The gas station is obviously still there today.  I get sandwiches at the Havana there sometimes.

The gas station is obviously still there today.  I get sandwiches at the Havana there sometimes.

 

Actually, the Marathon gas station isn't located on the site of the SOHIO station, but on the left on the site of the watch repair building.  The 1940's era photo was taken from a building (no longer standing) that was on the NW corner of Woodland and E. 55th, and the SOHIO station is on the triangle made by Woodland and Kinsman.

 

For something really sobering, check out this present-day view of the same site, looking in approximately the same direction: http://www.bing.com/maps/default.aspx?v=2&FORM=LMLTCP&cp=qxf5pp85w3rw&style=b&lvl=2&tilt=-90&dir=0&alt=-1000&phx=0&phy=0&phscl=1&scene=6732963&encType=1

Looks great back then.  Today, that is one of the more troubled intersections in Cleveland.  The traffic is heavy... but at least the long waits allow you time to get a good window washing from one of the vagrants who come knocking on your window.  And that Marathon is a "hot spot" on the weekends after the clubs/bars close.

 

I am not a Negative Nancy by any means when it comes to Cleveland, but IMHO this area and anywhere to the south and east of it is and SHOULD BE the City's ghetto.

For something really sobering, check out this present-day view of the same site, looking in approximately the same direction: http://www.bing.com/maps/default.aspx?v=2&FORM=LMLTCP&cp=qxf5pp85w3rw&style=b&lvl=2&tilt=-90&dir=0&alt=-1000&phx=0&phy=0&phscl=1&scene=6732963&encType=1

 

Progress! And somehow, even with all that extra pavement, and far fewer buildings, it's still a hellacious intersection for vehicular traffic.  And pedestrians?  Yikes...

beyond shocking.  beyond depressing.  apocalyptic.

Would anyone be interested in turning this thread into a Cleveland historical photo thread? Some of us have lots of historical photos of the city, but there are others who have maybe one or two and might be reluctant to share them because they don't want to start a whole new thread for it.

 

Perhaps I could change this to "Share your Cleveland historical photos here"?

 

And yes, I have a few photos I'd be willing to contribute every so often... ;)

http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php/topic,766.0.html

OK, here's my contributions....

 

 

I disagree with the author that Harvard-Broadway was Cleveland's only "New York-style intersection." The author, Harry Christiansen (a transit historian who later went over to the dark side and worked as Albert Porter's propaganda chief), had a tendency for being overly dramatic. Cleveland had many downtown intersections which could easily be confused with those in New York City. Among the neighborhoods, this was another....

 

East 55th and Euclid Avenue:

 

 

I take it the photo from Broadway/harvard is taken from Holy Name, Correct?

For something really sobering, check out this present-day view of the same site, looking in approximately the same direction: http://www.bing.com/maps/default.aspx?v=2&FORM=LMLTCP&cp=qxf5pp85w3rw&style=b&lvl=2&tilt=-90&dir=0&alt=-1000&phx=0&phy=0&phscl=1&scene=6732963&encType=1

 

Progress! And somehow, even with all that extra pavement, and far fewer buildings, it's still a hellacious intersection for vehicular traffic. And pedestrians? Yikes...

 

 

Amazing map shot... there is nothing left at all...except the gas station which now has even a much larger setback.

Here is a photo that demonstrates a sort of an 'extra downtown' this sort of area was pervasive in the city and they were very functional to the needs of residents, ie; bakery, fruit, hardware, clothiers, shoes, and other things... If there is a place for such photos please excuse the misplacement. The ends on the left and right were sliced off a bit, but you can see the density, pedestrian orientation and small setbacks to get the idea.

 

Compare this photo with the same place today. Yikes...all emptiness!

 

It dont think as spaces like that as an "extra downtown".  Thats the traditional neighborhood commercial district.

 

 

Hello,

 

This site was recommended to me as I am in search of pictures of certain structures in/around Cleveland to compliment my family history records.

 

If someone would be able to get a picture or two I would greatly appreciate it.

 

The first is the Osterland Co. on 2148 Scranton Rd. Though this company is no longer owned by the Osterland family (from what records I have), it still holds the family name.

 

The 2nd is the Osterland Dock. From what I have been able to find it is just North of the W 3rd st bridge. If there is any kind of plaque or sign or anything that would be preferable.

 

Thanks in advance for any help...

 

Jon

I am going to move this posting to the Cleveland Vintage photo thread later this evening.

 

In the meantime, please use the search function on this forum to look for the pictures. Also, go to Clevelandmemory.org and use its search function, where you'll probably have more success. When using that, type in street names as well as Osterland as your search terms.

 

Let us know if you find what you're looking for.

KJP...thank you. 

 

I tried Clevelandmemory and found one picture from the late 70s of someone who is most likely related but that was the only picture. 

 

However, I wasn't necessarily looking for Vintage photos.  Current photos would be fine and actually what I was expecting.  Do you recommend a somewhere else to post such a request?

 

Thanks again..

 

Jon

Featured on vintage photo blog Shorpy today: The Arcade in Cleveland, in 1901. Be sure to click on the photo for a hi-res view. Or get the original 150 MB TIFF from the Library of Congress.

