The Lake Township Chamber of Commerce and HARTVILLE/LAKE Community Development (HLCD) are thrilled to announce the design and creation of gateway markers as a West Maple Revitalization subproject. The overall purpose of the West Maple Revitalization project, released in 2022, is to beautify and connect the community along West Maple Street from Historic Downtown Hartville to the roundabout at the Hartville Hardware, Kitchen, MarketPlace & Flea Market. Gateway markers will help tell the story and express the identity of the West Maple Corridor at key thresholds into and out of the community.
The HARTVILLE/LAKE Gateway Project includes two (2) distinct gateway markers, each strategically located to welcome visitors and locals alike into and out of the West Maple Corridor:
Eastern Gateway: The square of Historic Downtown Hartville at 110 Prospect Avenue north is a prominent place where vehicles and pedestrians travel through the Village of Hartville.
Western Gateway: The roundabout at the Hartville Hardware, Kitchen, MarketPlace & Flea Market is a key entry point for those traveling to our regional retail destination.
These gateway markers will not only enhance the West Maple Corridor’s revitalization but will also serve as enduring symbols of community pride by creating inviting and visually meaningful spaces.
Eastern Gateway: Heritage Gateway
Site of the Heritage Gateway at 110 Prospect Ave N
The first phase of this project was the design and creation of a gateway marker in the heart of Historic Downtown Hartville at 110 North Prospect Avenue. More than just a gateway, this location was an opportunity to make the square of Hartville a more inviting and memorable place.
The concept for and design of the Heritage Gateway was done in collaboration with Rothschild Doyno Collaborative, Each+Every, Tanya McInerney Landscape Design, and Jonathan Paul Fleming, architect.
Funding for the Heritage Gateway was raised through a tourism grant from Visit Canton/Explore Stark, and generous donations from the Hartville Area Community Charitable Trust Fund at Stark Community Foundation, as well as the Village of Hartville. The Heritage Gateway was completed in the Spring of 2026.
The HARTVILLE/LAKE Gateway Project symbolizes a connection between the past, present, and future while welcoming all who travel through our unique West Maple Corridor. The Heritage Gateway in Historic Downtown Hartville, in particular, has transformed an underutilized downtown space into a meaningful landmark.