Hillside 1919

Description:	Front: Script at bottom of postcard reads, Hillside, Winona Lake, Ind.Back: Body of message reads, Dear Mabel - Was so glad to get your letter and it was very nice of you to write me a birthday letter - I enjoyed it. I dont know whether to write or not as our letters crossed - Id be glad if you would answer some of the questions I asked in my letter. Ed[...] and I are in dear old Winona having a fine time [...] Wed - Love from Sarah. Addressed to, Miss Mabel Coey, Yucaipa City, Yucaipa, California. The Hillside or Hillside Amphitheater was constructed on the lake side of the Beyer Home. The facility was built in 1910 utilizing the natural contour of the glacial bowl. Obviously it gets its name from its location. It probably has more negatives than positives. There is no place to go if it rains and the seat surfaces are at the mercy of the weather. Insects have no barriers. The sights and sounds of the surrounding area can be distracting. The platform is small and for years only a small electronic organ was used to assist the singing. There are storage areas under the platform and at one time there were strings of bare light bulbs. However, it was a popular place for afternoon and early evening services. (the Tabernacle was used if it rained) It had a capacity of about 2000 with room for more who brought blankets or folding chairs. Some of America’s greatest preachers and speakers graced the stage. Services were held there daily during the heyday of the Bible Conferences. The venue still exists.
Origin:	1919-07-15
Created By:	H. R. Erbaugh
Source:	http://palni.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p15705coll8/id/434
Collection:	Grace College - Winona Lake Postcards
Copyright:	Contact Morgan Library, Winona Lake, IN for copy and usage permissions
Geography:	Winona Lake (Ind.)
Subjects:	Hillside

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