December 16, 200618 yr If you haven't seen the sequel to "A Christmas Story" it is called "My Summer Story". It was partially filmed in Tremont, with Clevo as the backdrop in 1994.
December 18, 200618 yr Never heard of that movie. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
December 18, 200618 yr Never heard of that movie. I saw it by chance on HBO. I was flipping through channels a few years ago and there was the the Terminal Tower. The movie is from the same writer/narrator, Jean Shepherd. See here: http://www.fulvuedrive-in.com/review/4140/My+Summer+Story
December 18, 200618 yr i was always told that the movie wasn't worth my time, kinda like Major League II
December 18, 200618 yr i was always told that the movie wasn't worth my time, kinda like Major League II Kind of but not that bad!! Nice shots of Tremont & Downtown though.
December 28, 200618 yr Went by the museum yesterday. The house is a lone gem on a street of eyesores. Some of the homes are literally falling down. And last year, I did an article about a huge tire dump that had been piling up since the 1950s. Turns out it's down the hill behind the Christmas Story house! I hope more investment comes to the neighborhood soon or the Christmas Story house museum may be a flash in the pan. Perhaps it's proximity to Steelyard Commons will help? "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
December 28, 200618 yr that house was packed when i drove by it last week. i think that little cluster of houses has potential, i saw a few looking like they were being renovated (more closer to the main tremont neighborhood, but still).
December 28, 200618 yr The house is a lone gem on a street of eyesores. Some of the homes are literally falling down. I believe that house 3 doors down is a foreclosure that has been sitting for some time. I thought I saw a property warning sign sometime in the summer. I vaguely remember doing a couple of houses on that street last year, they are worse on the inside then the out. I was there yesterday with my dad. He drove in from Pittsburgh just to see the house. It was closed, but we sat outside for a while and talked to people. There had to be 20-25 people drive by, get out and take pictures and a good majority of them were out-of-towners. I do like the backdrop of the industrial valley behind the houses…very Cleveland...
December 28, 200618 yr I also went by the museum yesterday. I had the same experience -- It was closed, but I took some pictures and talked to some people. In the 15 minutes that I was there, I had to have seen 10 cars drive up, many with 4 or 5 people packed into them. Hopefully, this interest in the area might be a catalyst to get some rehabbers interested in doing some work in the adjacent houses & neighborhood.
April 5, 200718 yr This is a tragedy… :cry: 'Christmas Story' director dies in crash By JEREMIAH MARQUEZ, Associated Press Writer Film director Robert Clark, best known for the beloved holiday classic "A Christmas Story," was killed with his son Wednesday in a car wreck, the filmmaker's assistant and police said. Clark, 67, and son Ariel Hanrath-Clark, 22, were killed in the accident in Pacific Palisades, said Lyne Leavy, Clark's personal assistant.
June 25, 200717 yr Newsletter: Hello, fellow fans of “A Christmas Story!” It’s been a few months since our last newsletter because we have been BUSY BUSY BUSY! Since our Grand Opening in November 2006, we have welcomed over 32,000 guests to “A Christmas Story” House and Museum. We’ve continued to enhance the décor of the House, including furnishing the boys’ bedroom and putting a turkey in the oven that looks real enough to fool any Bumpus hound! We have a lot of fun events planned for this summer, including our Christmas in July Festivities and a visit from the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s “Rolling Roadshow” on August 5. Christmas in July Festivities Christmas. Lovely glorious beautiful Christmas around which the entire kid year revolves. Why wait until December for this yearly bacchanalia of peace on earth and good will to man? Join us to celebrate Christmas in July at “A Christmas Story” House and enjoy games, festivities and a special outdoor showing of everyone’s favorite holiday movie. Saturday, July 7 and Sunday, July 8: Cleveland Food Bank Food Drive Ralphie and Randy can tell you there are people all over the world without enough to eat. While we don’t want your meatloaf or your oatmeal, we DO want you to bring non-perishable food items to be given to the Cleveland Food Bank. Receive $1 off admission to the Museum and the House for each item you bring (up to $3 per person) in appreciation for your donation. (Discount applies to person making the donation.) Saturday, July 14 and Sunday, July 15: Adopt a Bumpus Hound No home is complete without the pitter patter of little feet racing to the kitchen to steal your turkey. Representatives from Dr. Lisa Hart’s Emergency Pet Clinic, the Memphis Animal Hospital and the Apex Animal Hospital will be on hand with pooches looking for a good home. Receive a free “A Christmas Story” t-shirt with your adoption. Saturday, July 21 and Sunday, July 22: Tremont Appreciation Days Help us honor Tremont, filming home of “A Christmas Story” and its sequel “My Summer Story.” All Tremont residents will receive half-priced admission (with proof of residence). Purchase “My Summer Story,” which was filmed almost exclusively in Tremont, at 50% off, and enjoy a 10% off of your other purchases in the gift shop. Join us on Sunday at our “Taste of Tremont” booth or at the House and Museum where we will be open for extended hours from noon – 7 pm. Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29: “A Christmas Story” Idol This is your chance to show the world just HOW much you love the movie! We’ll have three categories: singers, acting out movie scenes, and Ralphie look-alikes. Our panel of judges will grade on a scale from A+++ to C+ and crown the first-ever, “A Christmas Story” Idol! Must register by July 15 to participate. To register, either send us an email to [email protected] or call us at 216.298.4919. Sunday, August 5: Original Alamo Drafthouse Cinema “Rolling Roadshow” Screening of “A Christmas Story” presented by Warner Bros Consumer Products. Join us for a very special outdoor showing of our favorite movie, hosted by the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. Purchase VIP tickets and attend our private after-party at C&Y Chinese sponsored by Dewar’s White Label. Games, games, games! Some of the games we have planned include: 1) “Oh Fudge” – toss the snowball through the flat tire 2) “Stick the Glasses on the Ralphie” 3) “Are you Smarter than a Ralphie” movie trivia contest 4) Speed decoding Do you have any great ideas for games? Let us know and if we use your idea, you’ll win a t-shirt! Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Rolling Roadshow Proudly Presented by Warner Bros. Consumer Products We are proud to announce that Cleveland is one of the stops in the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s 3rd Annual Rolling Roadshow. Every summer, a crew from the Austin, Texas Alamo Drafthouse Theater travels across North America to host screenings of famous movies on their giant inflatable screen at the sites where they were filmed. Past locations include a cornfield in Iowa (“Field of Dreams”), Devils Tower in Wyoming (“Close Encounters of the Third Kind” for which our mom, Melinda Dillon, earned an Oscar nomination), and Alcatraz Island (“Escape from Alcatraz”). This year’s tour kicks off on July 18 in San Elizario, Texas for a screening of “Fandango.” The tour will include visits to Santa Cruz, CA (“Lost Boys”), Brownsville, OR (“Stand By Me”), Mt. Rushmore in Keystone, SD (“North by Northwest”), and Ft. Knox, TN (“Goldfinger”) before heading to Cleveland on Sunday, August 5. The screening event is proudly presented by Warner Bros Consumer Products. Details for the day are still in the works, but will include appearances by some of the actors, including Scott Schwartz (“Flick”) and Zack Ward (“Scut Farkus”), as well as a BB gun shooting range and plenty of food from area vendors throughout the day, beginning at noon. The screen will be set up next to the House at 3159 W. 11th Street and the show will begin after sunset. Be sure to bring your own blanket or chair to this outdoor event. The screening, dedicated to the late Bob Clark, is free; however, a limited number of VIP tickets will be available to purchase which will include special seating and a private after-party at C&Y Chinese Restaurant. Special hotel packages are being offered by the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel. Use this link for more information and to make reservations: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-deals/clebr-renaissance-cleveland-hotel/ . For more information about the Rolling Roadshow, visit www.originalamo.com, or our website, www.achristmasstoryhouse.com. “A Christmas Story House” and Museum is open year-round on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 am to 5 pm and Sundays from noon to 5 pm. Tours of the house run every half hour. Regular admission is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, $5 for children ages 7-12, and free for children ages 6 and under. For more information visit www.achristmasstoryhouse.com or call 216-298-4919. Take Care, Steve Siedlecki Director, A Christmas Story House
