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5 Signs You Grew Up In Historic Willoughby

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Taylor Smith
May 03, 2016
Lake Erie College
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5 Signs You Grew Up In Historic Willoughby
Downtown Willoughby

Growing up in a small town like Willoughby there was always something to do. Many memories have been created and are constantly being created. Willoughby is a small town with passion. Here are just 5 of the many signs that you grew up in Historic Downtown Willoughby.

1. Once A Rebel Always A Rebel

You will continue to cheer on your alma mater. You will always remember packing in the Willoughby South High Stadium to cheer on your Rebels. Friday nights would not be the same without the cannon going off every time the Rebels would score. You will never forget the phrase "Go South, Beat North".

2. Historic Downtown Willoughby

Endless memories of going to downtown Willoughby to the restaurants, ice-cream shops, the different antique stores, and how could us kids forget homecoming/prom pictures in the gazebo. Downtown Willoughby would not be the same without the old store signs still hanging up above the current stores, restaurants and bars.

3. Willoughby Outdoor Market

Summer saturday mornings would not be the same without the outdoor market. The outdoor market is famous for the fresh food, cookies, honey sticks, and knick knacks. Families gathering in the city hall parking lot was always a sign that summer was here.

4. Outdoor Events That Take Place

Downtown Willoughby is Famous for the rib burn off, chili cook off, car cruise in, art fest, last stop Willoughby, and the tree lighting. We are all use to the streets of Downtown Willoughby being closed for these annual events.

5. The Famous Ghost Stories

Willoughby has plenty of history that takes place and many historical “haunted” places. We are use to seeing the ghost walks taking place at night in the summer. Some historic places they go include the Willoughby Coal Supply building, the cemetery in Downtown Willoughby, Willoughby-Eastlake Tech Center and the Charter One Bank.

Growing up in Downtown Willoughby was always an adventure. So many memories have been created with my friends and family. Even though I am away at Lake Erie College, I still make frequent trip to Downtown Willoughby. I love sharing my hometown with my friends at school. Historic Downtown Willoughby has a small town feeling that can not be replaced. Everyone needs to experience a night out in Willoughby, a festival, walking the strip for the events that take place every year.

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