Cleveland Vintage Blog — History
The History of Cleveland’s 'Millionaires' Row'
As with any city, there are lost gems due to a variety of reasons, but it is usually due to an ever-changing landscape, and always in the name of progress. But in Cleveland, Millionaires' Row, the area that ran from East Ninth Street to roughly East 55th Street, remains a fond reminder of a time when Cleveland was considered second to none when it came to world-class residences. The Rise and Fall of Cleveland's 'Millionaires' Row' Even though the last of this incredible, continuous row of homes with immaculate grounds were pretty much gone by the late 1930s, these magnificent structures were...
Remembering Cleveland's Infamous Blizzard of 1978
It was a day the weather forecasters had been saying was coming, but nothing could have possibly prepared Clevelanders for the blizzard that descended upon the area on Wednesday January 25th, 1978, lasting though Friday, January 27th.
Cleveland Christmas Memories From Years Gone By
Most Clevelanders, native-born or otherwise, probably don't realize that at one time, the city’s downtown retail department store district on lower Euclid Avenue, near and around Public Square, rivaled any other like it in the country. At its peak, it was even routinely compared to New York City - truly an admirable comparison. Prior to World War II, and brought on by the success of Cleveland’s theater district, this area of the city was alive with excitement year-round as it showcased the pride all Clevelanders had in and saw for their city. After this period, the suburban shopping centers began...
Remembering the Cleveland Press Pumpkin
For kids growing up in Northeast Ohio during the days of the Cleveland Press, who could forget receiving their jack-o-lantern cutout to hang in their windows every October?