Put-In-Bay Ohio Lonz Winery 1940s Postcard Linen Unposted

This postcard dates to the 1940s and depicts the well-known Lonz Winery associated with the Lake Erie island wine industry centered around Put-In-Bay, Ohio.

The Lake Erie islands developed a thriving viticulture industry during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, when the region’s climate proved favorable for grape cultivation. Middle Bass Island became particularly associated with wine production, and the Lonz Winery emerged as one of the most recognizable producers in the area. The winery’s distinctive architecture and large grounds made it a regional landmark, frequently photographed and reproduced on souvenir postcards promoting tourism across the Lake Erie islands.

The postcard view shows the Lonz Winery complex as seen from the south shore of Middle Bass Island, with the castle-like winery structure rising above landscaped grounds and surrounding trees. The printed caption identifies the site as located opposite the Perry Victory Memorial Monument at nearby Put-In-Bay, highlighting the close geographic and tourist connection between the historic War of 1812 memorial and the island’s wine industry.

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