Herring
Pond (now called Spring Lake) as it looked in the early 1900's. The
building is the old hotel. This was always a popular swimming place
with people flocking in from other cities and towns especially on a Sunday.
They would get off at the trolley stop in Glendale and jitneys would take
them the rest of the distance to the lake. Later the beach was built
up with a number concession stands, Trank Bros. Cafe, an arcade, and a
merry-go-round. It was widely known for its clam cakes and shore
dinner hall.
Johnny's Clam Spa known throughout the region for its
fried clams.
Old Glendale Post Office and general store Orrell Mills (now Bruin Plastics)
