Cedar Point purchases properties along Cleveland Road

SANDUSKY — Cedar Point executives continue expanding the amusement park's empire beyond the peninsula.Erie County auditor records show the Sandusky-based company purchasing eight properties in recent weeks, primarily within the 1700 and 1800 blocks of Cleveland Road (U.S. 6) by the Thirsty Pony. More specifically, the lots are located:• Along Cleveland Road and East Cowdery Street• Between Cleveland Road and Knupke Street• Within the 2000 block of Second StreetThe acquisitions, most notably, include the former, and vacated, Herman's Furniture building. In 2016, the business relocated its office into the Sandusky Mall.Public documents also show Cedar Point spending about $1.27 million on six properties in this area. Prices on the other two properties weren't, for some reason, disclosed.When asked about possible development deals, Tony Clark, the park's spokesman, failed to provide any details."If there are any future plans for Cedar Point in our community, we will announce those when it's appropriate for the business," Clark said.Reach reporter Andy Ouriel at ouriel@sanduskyregister.com and follow him on Twitter @AndyOuriel.Cedar Point recently purchased the property of the former, and vacant, Herman's Furniture building at 1800 Cleveland Road in Sandusky.