Standing over Porter Creek Drive, this huge concrete structure is a mere remnant of the impressive inter-urban train system that ran from Cleveland, Lorain, Sandusky, Norwalk, Fremont, Toledo, to Detroit. Started in 1901, the Lake Shore Electric Railway Company once carried over five million passengers a year along Lake Erie's shoreline. However, with the increasing popularity of buses and personal automobiles that arose in the 1920s, the railway began losing money. The last car ran from Cleveland to Lorain in 1938.
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Huntington Reservation
Bay Village, OH
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The interurban electric railway trestle located in Huntington Reservation was the second longest trestle along the track that ran from Cleveland to Detroit. It spans 432 feet over Porter Creek.
The interurban ran from 1893-1938 and carried folks from the city to the countryside and gave the farmers access to the city. The power lines that still run through the park continue to provide electric service to the residents of Bay Village.
Activities
Nearby Attractions
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Wolf Picnic Area Trailhead
This trailhead provides direct access to multiple hiking trails, including the Songbird Loop and Hemlock Loop Trails. Lake Erie Nature & Science Center is within a short walking distance. -
Porter Creek Sledding Hill
East of Porter Creek Dr. -
Huntington Beach
Located on Cleveland’s west side, come for a swim or a stroll along the beach and take in the beauty of Lake Erie.