Ligonier

Fifty years ago, large, public swimming pools were common. They could often be found paired with amusement parks and even drive-ins. Over the years, these pools began closing, each one disappearing into memories. Ligonier Beach, which was a local staple, managed to survive for 93 years before closing forever last year. It always seems that …

There are landmarks that seem to be iconic, such as the Ship Hotel, others seems to silently fade from memory. For me, one of those places that time is slowly forgetting is Shirey’s Motel, also known as Shirey Lake View Motor Court. Located just outside of Ligonier, this motel was a collection of single room …