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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBP2_ohio-state-bar-association_Cleveland-OH.html
On this side, then known as Case Hall, the first meeting of the Ohio State Bar Association was held July 8, 1880. Dedicated May 21, 1980
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBOZ_the-arcade_Cleveland-OH.html
Designed by John M. Eisemann and George H. Smith as a big city mercantile center. The five-story galleries connect the ten story towers facing the city's two main thoroughfares. Of unique architectural design and of daring construction, its exteri…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBO1_shaker-square_Cleveland-OH.html
Shaker Square, the nation's second oldest planned shopping center was originally developed by the Van Sweringen brothers and opened for business in October, 1929. Currently owned and operated by Shaker Square Ltd., this center was patterned after …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBNX_shaker-gate-post_Cleveland-OH.html
This is one of several stone gate posts which stood before the buildings of the Middle Family of Shakers near what is now Shaker Boulevard and Lee Road. The post was found under an old cherry tree at that site. Placed in Shaker Square October 2…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBNT_honoring-the-memory-of-o-p-and-m-j-van-sweringen_Cleveland-OH.html
Whose vision, courage, and deep appreciation of building well for tomorrow brought about the creation of Shaker Heights in 1911 and the development of Shaker Square in 1929. Erected October 6, 1961, by the Shaker Square Association upon the occ…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBMU_karamu-house_Cleveland-OH.html
Karamu House, Incorporated was established in 1915 as the Playhouse Settlement, one of Cleveland's many settlement houses for migrant and immigrant communities. Initiated by the Men's Club of the Second Presbyterian Church, in 1915 Oberlin College…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBMT_league-park_Cleveland-OH.html
League Park opened on May 1, 1891, with the legendary Cy Young pitching for the Cleveland Spiders in their win over the Cincinnati Redlegs. The park remained the home of Cleveland's professional baseball and football teams until 1946. In 1920 the …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBJN_charles-waddell-chesnutt_Cleveland-OH.html
Charles Waddell Chesnutt was born in Cleveland on June 30, 1858 and died November 15, 1932. He has been called "The pioneer of the color line" and was an author, crusader for racial and social justice, humanitarian, and forerunner of the Harlem Re…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBJM_james-mercer-langston-hughes_Cleveland-OH.html
One of the most recognized figures of the Harlem Renaissance, Langston Hughes was born in Joplin, Missouri on February 1, 1902 and moved to Cleveland by the time he was in high school. An avid traveler, he credited his years at Central High School…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMB9J_colonel-charles-young_Cleveland-OH.html
Colonel Charles Young, cavalryman, military intelligence officer, Huachuca commander, and paragon of honor. An American Legend Charles Young was the third black graduate of the United States Military Academy, class of 1889. Young enjoyed a d…
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