Lassen Brothers' Pavilion
This photo and advertisement ran in the Souvenir Album of Lake County, 1906:
Have you ever had the pleasure of attending the dances given by the Lassen Brothers at their Pavilion? This is a unique dance hall, built for the sole purpose of catering to the fickle-minded, pleasure-seeking public, and is the only one of its kind in the state. If you have been there on the occasion of one of their popular dances did it not appeal to you as being THE place to spend a pleasant evening?
Could one conceive of a more desirable evening's entertainment than a dance upon their fine, large floor, accompanied by the best of music? A promenade upon the wide verandas, getting a beautiful view of the lake at every turn? A trip across the lake in one of the Dewey launches, or to sit and listen to the splashing waves keeping time to the music and patter of feet within?
It is superb! Look about you; see how all are enjoying themselves like one great, good-natured family -- not a ripple in the program to mar the evening's entertainment.
This is all due to the good management, strict discipline and congeniality of the Lassen Brothers, the only restriction being placed upon their patrons is that they must act gentlemanly and ladylike -- their motto reading: "Have all the fun you want, but don't get gay.
If you have never been to Lassen's, you should seize the first opportunity to do so. It will be well worth your while; and while you are there don't fail to see the renowned Dewey Family -- Grandpa and Grandma Dewey, Big Dewey, Little Dewey, Steamer Dewey and Baby Dewey -- all on exhibition daily at the Pavilion, located 300 feet west of the east shore of Cedar Lake.
For further information see any one of their many patrons, or address LASSEN BROTHERS, Cedar Lake, Indiana.