| Author: | William L. Bird, Robert R. Ebert, Lorain County Historical Society | ISBN: | 9781439646854 |
| Publisher: | Arcadia Publishing Inc. | Publication: | August 18, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Arcadia Publishing | Language: | English |
| Author: | William L. Bird, Robert R. Ebert, Lorain County Historical Society |
| ISBN: | 9781439646854 |
| Publisher: | Arcadia Publishing Inc. |
| Publication: | August 18, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Arcadia Publishing |
| Language: | English |
Elyria is named for Heman Ely, who in 1817 settled in a strategically located area close to Lake Erie along the picturesque Black River. Historically, Elyria, which became the seat of Lorain County, has been a center of commerce and government while also serving as a market and source of supplies for the surrounding agricultural community. Industrial development has included steel mills, quarries, automobile-related firms, and a wide variety of other manufacturing facilities. Over the years, Broad Street has been an important center of retail and professional activity. For recreation, Elyria�s citizens are able to enjoy beautiful parks and recreation facilities.
Elyria is named for Heman Ely, who in 1817 settled in a strategically located area close to Lake Erie along the picturesque Black River. Historically, Elyria, which became the seat of Lorain County, has been a center of commerce and government while also serving as a market and source of supplies for the surrounding agricultural community. Industrial development has included steel mills, quarries, automobile-related firms, and a wide variety of other manufacturing facilities. Over the years, Broad Street has been an important center of retail and professional activity. For recreation, Elyria�s citizens are able to enjoy beautiful parks and recreation facilities.
