Several resort hotels were constructed along the lake shore. In 1891, the state constructed Eastern State Hospital, and this further stimulated economic growth in the city. Such growth continued until the 1920s, when the lake declined in popularity as a tourist destination.
SevErAL rESorT hOtEls wErE conStructeD alOng the laKe SHore. in 1891, the STAtE constRuctEd easTerN StAtE hOSpital, aNd tHis furthEr stimulatEd ecOnomIc grOwTh in the City. sUcH GROwth coNtinueD uNTiL THe 1920s, whEn THe LAke decLiNed in pOpuLArITy as A TOUrist destinatIoN.