After actually being to Kelleys Island, I have gained much more respect for the site. The history of the island has many layers, making it an interesting experience for a wide variety of people. The oldest history present on the island are the glacial grooves, formed thousands of years ago when the Midwest was frozen over. Before Europeans even discovered America, Native Americans were on the island and left their mark at such places as inscription rock. Both the East quarry, which was mined from 1933 to 1940, and the new quarry, which is our site add an economical intrigue to the island. All of the limestone buildings on the island are a result of this economic factor. There are even many old limestone walls placed spuratically throughout the island. The abundance of this natural resource allowed residents to act freely with it. The footprints of this large industrial process can be viewed at multiple points on the island. The old wineries on the island are further hints of the past. Wine making is still prevelant on the island. The comparison of old abandoned wineries to new functional ones is an interesting study on the island. Also the strong tradtion of fishing and bird watching on the island provide a biological interest in the island. All of these factors should go into the program of the resort we are attempting to build. The diversity of attractions will increase the amount of people that desire to visit the island. Who thought such a wonderfully rich setting existed so close? Being on an island makes it only more magical.
http://www.kelleysislandnature.com/natural_areas/east_quarry.htm
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