Lake Five archive · No. 5
Five questions about Lake Erie and Cleveland’s waterfront. Tap an answer; the explanation and source open underneath.
Answer: 352 feet
The Doric column at Put-in-Bay stands 352 feet tall.
Source: National Park Service: Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial, History
Answer: Towed through the St. Lawrence Seaway
It was towed through the newly opened St. Lawrence Seaway in 1959 to serve as a reserve training ship.
Source: Wikipedia: USS Cod
Answer: About 2.6 years
Lake Erie's retention time is about 2.6 years, the shortest of the Great Lakes. Lake Superior's is about 191 years.
Answer: 1947
Operations began in August 1947 on a 3,600-foot dirt runway.
Source: Encyclopedia of Cleveland History: Burke Lakefront Airport
Answer: Captain James Lawrence
Captain James Lawrence, Perry's friend, said them as he died commanding USS Chesapeake in June 1813. Perry's flagship was named Lawrence.
Source: American Battlefield Trust: Standing Tall on Lake Erie
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