Number   00248

Scan Date   5/20/02

Time Period    Early 1900's

Subject Matter    Lake Tonawanda

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

Description

Close view of the spectators pier.The five-acre lake was located just north of the Seaboard tracks between Charlotte Ave. land the present Skyway Dr.  It was one of the most popular swimming places in North Carolina.

Photographer (if known)

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 -pmp

Measurements of original photograph

Height   3 1/2"

Width  5 1/2"

Type of photograph    Post Card