Summer Dreams: The Story of Bob-Lo Island

Summer Dreams: The Story of Bob-Lo Island by Patrick Livingston

Adult Nonfiction 977.43L


In a detailed history of Bob-Lo Island, Patrick Livingston discusses international borders, illegal immigration, race relations, the advent of the auto industry, provocative dance, war economics, and, of course, the boats, dance halls, roller rinks and amusement parks. I had had no idea there was such intrigue associated with the Island, recalling only the mostly boring boat ride required to get to the amusement park.

The ferry company that serviced the island and other river destinations in the early years found itself in competition with the Ambassador Bridge, Windsor Tunnel and the popularity of the automobile. In later years, of course, competition came from Cedar Point. In between, there were management changes, bankruptcies, population shifts, morality shifts, and the like.

Summer Dreams is filled with pictured miscellany, photographs and advertisements from the Dossin Great Lakes Museum and the authors own collection. Read and reminisce.