May 15, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, BoomerangCleRes said: That’s an incredible amount of power lines The biggest negative of the City being serviced by both CPP and CEI.
May 17, 20241 yr Old treasures find new home in Tremont By Ken Prendergast / May 17, 2024 Nine months after extensive flooding forced the closure their award-winning vintage shop on Lorain Avenue in Ohio city, Tim Yanko and Dwight Kaczmarek shared their excitement in welcoming All Things For You back to the near-West Side community. The partners’ new store is opening June 1 in South Tremont. MORE: https://neo-trans.blog/2024/05/17/old-treasures-find-new-home-in-tremont/ "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 6, 20241 yr St. Theodosius Cathedral begins its long recovery By Ken Prendergast / June 6, 2024 Plans for shoring up the structure of St. Theodosius Cathedral, 733 Starkweather Ave., in Cleveland’s Tremont neighborhood, to prevent its collapse following last week’s devastating fire were submitted to the city. The plans included close-up photographs of the extensive damage caused by the accidental May 28 fire. The photos were filed with the city today and published here by NEOtrans. MORE: https://neo-trans.blog/2024/06/06/st-theodosius-cathedral-begins-its-long-recovery/ "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 7, 20241 yr ^ oh geez that makes me sick to see. thankfully it can be repaired — best of luck to them to get it fixed up. lets see — deer hunter director micheal cimino has left this mortal realm a few years back and while bobby deniro has cle relatives afaik they are not on speaking terms, so anyway i dk if the old cast could be made aware to publicize this and help out? 😕🤔
June 8, 20241 yr I’m so glad this important piece of Cleveland history is being saved. The first time I saw the onion domes of St. Theodosius looming over the Tremont neighborhood, I was in awe of its presence. It’s an iconic structure that I hope has another century (at least) of life ahead of it.
June 8, 20241 yr 9 hours ago, ArtMasterCLE said: I’m so glad this important piece of Cleveland history is being saved. The first time I saw the onion domes of St. Theodosius looming over the Tremont neighborhood, I was in awe of its presence. It’s an iconic structure that I hope has another century (at least) of life ahead of it. I was thinking the same. As a child on the way to Hopkins to drop/pick up my dad, I always stared in wonderment as we drove by. We didn't have such things in Willoughby...
June 8, 20241 yr 5 hours ago, Cleburger said: I was thinking the same. As a child on the way to Hopkins to drop/pick up my dad, I always stared in wonderment as we drove by. We didn't have such things in Willoughby... Very similar experiences, @Cleburger. Thanks for sharing. I was so in love with this beautiful church from afar that I had to see it up close. That visit resulted in the watercolor painting shown here: “Onion Domes” We didn’t have anything like this where I grew up in rural North Florida either! This is a Cleveland historical gem!
June 8, 20241 yr 8 hours ago, Cleburger said: I was thinking the same. As a child on the way to Hopkins to drop/pick up my dad, I always stared in wonderment as we drove by. We didn't have such things in Willoughby... while we most certainly do have such things as this iconic type of orthodox church in lorain i always marveled at how much bigger this one is (and afaik its bigger or at least more eye catchingly iconic than the nyc versions i’ve seen as well) — here’s the lorain version — https://www.orthodox360.com/tours/ssppoc-lorain/
June 14, 20241 yr On 1/23/2019 at 12:12 AM, Eastside said: @Mendo any updates on the Ferry Cap & Screw site? I've got an update: Ferry Cap & Screw doesn't exist anymore. Sad day. Edited June 14, 20241 yr by ASP1984
June 14, 20241 yr 19 minutes ago, ASP1984 said: I've got an update: Ferry Cap & Screw doesn't exist anymore. Sad day. Always thought that would be a super cool apartment building. Surprised it’s now gone.
