 1/2"

Width   5 1/2"

Type of photograph   Post Card