December 19, 200816 yr Just a little love Every December since 1997 Turner networks have supplied American families with the ultimate holiday treat: 24 hours of A Christmas Story. This year will be no different. Starting at 8:00 p.m. on December 24, TBS will air Jean Sheppard’s film A Christmas Story twelve times in a row, ending Christmas evening. The film, which was not particularly popular during its theatrical release in 1983, has become an American icon; in its own way a representation of the American Christmas experience itself. In no small part this is due to Turner’s dedication to airing the film. Between TBS, TNT and TCM, Turner stations have aired the film 240 times. Last year 47 million viewers tuned in. The film is an adaptation of a Jean Sheppard story, telling the tale of young Ralphie Parker's ninth Christmas in 1940’s Indiana. All Ralphie wants for Christmas is a Red Ryder BB gun, but every time he voices his desire he is met with the same response: “You’ll shoot your eye out!” He spends the weeks prior to Christmas trying to hatch every possible scheme to get his coveted toy – from impressing his teacher with an essay to appealing to a department store Santa, all in vain. The film has so caught the hearts and memories of American viewers it has become an iconic representation, often referenced in advertising. This year Cingular Wireless and Office Max are both running ad campaigns based on the film, and in years past Macy’s has dedicated window displays to the film at their flagship Herald Square store in New York City. Starring a young Peter Billingsley as Raphie, Ian Petrella as his younger brother and Melinda Dillon and Darren McGavin as his parents, the film was shot mostly on location in my home - Cleveland, Ohio. As a tribute to the city the film producers had the Parker family living on Cleveland Street. The house featured in the film still stands today and is open to the public year-round for tours. Directly across the street is the A Christmas Story Museum, featuring memorabilia and a gift shop where, among other treasures, every size leg lamp can be purchased. Originally produced by MGM, Warner Bros. bought the rights in 1986 as a part of a fifty-movie package deal. For your own shot at a leg lamp and other great movie trinkets, enter the "A Very Funny Holiday Tradition" employee contest or come to my home town of Cleveland, Ohio for a visit. And, of course, be sure to watch the movie on TBS this Christmas. Happy Holidays......
December 21, 200816 yr This was on the front page of today's travel section of the the SF Sun-Sentinel (from SP Times) Visit the Christmas Story House and step into the holiday classic's 1940s world By Sean Daly, Times Staff Writer In print: Sunday, November 30, 2008 The home is located in the Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.tampabay.com/features/travel/article917032.ece Audio Slideshow: http://www.tampabay.com/specials/2008/audio_slideshows/achristmasstory/index.shtml
September 6, 200915 yr A Christmas Story House & Museum marks 100,000th visitor Posted by brandy on September 5, 2009 at 9:21 am A Christmas Story House & Museum last week reached a major milestone with its 100,000th visitor. Brunswick, Maine’s Lee Stanton won the distinction — and a leg lamp — on his stop in Cleveland to visit the pop culture destination where people from around the globe go to celebrate the holiday movie classic, “A Christmas Story.” ....................... http://blog.newsok.com/bamsblog/2009/09/05/a-christmas-story-house-museum-marks-100000th-visitor/ For more information, go to www.AChristmasStoryHouse.com.
September 6, 200915 yr Love the house.. I also read the article above that was older. It would be nice to see a "Christmas Story Land" If you look at the film in scenes where there were shots of the neighborhood, you can see that it was in better condition than it is now... The houses on W.11th next to the CS house look deplorable. Not even the "Bumpas' " house looked that bad. I would like to see that street cleaned up more and become a destination block. At least get the owners some assistance in getting the places to look respectable..or get after any absenteeism.
September 13, 200915 yr Love the house.. I also read the article above that was older. It would be nice to see a "Christmas Story Land" If you look at the film in scenes where there were shots of the neighborhood, you can see that it was in better condition than it is now... The houses on W.11th next to the CS house look deplorable. Not even the "Bumpas' " house looked that bad. I would like to see that street cleaned up more and become a destination block. At least get the owners some assistance in getting the places to look respectable..or get after any absenteeism. They don't look that bad.
September 13, 200915 yr Love the house.. I also read the article above that was older. It would be nice to see a "Christmas Story Land" If you look at the film in scenes where there were shots of the neighborhood, you can see that it was in better condition than it is now... The houses on W.11th next to the CS house look deplorable. Not even the "Bumpas' " house looked that bad. I would like to see that street cleaned up more and become a destination block. At least get the owners some assistance in getting the places to look respectable..or get after any absenteeism. I've watched the movie at least 3 times in the past week (4-yr old son loves it) and I don't know what you are talking about. It is very difficult to get a good look at any other house in the neighborhood in the movie. Also, a lot of the movie was shot in Toronto. Provide us with some pictures to support your claims.