June 14, 20241 yr 1 hour ago, ASP1984 said: I've got an update: Ferry Cap & Screw doesn't exist anymore. Sad day. A mixed use building with pedestrian connections on Scranton and Abbey levels would be very cool. It would provide a nice oasis between duck Island and Tremont, it could maybe also include a vertical pedestrian connection, maybe a restaurant with a skyline view to justify that vertical pedestrian connection... Lots of potential, probably won't happen, but it could be cool.
June 14, 20241 yr Someone on Reddit seemed to indicate there was a development planned for Ferry Cap & Screw site, but maybe just their own speculation.
June 14, 2024Jun 14 5 hours ago, Rustbelter said: Someone on Reddit seemed to indicate there was a development planned for Ferry Cap & Screw site, but maybe just their own speculation. “In March 2018, Scranton-Averell sold the former site of the Ferry Cap & Set Screw factory for $900,000 to WXZ Development, Inc., based in Fairview Park. 6 7 There were plans to transform the complex into residential units, but this redevelopment was paused due to the construction of a new stormwater sewer overflow tunnel in the vicinity. In April 2022, WXZ received a $4.2 million grant from the Ohio Department of Development. 8 This funding, part of Ohio’s new brownfield remediation program, was allocated for addressing asbestos, contaminated soils, and waste removal at their site.” Source: https://abandonedonline.net/location/ferry-cap-screw-company/ Side note: That website, abandonedonline.net, is pretty impressively well researched and up-to-date. They already had an entry on the demolition of Ferry Cap. Got to believe there must be some cross pollination around here 😉.
June 14, 2024Jun 14 1 hour ago, brtshrcegr said: “In March 2018, Scranton-Averell sold the former site of the Ferry Cap & Set Screw factory for $900,000 to WXZ Development, Inc., based in Fairview Park. 6 7 There were plans to transform the complex into residential units, but this redevelopment was paused due to the construction of a new stormwater sewer overflow tunnel in the vicinity. In April 2022, WXZ received a $4.2 million grant from the Ohio Department of Development. 8 This funding, part of Ohio’s new brownfield remediation program, was allocated for addressing asbestos, contaminated soils, and waste removal at their site.” Source: https://abandonedonline.net/location/ferry-cap-screw-company/ Side note: That website, abandonedonline.net, is pretty impressively well researched and up-to-date. They already had an entry on the demolition of Ferry Cap. Got to believe there must be some cross pollination around here 😉. I believe that's Sherman Cahal's site. :)
June 14, 2024Jun 14 12 hours ago, ASP1984 said: I've got an update: Ferry Cap & Screw doesn't exist anymore. Sad day. Ahhh! I thought I had more time. Man, we're losing these hulking buildings at a very fast pace. Not a bad thing (progress!) but also feels like a real loss (re: historical geography) when one of these comes down. Edited June 14, 2024Jun 14 by GISguy removed pics
June 14, 2024Jun 14 So apparently Scranton-Averell is willing to sell property. Hopefully they unload more in the near future.
June 14, 2024Jun 14 17 hours ago, Ethan said: A mixed use building with pedestrian connections on Scranton and Abbey levels would be very cool. It would provide a nice oasis between duck Island and Tremont, it could maybe also include a vertical pedestrian connection, maybe a restaurant with a skyline view to justify that vertical pedestrian connection... Lots of potential, probably won't happen, but it could be cool. I think the same concept could apply across the street from TREO on West 25th with the old industrial building that's there. With the loss of Ferry Cap, I hope to god they can make an adaptive reuse work there. Edited June 14, 2024Jun 14 by ASP1984
June 14, 2024Jun 14 Ferry Cap & Set Screw razed for new development By Ken Prendergast / June 14, 2024 Another big, old vacant factory in Cleveland has been knocked down. But this five-story factory, the former Ferry Cap & Set Screw Co., 2151 Scranton Rd. in Tremont, was recently the subject of a redevelopment plan. Its demolition by the owner/developer and the lack of a submitted plan for the site’s reuse is an intriguing turn of events. MORE: https://neo-trans.blog/2024/06/14/ferry-cap-set-screw-razed-for-new-development/ "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 15, 2024Jun 15 Prime location being right next to the Towpath trail and Centennial Trail that goes straight into the future Irishtown Bend park. I could see this being a great spot for a big apartment building. Although not sure if that cargo railroad complicates that. I would guess most of that traffic would be kind of disruptive for residents?
