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250 Tuesday Spotlight
“With many raising a green beer today, it’s fitting that our #250thTuesday spotlight falls on one of Dover Township’s earliest taverns!”
The Sperry Inn was established in 1824 by Amos Sperry Sr. as a stagecoach stop along what is now Center Ridge Road, east of Clague Road. The building boasted five large fireplaces and a ballroom on half of its upper floor — quite the gathering place for early settlers!
Amos Sr., a blacksmith and tavern keeper, had arrived from Camden, New York. The inn served travelers for years before the building was later repurposed as a barn and eventually torn down around 1935. Today, the Pebblebrook development marks the site of this historic landmark.
Cheers to 250 years of Westlake history!
Ireland Sister City
Did you know our city has a special connection to the Emerald Isle?
In 2009, Westlake proudly became a Sister City with Tralee, located in beautiful County Kerry, Ireland.
This partnership celebrates our shared community values and has even included student art exchanges and visits between our cities over the years. Whether you’re celebrating your Irish heritage today or just enjoying the festivities, we hope you have a wonderful and safe holiday!
What are your favorite St. Patrick’s Day traditions?
