lakewood chemical company 500 gallon pumper. purchased in 1927 for $6200 from buffalo fire appliance company
Mr. Packard died in 1928 and Mrs. Packard remained a local resident until her death in 1960. She continued the family’s philanthropies and was an interested participant in many village activities. Since her death, the mansion has been converted into spacious condominiums.
The decade of World War I saw widespread automobile usage. As a result of this more convenient mode of travel, Lakewood’s permanent population increased. By the end of the war Lakewood was recognized as an attractive, bustling suburb instead of a summer resort. The end of the resort era was finalized by the demolition of the Kent House in 1915. The large hotel had stood abandoned and deteriorating along the lakeshore for over five years.
The business of the Village Board of Trustees reflected the changing village life.The Police Force was established in 1914. Auto traffic rules were laid down. The speed limit was 15 miles per hour, strictly enforced. Parking was not permitted along certain of the village streets. Citizen committees demanded that the village fathers enforce cleanup and beautification of property.
The decade of World War I saw widespread automobile usage. As a result of this more convenient mode of travel, Lakewood’s permanent population increased. By the end of the war Lakewood was recognized as an attractive, bustling suburb instead of a summer resort. The end of the resort era was finalized by the demolition of the Kent House in 1915. The large hotel had stood abandoned and deteriorating along the lakeshore for over five years.
The business of the Village Board of Trustees reflected the changing village life.The Police Force was established in 1914. Auto traffic rules were laid down. The speed limit was 15 miles per hour, strictly enforced. Parking was not permitted along certain of the village streets. Citizen committees demanded that the village fathers enforce cleanup and beautification of property.
