I was having some technical difficulties posting these pics from the end of 2016 but better late than never, right?  :roll: It's going to be a while before I have a chance to put together another photo thread - fortunately it's because I'm officially under contract to author a second book about Cleveland architecture; hopefully publishing in the fall. Until next time, feel free to check out clevelandskyscrapers.com and instagram.com/clevelandskyscrapers :-)

 

In my mind, the Cleveland National Airshow officially kicks off the summer - my husband took the first two pics, not shabby if I don’t say so myself  :-)

 

 

 

 

 

LAND Studio (formerly Cleveland Public Art) coordinated with the Cracking Art Group to install these oversized technicolor animal sculptures around town. I was skeptical at first but once I saw how people responded to them (especially at Public Square), these were definitely a success:

 

 

After the Hilton was completed, the area was missing construction cranes - fortunately the Edge at CSU and One University Circle remedied that; views from Progressive Field:

 

 

I suppose it was a Good Year for Cleveland -  :roll: :wink: :roll:

 

 

One notable construction project that may not have changed the skyline but was certainly significant in its own right was the completion of the George Voinovich/Innerbelt Bridge. The opening ceremony had plenty of dignitaries offering tributes, etc. - I was more focused on the views from the bridge. One nice touch was the southern span is higher than the northern span to provide a better view of the skyline for motorists:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I guess everyone took an Uber that day:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Back down to a more pedestrian level and a walk across the Hope Memorial/Lorain-Carnegie Bridge:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I’m a regular at the Market so this is an “everyone and their brother” shot but normally I’m too busy getting my shopping done to stop up on the balcony and take it all in:

 

And just some pics around Lorain Avenue:

 

 

 

 

If you didn’t get to the Cleveland Museum of Art during their Centennial exhibitions, sorry to say you *really* missed out. I minored in Art History so that skews my view but among the many featured pieces on loan was Marcel Duchamp’s “Nude Descending a Staircase, No. 2” on loan from the art museum in Philadelphia (google it, no photography permitted for this gallery). This work is an icon of Modern art and was so absurdly controversial when it was first shown in 1912 that most people couldn’t get near it during the initial showing because of the throngs of gawkers, etc. Kudos to the team at CMA - I took a stay-cation day and had close to ten full minutes to just study it and see every line, nuance, etc. - for any kindred spirits, this was one of those bucket list moments you never thought to have on your list in the first place.

 

Fast forward to an exhibit where photography was permitted - “Art and Stories from Mughal India”.

 

 

 

 

If you go to the Asian/India galleries and you see small illustrations and they have magnifying glasses available, grab one - how they managed to have such ridiculously precise detail without modern technology...?

 

Another special exhibit - jewelry from the Wade Family (they of Wade Oval):

 

 

Of course - the Indians in the World Series ... between the parade for the Monsters/Stipe Miocic and that basketball team ;-) - I’m hardly a sports bar “bruh” but the uplifting vibe from all that was palpable:

 

If someone told me ten years ago, I’d ever see this in Cleveland, I’d have laughed like Tom Hanks in the ‘Money Pit’ bathtub scene (google it):

 

Of course it didn’t hurt to have the overlap with the World Series and Cavs opening:

 

 

While we’re on an upnote:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

As the year went on I didn’t get many opportunities for photos, but some family visiting had never been to the Cleveland History Center (Western Reserve Historical Society). Not being a native Clevelander, neither had I so what the heck. They had an exhibit about Bob Hope and his career, and we took a tour of the facility, comprised of interconnected mansions and additions.  I think everyone of a certain age in the Great Lakes region had a local amusement park - growing up near Youngstown, I went to Idora but for Cleveland, Euclid Beach Park was one of the big players. They rebuilt and installed the Euclid Beach Park Grand Carousel - I think I may have seen a tear or two in the eyes of the expatriates with us.

 

Interior courtyard:

 

Tiffany window salvaged from a Euclid Avenue church:

 

Highlights from the Bob Hope exhibit:

 

 

 

 

The Hay Mansion:

 

 

 

 

Considering the political climate isn’t unlike an amusement ride, I think it’s appropriate to wrap this thread up accordingly:

 

 

 

 

Hope you enjoyed!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fantastic!

Outstanding photos once again! 

Beautiful!

Woah! Cleveland like we've never seen it!

 

You always get really interesting angles; shots from places people don't usually think to shoot from.

 

I love those vintage Tiffany lamps. I didn't know that Tiffany made stained glass windows for churches! That's really interesting. Do they look especially glorious and of high quality, in person? I'm not religious but wow, that is a stunning piece.

Thanks everyone, glad you enjoyed it - as far as Tiffany windows, there are several churches in Cleveland with them: Old Stone Church on Public Square, Pilgrim Church in Tremont (West 14th at Starkweather), there's a large window salvaged from an estate at the art museum and then there's Wade Chapel in Lakeview Cemetery, one of the few intact all-Tiffany interiors left.

 

In all cases, when you get up close you appreciate the craftsmanship- in some cases the glass layers are a few inches thick resulting in the beautiful colors that Tiffany studios are known for. I'm the furthest from being a 'religious' person but I can certainly appreciate what these works do for the spirit.

Fantastic. Congrats to your hubby's pics too.

Thanks everyone, glad you enjoyed it - as far as Tiffany windows, there are several churches in Cleveland with them: Old Stone Church on Public Square, Pilgrim Church in Tremont (West 14th at Starkweather), there's a large window salvaged from an estate at the art museum and then there's Wade Chapel in Lakeview Cemetery, one of the few intact all-Tiffany interiors left.

 

In all cases, when you get up close you appreciate the craftsmanship- in some cases the glass layers are a few inches thick resulting in the beautiful colors that Tiffany studios are known for. I'm the furthest from being a 'religious' person but I can certainly appreciate what these works do for the spirit.

 

Cool. I didn't know there was so much of it around town. Considering glass windows get broken all the time, I'm surprised so many are around and still used for windows.

 

What do you mean by all-Tiffany interior? The entire interior is Tiffany?! I just googled the interior. In addition to the stained glass, I can see a huge mural inside that looks like it might actually be a mosaic and it looks like there's really intricate tile work for the floors. Tiffany did all that?

 

^Yep - Tiffany Studios specifically; huge stained glass window and the walls are gorgeous mosaic tile murals; free admission whenever Lakeview Cemetery is open.

Good lord you have some skills

Good lord you have some skills

 

Cant agree more on that,

Happy May Day to MayDay[/member] !

Thank you! Also happens to be my 45th (yikes!) birthday.

^ aah, so thats why its mayday.

 

i guess we had a few battles around here over your birthday yesterday. i hope yours was calmer!

 

http://www.amny.com/news/politics/may-day-protests-photos-of-the-nyc-demonstrations-1.13547700

Thank you! Also happens to be my 45th (yikes!) birthday.

 

Ahh... that's where your handle comes from? 11 years on this site and I never knew that.

 

I'm only 30 and I already feel old :-/