History
In December of 1928, what started as a bathhouse and a store on the shores of Storm Lake quickly developed into a gathering place for young couples. Over 50 couples attended the first official dance at the Cobblestone Inn on New Year's Eve 1929. With little to do in the community, The Cobb quickly became the center hub for gatherings, holding upwards of 1500 people for dining and dancing. In 1945, an unfortunate fire left everything except the main ballroom charred. After rebuilding and a change of ownership, the Cobblestone quickly became one of the finest dancing spots in the Midwest, attracting names such as Myron Lee & the Caddies, Dee Jay & the Runaways, and even Louis Armstrong. It was on a chilly November evening in 1986 when the front doors to The Cobb were closed, never to be opened again... until now! A new chapter awaits as The Cobb begins to awaken from a well deserved rest.
Share Your Memorabilia and Photos (or Video)
Got any photos, articles, 8 mm film, video tape, or any other memorabilia related to The Cobb? Then YOU play a crucial role in our documentary! Get in contact with us and we would love to capture whatever you have. Don't worry, we will return it in a safe and timely manner! Just take a look at a snip-bit of what we've captured so far!
Menu
A blast from the past, take a look at one of the original menus and find what your favorite was!
Ticket
We welcome anything and everything, even tickets are important to our story!
Performance Poster
Everyone knew what nights to keep free thanks to these posters! What was your favorite performance?
Order Form
Found in the restaurant, these order forms were amongst the original plates and glasses!
The Cobblestone Timeline
June 1922
Lakeside Beach was purchased and laid out by Edson and Mandeville. Later, Laura and Willard Lawrence along with Jake Figi formed a partnership to build a bathhouse.
January 1929
After becoming a gathering place, on New Years Eve the first ever dance was held and the Cobblestone Inn officially opened.
1945
One morning smoke stared to spool around the building as a fire broke out, destroying everything except the main ballroom. Shortly after, when restorations completed, The Cobb was restored to one of the finest dining and dancing spots in the Midwest.
November 1986
After playing host to some of the biggest names in jazz and rock and roll, the Cobblestone Inn and Ballroom held it's last dance before the front doors closed, locking memories with it like a time capsule.
March 2022
For the first time in decades, the front doors of The Cobb have opened. New owner, Nate Jensen, has started a renovation process that will return the building to what it was known for, while adding a modern twist.
