Dudley S. Humphrey

Dudley S. Humphrey
Dudley S. Humphrey II poses in Lake Erie off of Euclid Beach with his granddaughter. Humphrey (1852-1933) brought his family out of financial ruin in the 1890s by running a successful chain of popcorn stands throughout Cleveland. He took over operations of Euclid Beach in 1901, instituting a strict set of rules and abolishing entry fees. The park became wildly successful and remained family-owned throughout its history.

Image Courtesy of Cleveland State University. Michael Schwartz Library. Division of Special Collections. Cleveland Press Collection. | Source: Image courtesy of Cleveland State Library Special Collections
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