September 13, 200915 yr Love the house.. I also read the article above that was older. It would be nice to see a "Christmas Story Land" If you look at the film in scenes where there were shots of the neighborhood, you can see that it was in better condition than it is now... The houses on W.11th next to the CS house look deplorable. Not even the "Bumpas' " house looked that bad. I would like to see that street cleaned up more and become a destination block. At least get the owners some assistance in getting the places to look respectable..or get after any absenteeism. I've watched the movie at least 3 times in the past week (4-yr old son loves it) and I don't know what you are talking about. It is very difficult to get a good look at any other house in the neighborhood in the movie. Also, a lot of the movie was shot in Toronto. Provide us with some pictures to support your claims. Damn you 3231, I was leading up to that since the house specifically was built on a set in Toronto. I was giving the man rope! :wink:
September 13, 200915 yr 3231 your right some of the movie was shot in Toronto but many of the street scenes where the museum is were shot in Cleveland on that street. I know the school scenes and others were in Toronto.
September 13, 200915 yr The school scenes and others were shot in St. Catherine's, Ontario - not Toronto. clevelandskyscrapers.com Cleveland Skyscrapers on Instagram
September 13, 200915 yr The school scenes and others were shot in St. Catherine's, Ontario - not Toronto. Correct!
September 13, 200915 yr "No. that's like saying someone lives in Shaker when there home is in Cleveland." Oh please in the context of what we are talking about I hardly think it's critical. Parts of the movie were shot outside of Cleveland, in Canada, and in the studio. Talk about getting bogged down is ridiculous semantics. Do you think people really care what province or part of Canada some of the scenes were shot? Then why comment? :wink:
September 13, 200915 yr "The school scenes and others were shot in St. Catherine's, Ontario - not Toronto" Aren't we picking at straws here? Ok Ontario versus Toronto? No. thats like saying someone lives in Shaker when there home is in Cleveland. God forbid that ever happen
September 13, 200915 yr St. Catharines is actually much closer to Buffalo/Niagara Falls than Toronto, same province but not the same metro area. And yes, the people in St. Catharines care quite a bit since I believe the Christmas Story House has a partnership with a group there that also shares an interest in the movie. They'd probably be the first to tell you that they're not Toronto ;-) Regarding the neighborhood around the Christmas Story House and Museum, which is part of my block club... Yes, just like the northern section of Tremont was a royally mixed bag fifteen years ago, the same can be said for the southern portion today. There are well-kept rental doubles next to shoddy absentee owned rentals, next to long-time residents' homes in need of polish next to some large Victorians that are part of the Tremont home tour. That's just Tremont - it's a mixed bag, like it's always been; most of the time that's good, other times - maybe not so much. As a resident, I'd rather have quiet, respectful neighbors in a shabbier home than obnoxious disrespectful ones in new construction. I'd rather have a vigilant modest-income neighbor who has lived in the area for 40+ years than a high-income renter with absolutely no interest in the neighborhood other than being close to the bistros/bars. I'd rather have a friendly well-run neighborhood bar with a local owner like the Clark Bar than some ultra-modern trendy nightclub that makes living here unbearable. Sure, if it were up to me, I'd write a check and help those who need to fix up their properties but that's not reality. What IS reality is the Holmden-Buhrer-Rowley block club is part of the city's Model Block Program. I'm not sure of the exact details but I'm pretty sure it involves grants to help homeowners fix up distressed properties. I can definitely say that I've seen a lot of work on the housing stock south of 490; not at breakneck speed, but over the years it's palpable. And that pace is fine because it doesn't result in the uglier part of gentrification where long-time residents are forced out because they can no longer afford to stay put. I've come to know some of the "lifers" and you will never meet anyone who gives more of a sh!t about this area than them. Keep in mind that not too long ago, you wouldn't go into Tremont without packing heat - but now, both the northern section (with restaurants/galleries/festivals) and the southern section (the Christmas Story House) manage to draw people from all over the region and then some. "The corner of Rowly (don't know if that is how it is spelled) and West 11th where there is a brick store-type house/building combo." That would be the Rowley Inn, which is a neighborhood joint popular with blue-collar types (after all, it's right up the hill from the steel mills). clevelandskyscrapers.com Cleveland Skyscrapers on Instagram
September 13, 200915 yr ^ I also share the same feelings about the above preferences. When one of the articles mentioned something like "A Christmas Story Street" or something to that effect...In that case...I just thought some of the houses next to the CSH itself on the same side could use some work. If they are owners who are having difficulty keeping them up to basics...it would be nice to see them painted. If it is careless absenteeism on the other hand, it would be good to see the property owners held accountable. I live next to a similar situation and the people are obnoxious behaving, loud, etc. I don't think the owner cares who he rents to.
