Avon Lake preserves history of demolished power plant

The Avon Lake Power Plant was demolished in December 2024, ending nearly a century of its presence in the community. The Avon Lake Historical Society is now focused on preserving its history through a newly formed artifacts committee. The committee is salvaging significant items from the site, including brass railings, marble slabs, and original blueprints. They plan to sell some bricks from the plant as part of a community fundraiser due to high local interest. Avon Lake officials aim to acquire part of the former power plant site for a public park. The artifacts committee hopes to create a commemorative garden featuring preserved elements to educate visitors about the plant's history.