June 15, 2024Jun 15 2 hours ago, dwolfi01 said: Prime location being right next to the Towpath trail and Centennial Trail that goes straight into the future Irishtown Bend park. I could see this being a great spot for a big apartment building. Although not sure if that cargo railroad complicates that. I would guess most of that traffic would be kind of disruptive for residents? Treo is right next to the same tracks. I got a tour of the building when a freight train went by. I could barely hear It. And there are no road crossings nearby, so no train horns. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 15, 2024Jun 15 Updated the article with building square footage maximums allowable under the zoning code. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 15, 2024Jun 15 I am a big fan of WXZ. They do quality and often interesting work. I will say, however, that they move at a "deliberate" pace so I don't foresee anything happening for a while. I am also sort of concerned they may be over extending themselves. They have a lot going on for a relatively small development firm.
June 15, 2024Jun 15 2 hours ago, KJP said: Updated the article with building square footage maximums allowable under the zoning code. Says it's down for maintenance
June 15, 2024Jun 15 20 minutes ago, MyPhoneDead said: Says it's down for maintenance Mine's working. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 16, 2024Jun 16 On 6/14/2024 at 11:59 PM, KJP said: Treo is right next to the same tracks. I got a tour of the building when a freight train went by. I could barely hear It. And there are no road crossings nearby, so no train horns. I live on the backside of the Lincoln - forget keeping your windows open pretty much any time without hearing constant squeaking and squealing of trains across the Willey Ave bridge by Taps and Tails at all hours of the day/night. Its wreaks havoc on your nervous system but you eventually get used to it. Edited June 16, 2024Jun 16 by ASP1984
June 16, 2024Jun 16 Dunno the name of this building nor anything about its intended use but I'm extremely happy to see it finally get restored.
June 18, 2024Jun 18 ^ now that is unusual. a solid bldg with a great front — and just look at the lightbulbs going around the stained glass. old theater or church maybe? i especially love to see rehabbed saves like this.
June 19, 2024Jun 19 9 hours ago, mrnyc said: ^ now that is unusual. a solid bldg with a great front — and just look at the lightbulbs going around the stained glass. old theater or church maybe? i especially love to see rehabbed saves like this. Old theatre, my in-laws remember seeing shows there and playing basketball on the courts in the former Lincoln Park Baths next door. A few proposals over the years were nixed because the adjacent church (former owner) didn’t want any establishment serving alcohol. clevelandskyscrapers.com Cleveland Skyscrapers on Instagram
June 19, 2024Jun 19 The big rehab was a repair of the bowing wall on the parking lot side. It looked ready to collapse for a decade. I'd love to see what's left inside, but really this is what it looked like the last time I lived in Tremont, five years ago.
June 19, 2024Jun 19 5 hours ago, math said: The big rehab was a repair of the bowing wall on the parking lot side. It looked ready to collapse for a decade. I'd love to see what's left inside, but really this is what it looked like the last time I lived in Tremont, five years ago. I agree. Its been static, and looking pretty darn good, for awhile. I heard that the real impediment to reuse isn't the church, but the bath house condos next door. They do not want a bar in the space, which basically makes it a white elephant.
June 19, 2024Jun 19 39 minutes ago, gruver said: I agree. Its been static, and looking pretty darn good, for awhile. I heard that the real impediment to reuse isn't the church, but the bath house condos next door. They do not want a bar in the space, which basically makes it a white elephant. I work with rural landowners who, for the most part, complain that anyone telling anybody what they can or can't do with their property is communism, including zoning. I used to be 20/80 agree/disagree. With examples like this, its starting to feel more like 80/20.