Very cool - notice that the image on the blog has the original Superior side staircase.

Gorgeous.  When I was in town I made sure to stop in the Arcade.

A second photo was posted today: The Arcade in 1966! (and the original TIFF at the LOC, along with a ground-level shot)

great stuff!!

Very cool - notice that the image on the blog has the original Superior side staircase.

 

... and the carbon-arc lights suspended from the roof. There's no bridge at the mid point. The light fixtures on all levels are different, too. The fixtures at the top of the staircase in the foreground are F-A-A-ABULOUS! Do those fit the Art Nouveau definition?

 

That's a long exposure; there are people in it, but because of they're moveming they only appear as ghosts. Note the gentleman on the right by the railing, who has paused to look at a paper and then moved on.

WOW, I missed that.  Its super cool/creepy

These are some oldies from the early 60's from an old Foster Kleiser (billboards) brochure.

I want so many of those cars.

I can't place the pic at Denison.

Awesome!

Holy schinkies, the Ecto-1 is in there!

I can't place the pic at Denison.

That's because so much of it isn't there anymore, such as the Denison Theater (which, if you look carefully is in the building with the White Dove mural.

^I grew up there, and I remember the theater. I was thinking the Ryam Motors location is the current Earl Sheib ("I'll paint any car, any color") auto detailing place, right?

^I grew up there, and I remember the theater. I was thinking the Ryam Motors location is the current Earl Sheib ("I'll paint any car, any color") auto detailing place, right?

 

When did the Denison Neighborhood start to go down hill?

Would that make the Denison Theatre where McDonald's is now?

Playhouse square sure has changed.  Wow

^I grew up there, and I remember the theater. I was thinking the Ryam Motors location is the current Earl Sheib ("I'll paint any car, any color") auto detailing place, right?

 

Cleveland still has Earl Schieb? I had a '79 Trans Am painted at the East Columbus (Livingston Ave.) one that burned down in the late '90s.

Would that make the Denison Theatre where McDonald's is now?

 

correct

 

 

 

I'd love to have seen Euclid Ave around E. 105th St in person.

Here you have pics at 102nd and 107th Sts. It's so different today. I wish we would stop demolitions in Midtown/UC immediately.

That last picture is pretty ridiculous.

^It's so odd to see that angle with the former warehouse building which was demo'd for a Doubletree Hotel that was never built (on the left); then the Bradley Building without the added floors, and of course the Pinnacle would be above the car on the right.

Can I just say the street lights in the last few pics puts our current snakeheads to shame!  (a couple snakeheads do pop up in these 60's shots though)

"Cobraheads! Get it right, COBRAheads! COOOOOBRAAAAAA!" - Cobra Commander

In August 2011 we need to post a current pic of the E.24th & Euclid intersection.  Right now just the bookstore building is the same.  That will change in June when demolition is scheduled to begin.

cotton club, gas town -- these are great finds.

 

^I grew up there, and I remember the theater. I was thinking the Ryam Motors location is the current Earl Sheib ("I'll paint any car, any color") auto detailing place, right?

 

Cleveland still has Earl Schieb? I had a '79 Trans Am painted at the East Columbus (Livingston Ave.) one that burned down in the late '90s.

 

yeah they're still around. i walk by one going to one of my south bronx work sites. looks like cle has the only one left in ohio:

 

http://www.earlscheib.com/

Where'd you get the brochure?

Where'd you get the brochure?

The reference library at Cooper School of Art. When the school went out of business in '81-'82, a bunch of us helped ourselves to it. Nobody seemed to want this brochure however, so I snagged it.

Not sure if this was posted. Just imagine if they were still here

 

 

http://www.cardcow.com/images/set300/card00792_fr.jpg

I'm going to have to call in sick tomorrow.

But where are people supposed to park?!!!

 

Awesome pic- I don't think I've ever seen that one before, thanks!

Awesome but it is really disorientating because I spend the whole time looking at it going, ok I know this building is still there, now is that one pavement or not,? that one is gone...etc...

i did the same thing. i looked through figuring out what ones are still there and which ones are gone. We lost a little bit of the height

great find but oh gawd -- of all the unbearable historic photos that one may be the worst!

 

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here's other classic cle views!

 

http://blog.iheartcleveland.com/2009/05/vintage-cleveland.html

 

http://www.family-images.com/oh/misc/ohmisc2.htm

 

http://www.family-images.com/oh/misc/ohmisc2.htm

 

gordon park 1906

http://www.family-images.com/oh/misc/ohmisc2.htm

 

http://www.dipity.com/tickr/Flickr_cleveland/list

 

euclid & e17th  1955

http://clevelandclassicmedia.blogspot.com/2010/02/vintage-photoswxelwjw.html

 

 

Some depressing and some fun pictures...

From Cleveland Memory

 

 

 

This section of euclid ave now dead

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gordon park, without the freeway, had to be impressive

Thanks. There's some pictures of Euclid Ave I haven't seen before nice finds.

 

But I think the only dead section of Euclid right now is just east of East 9th.