Hillside 1913

Description:	Front: Script at bottom of postcard reads, Hillside, Winona Lake, Ind.Back: Body of message reads, Dear Mabel - I was very glad to find a letter here from you when Mama, Jane and I got back Monday night from Winona Lake where weve spent 10 days. We had a fine time. Ill write soon the first of the week and tell you what we did and answer your letter. Lots of love, from Sarah. Addressed to, Miss Mabel Coey, Yucaipa City, 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:	1913-08-08
Created By:	H. R. Erbaugh
Source:	http://palni.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p15705coll8/id/439
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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