The Lake County Historical Society holds over 31,000 pieces in our collection. In this online portal, you will find some of our most requested archival pieces – our Genealogy Records, our photo collection, and our Cumings and Downer County Engineering Technical Drawings. If there is something you are searching for that you don't find here, or you would like to submit a research request, please call Vicki Robb, Collections Manager, at 440-639-2945 to search our full collection. You may also email her at vrobb@lakehistory.org. Please note, research fees may apply.
The Lake County Historical Society has been collecting since 1938. Its research holdings are vast and can be of great assistance to anyone doing research for a family history, a topical subject, or for collecting raw data. The LCHS holds approximately 3,000 surname files or boxes in its Genealogy Room, over 10,000 photographs that are digitized and available to view on your computer, hundreds of period maps, old telephone directories, and a research library of reference books covering local city and township histories, Lake County histories, Ohio county histories, and many other state histories such as those of Connecticut and New York where many of the Western Reserve settlers came from. Our Collections Staff and Volunteers are happy to help you with your research project.
Welcome to the Lake County Historical Society's Heritage Homes program! Our mission is to celebrate and recognize the unique homes that reflect the rich history and diverse culture of Lake County. By highlighting these Heritage Homes, we aim to promote public interest in our local heritage and honor the stories that have shaped our community. Join us in exploring the architectural treasures that embody the spirit of Lake County!
There are over 400 Heritage Homes throughout our county. We are proud to present the updated Heritage Home Story Map that guides you through photographs and history about many of the homes. It is a work in progress, but we hope to one day include information on all our Heritage Homes.