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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QZ0_burial-place-of-james-a-garfield_Cleveland-OH.html
Twentieth President of the United States. Born November 18, 1831 Died September 19, 1881.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15AJ_in-memory-of-the-teachers-and-children-who-lost-their-lives-in-the-collinwood-school-fire_Cleveland-OH.html
Teachers and Pupils who lost their lives in the Collinwood School Fire, March 4, 1908 Teachers:Grace Fiske, Katherine Weiler Pupils:Ila Adams, Irene Apari, Adelbert Baldwin, Luretta Baldwin, Glenn Barber, Clayton Bell, George Blurm, Floy Bra…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBWN_university-circle_Cleveland-OH.html
Named for the streetcar turnaround once located at Euclid Avenue and East 107th Street, University Circle is a 600-acre district that is home to many of Cleveland's major cultural, educational, medical, and service institutions. The area was first…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBQJ_the-arthur-g-mckee-house_Cleveland-OH.html
Designed by Boston architect Charles Greco, this Colonial Revival-style house was commissioned by Mr. McKee after no suitable lots could be obtained on Cleveland's famed Millionaires' Row. Mr. McKee gained international fame and personal wealth by…
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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/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…
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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/HM7TQ_raymond-j-chappie-chapman_Cleveland-Heights-OH.html
Cleveland Indians shortstop killed by a ball thrown by Yankee pitcher Carl Mays at the New York Polo Grounds. He is the only major league player killed by a pitched ball. Fans paid for his monument with nickles and dimes.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7TP_ernest-r-ball_Cleveland-OH.html
The composer of "When Irish Eyes are Smiling", "Mother Machree", "A Little Bit of Heaven" and hundreds of other songs well known today. He also wrote musical scores for Broadway shows.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7TM_benjamin-rose_Cleveland-Heights-OH.html
Briton, industrialist and philanthropist who came to Cleveland in 1848. Formed the Cleveland Provision Company in 1875, Cleveland's largest meat packer. Pioneered meat shipping using refrigerated cars. Built the Rose Building, E. 9th and Prospect,…
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