Although it doesn't involve new construction per se, I thought I'd add my pics of some projects around the 'lower Euclid' (aka Euclid Avenue between Cleveland State University and Public Square).

 

The restoration/re-use of the WT Grant building into loft apartments (before and after shots - the House of Blues building is next to the Grant Building on the far left of the photo):

 

 

 

And the reconstruction of East 4th - they're using granite curbs and if my sources are correct - they'll be adding brick pavers and outdoor/patio dining. The shorter 2-story building on the right will serve as the East 4th entrance to the House of Blues:

Wonderful pics. It took me a couple of double-takes to realize the red brick building in each of the top two photos were the same building! I had no idea there were still craftsmen who were capable of replicating intricate brickwork from a century ago. What a nice surprise!

 

KJP

E4th is going to be amazing. its already lively even without a street lol

thank you sir

Quote:It took me a couple of double-takes to realize the red brick building in each of the top two photos were the same building!

 

Shit your right.

Here's a much earlier (long before restoration work started) photo of the red-brick building. Folks, this is why Cleveland is a leader in restoration of architecturally significant buildings:

 

^ which is why every now and then when you go downtown you notice buildings you never seen before

BTW the road looks really neat. Paving stones and brick roads, very well done. There are about three new restarounts and a theatre/live entertainment bar there that look very nice indeed.

Developers office:

^^What street is their office located on?

On east 4th its mid way down on the east side of the street, actualy its more of a city type office promoting the hood and the "Cleveland rebirth". The have pamphlets and stuff inside for taking but it wasnt open when I was walking through.

Thanks, I'll make sure I get one

Does anybody know what happened to the Negro League baseball jerseys that were in the window display above the jewelry store?  I thought they were a fine historical tribute that fit in well with atmosphere of the block. 

Well, I suspect the jeweler, A. Sissler, lost a lot of business because of the E. 4th construction project. Losing this historical collection is another loss for Cleveland.

 

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Mystery solved! The owner of the jewlry store, Bob Zimmer, is opening The Baseball Heritage Museum in the Colonial Marketplace. 4,800 square feet of space with all kinds of authentic memorabilia!!!

 

The grand opening is tomorrow, coinciding with the Indians-Pirates game. As a salute to the Negro Leagues, the Tribe will be wearing throwback Cleveland Buckeye jerseys and Pirates will be wearing the colors of the Homestead Grays.

 

Get out of the suburbs, downtown is the place to be.

 

Scott