Fisk Lake Inn AKA Fisk Lake Tavern, Lake House: est. by John W. Fisk
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Title
Fisk Lake Inn AKA Fisk Lake Tavern, Lake House: est. by John W. Fisk
Subject
The history of John W. Fisk's inn or tavern on the southwest corner of Lakeside Road SE and Robinson Road, 1837 - 1954.
Description
Known as this area's first inn or hotel, John W. Fisk's inn or tavern stood on the southwest corner of Lakeside Road SE and Robinson Road, 1837 - 1954. When built, the structure was a stop on the Thornapple Road leading out to Ada. Many folks stopped for the night to have dinner, square dance and perhaps stay the evening. In 1902 the property was purchased by Ben E. West and his father, Judson West, of Grand Rapids drugstore fame. The family used the old inn first as a stable for their horses and later as a garage for cars. This historic structure was demolished in 1954.
Creator
Mary T. Dersch, curator, East Grand Rapids History Room
Source
Various
Publisher
East Grand Rapids History Room
Date
2007, 2023
Contributor
Peggy Osier Fairbanks
Rights
cEast Grand Rapids History Room
Format
Digital, Text
Type
History
Identifier
Digital
Files
Collection
Citation
Mary T. Dersch, curator, East Grand Rapids History Room, “Fisk Lake Inn AKA Fisk Lake Tavern, Lake House: est. by John W. Fisk,” East Grand Rapids History Room, accessed May 17, 2024, https://egrhistoryroom.omeka.net/items/show/69.