June 22, 2024Jun 22 Going through my archives, came across this pic of Ferry Cap and Screw from 2011 - I pretty much forgot there was a low-rise building which was demolished for the construction of the sewer overflow tunnel. clevelandskyscrapers.com Cleveland Skyscrapers on Instagram
June 22, 2024Jun 22 2 hours ago, MayDay said: Going through my archives, came across this pic of Ferry Cap and Screw from 2011 - I pretty much forgot there was a low-rise building which was demolished for the construction of the sewer overflow tunnel. Was looking at historic satellite images before writing my article about the demo and was surprised to see there was a half-dozen buildings on site, although some were connected and appeared as a single building. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 23, 2024Jun 23 This could have been another Fairmont Creamery Project. Sure there were some parts that needed to be torn down, but that main building could have been an excellent anchor for a large new development.
June 23, 2024Jun 23 4 hours ago, cadmen said: Gotta have a developer before you can have a development. Ferry is owned by one. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
June 23, 2024Jun 23 3 hours ago, cadmen said: Gotta have a developer before you can have a development. Literally in the subheading of @KJParticle
June 23, 2024Jun 23 What l meant was a developer to re-purpose the old Ferry Cap building vs. tearing it down and putting up something new. My comment was in reference to @originaljbw saying it could have been another Fairmont Creamary if the building was saved rather than tearing it down. In other words "Gotta have a developer willing to do that."
June 24, 2024Jun 24 No, I get it @cadmen. If they pull out a great, mixed use development that fills the property with a couple of 10-15 floor buildings and stretches Tremont further north, then I can understand and accept. Instead, we are going to have 10 years of a dirt lot, a hundred meetings, and then maybe something will get built.
June 24, 2024Jun 24 3 hours ago, originaljbw said: Instead, we are going to have 10 years of a dirt lot, a hundred meetings, and then maybe something will get built. So certain about the future? "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
July 13, 2024Jul 13 St Theodosius Orthodox Cathedral rebuilding after fire. https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/we-follow-through/we-feel-very-blessed-that-we-can-repair-our-church-st-theodosius-orthodox-cathedral-rebuilding-after-fire
August 23, 2024Aug 23 The Arch at St. Michael gets underway By Ken Prendergast / August 23, 2024 Renovation work for The Arch at St. Michael is a day old. The funding program to pay for the renovations is 50 years old. And the Gothic Revival beauty located in Cleveland’s South Tremont neighborhood that will gain new life from the work is 118 years old. Combined, the milestones involved a lot of celebrating. MORE: https://neo-trans.blog/2024/08/23/the-arch-at-st-michael-gets-underway/ "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
September 6, 2024Sep 6 Tremont townhouses on Towpath put on slow path By Ken Prendergast / September 6, 2024 A unique townhouse development, one of the first that would be built directly facing the Towpath Trail, was on a fast path toward design approval and a zoning change. But City Planning Commission members decided that that path was a little too fast for it and urged that the developer and its architect go back and get more input from the neighborhood first. MORE: https://neo-trans.blog/2024/09/06/tremont-townhouses-on-towpath-put-on-slow-path/ "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
September 8, 2024Sep 8 I generally think these look fine. Pretty much in line with other new townhomes built in Cleveland or elsewhere. Have I seen better? Sure, but I don't know what people expect. These look pretty much in line with the existing tomehomes that are on the other side of Jefferson. Have no idea what's up with that care on the right side of that rendering though LOL.
September 9, 2024Sep 9 'A 1950s Citroen DS. The artist must be a fan or collector of French cars, and so added it in as a little self indulgence. Edited September 9, 2024Sep 9 by ExPatClevGuy
September 9, 2024Sep 9 15 hours ago, Rustbelter said: I generally think these look fine. Pretty much in line with other new townhomes built in Cleveland or elsewhere. Have I seen better? Sure, but I don't know what people expect. These look pretty much in line with the existing tomehomes that are on the other side of Jefferson. Have no idea what's up with that care on the right side of that rendering though LOL. I guess if you just don't care about architecture or urban design in any way, sure, these are fine.
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