Construction and early success

Around the Bromley, Kentucky border, which is on the western edge of Ludlow, construction of a lake was started in 1894 by The Green Line streetcar company. The Green Line wanted an amusement park at the end of the Ludlow streetcar line. The lake, which was 85-acres and featured five islands, opened in 1895. It was originally used for fishing and boating. Additional attractions included a clubhouse used for dining, and a dance pavilion that hosted many orchestras