Anonymous ID: 0394fb Jan. 21, 2021, 6:15 p.m. No.12659484   πŸ—„οΈ.is πŸ”—kun

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Silver Lake has one unusual feature the other lakes do not – both the inlet and outlet are at the northern end of the lake. It also has another interesting distinction as home to the Silver Lake Institute, founded in 1872 as a Methodist religious campground. Originally called the Silver Lake Assembly, it began as a Methodist Sunday school assembly and preceded the more famous Chautauqua Institution. Like Chautauqua, in its heyday the Silver Lake Institute was host to many famous preachers and other notable guests, including former President Teddy Roosevelt.

 

Today, the Silver Lake Institute is managed by an 18-member Board of Trustees who oversee the 40-acre property, which includes a unique Victorian village of 150 private homes. Silver Lake even has its own post office!

 

Cynthia Howk, architectural research coordinator for the Landmark Society of Western New York, headquartered in Rochester, says the Silver Lake Institute β€œis one of the great hidden gems in our area … for historic, whimsical architecture, local history and a unique picturesque setting.”

 

https://www.lifeinthefingerlakes.com/whats-in-a-name-the-legend-behind-the-11-finger-lakes/