the harbour town 1837 historic district is located in downtown vermilion. it is the focal point for many professional offices, the city administration, the chamber of commerce, restaurants, shops, and marinas. community-wide revitalization efforts have been promoted since the 1970s, encouraging property owners and citizens to retain the unique charm of their businesses and homes while maintaining high standards of care and construction. the vermilion lagoons, located on the east side of the vermilion river, is considered one of the first planned residential neighborhoods on the water in the country. construction started in 1928 by louis a. wells, a cleveland contractor, who bought the land.