September 14, 200915 yr Love the house.. I also read the article above that was older. It would be nice to see a "Christmas Story Land" If you look at the film in scenes where there were shots of the neighborhood, you can see that it was in better condition than it is now... The houses on W.11th next to the CS house look deplorable. Not even the "Bumpas' " house looked that bad. I would like to see that street cleaned up more and become a destination block. At least get the owners some assistance in getting the places to look respectable..or get after any absenteeism. I've watched the movie at least 3 times in the past week (4-yr old son loves it) and I don't know what you are talking about. It is very difficult to get a good look at any other house in the neighborhood in the movie. Also, a lot of the movie was shot in Toronto. Provide us with some pictures to support your claims. If you watched this 4 times and cannot see this then you're not being very observant. I could watch it with you and point out exactly what I am talking about. Besides, this was not the point of my post... The point was, that if there was to be an idea of "A Christmas Story Street" eventually manifest...as basically mentioned in an article above somewhere... it would be good to see the other homes in better/respectable shape on the street because they look like total crap. I noticed when Ralphie was walking to school out of his house, heading south...you can see a glimpse of the street on the left...another part you can see the corner of Rowly (don't know if that is how it is spelled) and West 11th where there is a brick store-type house/building combo. I don't have photos to post, but maybe I can play the movie at a classic movie night social I host...and I'd be happy to freeze frame the parts so that my claims can be fully supported for ardent analysts of the film. I disagree with you. I've watched the movie very closely, but they really don't give you good shots of the neighboring homes. You see glimpses of them , but you can't really make them out very well.
December 22, 200915 yr Exotic dancer stays in 'Christmas Story' house Updated: 12/22/2009 11:19:07 AM Posted: 12/22/2009 11:16:38 AM CLEVELAND -- A male exotic dancer and former reality TV contestant gets to spend a couple of nights living like Ralphie, in the Cleveland house used for the movie "A Christmas Story." The experience is a "major award" for Billy Jeffrey, who says he's obsessed with the 1983 film. He won his stay in the house by bidding $4,200 in an online charity auction and was scheduled to make his sleepovers Monday and Tuesday nights. http://www.wkyc.com/news/local/news_article.aspx?storyid=127538&catid=2
December 22, 200915 yr Exotic dancer stays in 'Christmas Story' house Updated: 12/22/2009 11:19:07 AM Posted: 12/22/2009 11:16:38 AM CLEVELAND -- A male exotic dancer and former reality TV contestant gets to spend a couple of nights living like Ralphie, in the Cleveland house used for the movie "A Christmas Story." The experience is a "major award" for Billy Jeffrey, who says he's obsessed with the 1983 film. He won his stay in the house by bidding $4,200 in an online charity auction and was scheduled to make his sleepovers Monday and Tuesday nights. http://www.wkyc.com/news/local/news_article.aspx?storyid=127538&catid=2 "Exotic"? How vanilla and desperate is WKYC? I'm a huge fan of the Christmas story house personally and professionally and this "story" isn't news. What garbage!
December 23, 200915 yr More in depth to my "smut" story ;) http://www.cleveland.com/people/index.ssf/2009/12/post_2.html
November 29, 201311 yr Toledo News Now @ToledoNewsNow 29m Long line for the grand opening of the Christmas Story House's new gift shop in Cleveland. http://bit.ly/1b3ZIxc pic.twitter.com/BN9e8AwY7p "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
December 16, 201311 yr I actually read through this thread and thought it was funny when someone said something along the lines of-- "I don't think the house will attract anyone from out of town, but it may just bring some suburbanites in." It's nice to see that couldn't be further from the truth today! Drive by on any weekend and the line to get in goes down the street. Unfortunately, the house directly to the right of it is somewhat embarrassing. The owners of the house have done a great job of establishing a nice little Christmas Story area on the street with parking, gift shop, etc. I also really like that the neighbors take a lot of pride through decorating their houses for Christmas in an over-the-top way for all the visitors who drive down their street to get to the house. This was a huge development for Cleveland, because it's not just a science or art museum that any other city has.. it's a real attraction!
December 16, 201311 yr One of the more intriguing things about a visit there is seeing the 24"x36"map the museum has setup that allows visitors to put a pin where they are from. The crowded pins literally span the entire globe (non-USA countries are represented with their flag, no map), and apparently they have had to clear the map twice already this holiday season as of 2 weeks ago. It's really quite a sight.
