Eric with his birthday fish and sister Naomi May 23, 1937 |
The History of the Lakewood Inn... There are many a tale told about the past owners, campers, uses and experiences at the wonderful Lakewood Inn. Come to the Lakewood and make your own history... First Settlers It all began in 1910, when Englishman Allen Allesbrook first settled the Lakewood property. He had a hard job in front of him, clearing the land with only his own steam and a mule. He built several outbuildings, including a fruit cellar, which is still standing close to the New cabin. |
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The first apple trees were planted around 1920, at
which time he proposed to his childhood sweetheart Lucy. Lucy’s parents approved of
the match, but before she could join him Allen had to put a phone line in. Allen and the
other Shutty Bench settlers put a line through the woods and in 1925 Lucy joined him at
the homestead. They worked hard and had their first apple crop ready for market in 1927. About this time, they also built the first guest cabin for visiting relatives. Soon friends of friends were coming to visit and they soon converted outbuildings into cabins and thus the resort was formed. The Allesbrooks had two children, Naomi and Eric. Naomi, whom is still alive, tells stories of taking people fishing in the rowboat, which happened to also be her transportation to get into town to attend high school.
Running a small resort is lots of hard work but very enjoyable. The stories from the past remind us of how much harder it was and keep us from complaining. We try to keep the style and atmosphere similar to days gone by when life ran at a slower pace and enjoyment came from friends and family time together in the beauty of nature and the glow of a campfire. Lakewood Inn |