December 17, 201311 yr I actually read through this thread and thought it was funny when someone said something along the lines of-- "I don't think the house will attract anyone from out of town, but it may just bring some suburbanites in." It's nice to see that couldn't be further from the truth today! Drive by on any weekend and the line to get in goes down the street. Unfortunately, the house directly to the right of it is somewhat embarrassing. The owners of the house have done a great job of establishing a nice little Christmas Story area on the street with parking, gift shop, etc. I also really like that the neighbors take a lot of pride through decorating their houses for Christmas in an over-the-top way for all the visitors who drive down their street to get to the house. This was a huge development for Cleveland, because it's not just a science or art museum that any other city has.. it's a real attraction! A science museum or an art museum isn't a real attraction? I'll bet the Cleveland Art Museum or the Great Lakes Science Center draws more attendance per year than the Christmas Story House & Museum. It's a nice little pop culture draw, and especially during the cold-weather months. So don't get me wrong -- I LOVE having the Christmas Story House in my hometown! BTW, an interior tour of the Christmas Story House is on Google Earth. It's a VERY small house. I've never been in it, but one of these days -- probably in the spring! There ought to be more attractions around the house to make it more worthwhile, such as a building with props and sets showing "the making of" of the movie. There is a Chinese restaurant trying to capitalize on the Bo' Ling Chop Suey Palace shown in the movie: http://www.achristmasstoryhouse.com/index.php/chinese-restaurant/ But I thought a restaurant by the same name and located within a short walk of the house would be a great draw. FYI, the actual Bo' Ling Chop Sury Palace restaurant and filming site is actually in Toronto. But there's nothing preventing it from being recreated here, within walking distance of the house. Just my $0.02. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
December 23, 201311 yr ACSM on the national news Saturday: http://www.nbcnews.com/id/3032619/#53892808
January 9, 201411 yr I actually read through this thread and thought it was funny when someone said something along the lines of-- "I don't think the house will attract anyone from out of town, but it may just bring some suburbanites in." It's nice to see that couldn't be further from the truth today! Drive by on any weekend and the line to get in goes down the street. Unfortunately, the house directly to the right of it is somewhat embarrassing. The owners of the house have done a great job of establishing a nice little Christmas Story area on the street with parking, gift shop, etc. I also really like that the neighbors take a lot of pride through decorating their houses for Christmas in an over-the-top way for all the visitors who drive down their street to get to the house. This was a huge development for Cleveland, because it's not just a science or art museum that any other city has.. it's a real attraction! A science museum or an art museum isn't a real attraction? I'll bet the Cleveland Art Museum or the Great Lakes Science Center draws more attendance per year than the Christmas Story House & Museum. It's a nice little pop culture draw, and especially during the cold-weather months. So don't get me wrong -- I LOVE having the Christmas Story House in my hometown! There is a Chinese restaurant trying to capitalize on the Bo' Ling Chop Suey Palace shown in the movie: http://www.achristmasstoryhouse.com/index.php/chinese-restaurant/ But I thought a restaurant by the same name and located within a short walk of the house would be a great draw. FYI, the actual Bo' Ling Chop Sury Palace restaurant and filming site is actually in Toronto. But there's nothing preventing it from being recreated here, within walking distance of the house. Just my $0.02. I am saying that any city has an art museum and a science museum. Sure our art museum is incredible, but I hear from many people that Pittsburgh's Carnegie Science Center is leaps and bounds above Cleveland's. Even Akron has COSI if I remember correctly. These are just attractions that are common in cities. Things like the Christmas Story house are unique and can only be found here. You don't find a West Side Market in ANY city, therefore it's a draw to come to Cleveland and see. Especially for people who do not enjoy browsing an art museum, but would enjoy some movie history, The Christmas Story house is more attractive to them. I personally do not seek out museums when I am visiting a new city... We have museums here. I like to visit things that are unique and are attached to the city's name. That's just me, but I doubt I am the only one with that thought. I have to say I love your idea of Bo' Ling Chop Sury. I think you should make a nice investment in the neighborhood, KJP 8-)
January 10, 201411 yr well, there are versions of west side markets in other cities too. but i hear ya, i love uniquely local attractions like a christmas story house. my ideas for more in this style would be a heisman house museum that show rotating stuff about college football or like rotate mini-exhibits of heisman winners in the house; a garret morgan museum showing inventors, with an aa focus; and a superman museum with comics exhibits or rotating exhibits of superman's friends and enemies. and we could go on, but i think ot would be fitting and cool for cle to become known for small, even quirky attractions or small museums like christmas story (i continue to be pissed the dali museum was lost to tampa).
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