It is almost impossible to get from one side of Cleveland to the other without having to cross a bridge. And there are several beautiful bridges in town. While people spend a lot of time crossing OVER them, they don’t always get a good look at the bridge itself.Here are a few ground level views of some of Cleveland’s most notable bridges.The Veterans Memorial Bridge (AKA The Detroit-Superior
Wednesday, 26 December 2007
Thursday, 20 December 2007
Is it time to crown a new King – or Queen – of Cleveland weather forecasting?
Posted on 04:17 by jackson
I’ve lived in the Cleveland area all my life, and I’ve seen a lot of weather – and weather forecasters – come and go. I’m of the opinion that many people are loyal to a particular channel for only a few reasons, and one of those reasons is the credibility and likeability of the on-air weather talent.I came to a conclusion last night watching the weather on Fox 8 during the 5:00 hour: It’s time
Posted in Andre Bernier, Betsy Kling, Cleveland, Dick Goddard, Hollie Strano, Jeff Tanchak, Mark Johnson, Scott Sabol, WEWS, WJW, WKYC, WOIO
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Wednesday, 19 December 2007
Cleveland's Beautiful Lakeview Cemetery
Posted on 11:13 by jackson
I’m not one to visit cemeteries – I’d rather be with the living – but Lakeview Cemetery, located in the east side of Cleveland on Euclid Avenue, is a place not to be missed. Some of its most notable – albeit dead - residents are: James A. Garfield – 20th President of the United States. President Garfield was born in Orange Township (now Moreland Hills) , and lived in Mentor, Ohio (his home was
Saturday, 15 December 2007
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
Posted on 04:28 by jackson
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is located in Cleveland, right on the edge of the Lake Erie shoreline.Cleveland was the popular choice for the location for the Rock Hall, winning out over Memphis Tennessee, New York City, and Cincinnati, Ohio. At the time, some couldn’t understand why Cleveland was the right place for the museum. Wikipedia says, “Cleveland lobbied hard to be chosen,
Tuesday, 11 December 2007
Interesting Cleveland Architecture: The Peter B. Lewis Building at CWRU
Posted on 13:36 by jackson
A few years ago I had to attend a business class at the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University. The class was being held in the George S. Dively Building, a very nice, sedate looking structure with a somewhat sterile, yet calming interior. While driving around, trying to find a place to park, I spotted another structure across the street that looked like someone had
Friday, 7 December 2007
The Tower at Erieview (aka Erieview Tower)
Posted on 09:39 by jackson
I remember in 1964, as a kid, the big deal that was made over a new skyscraper in Cleveland, called, at the time, Erieview Tower. It was supposed to be part of an urban renewal project. It was also a big deal when I was a kid that our parents would take us for a drive through downtown to see the Christmas lights on all the buildings. When I first laid eyes on Erieview Tower, I thought, “What an
Tuesday, 4 December 2007
The Old Cleveland Browns Fight Song
Posted on 05:11 by jackson
A prerequisite of being a true Clevelander is that you have to be a die-hard Browns fan. In my book, being a die-hard Browns fan means it's OK if you get upset with the team when they don't play well. In fact, that's probably the only way you can survive as a Browns fan because let's face it, if you don't vent about the team, it will make you crazy.So to help everyone stay charged up about this
Monday, 3 December 2007
The Terminal Tower and Tower City
Posted on 05:04 by jackson
Nothing says Cleveland like the Terminal Tower. Located on Public Square, it opened in 1928 with a height 0f 708 feet – 52 stories. It was the tallest building in North America outside New York, until surpassed in 1964 by Boston's Prudential Tower. The architects were Graham, Anderson, Probst & White, and was built by brothers Mantis J. and Oris P. Van Sweringen. The building was constructed
Thursday, 29 November 2007
The Arcade - A Photo Update
Posted on 08:20 by jackson
As a post script to my blog entry of November 26, here are some updated photos of the Arcade, decorated for the holidays. These pictures were taken on November 28, 2007. Check out my blog home page for the latest information, HERE!
Monday, 26 November 2007
Favorite Places: The Arcade
Posted on 13:20 by jackson
Image from WikiCommons, a public domain photo (2006)ArcadePronunciation: \är-ˈkād\Function: nounEtymology: French, from Italian arcata, from arco arch, from Latin arcusDate: 17251 : a long arched building or gallery2 : an arched covered passageway or avenue (as between shops)3 : a series of arches with their columns or piersDictionaries can provide a definition of an arcade, but one really
Posted in Arcade, Hyatt Hotels, John D, John Eisenmann, Rockefeller, The Cleveland Arcade
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Sunday, 25 November 2007
WOIO Channel 19 – How low can they go?
Posted on 12:50 by jackson
WOIO Channel 19 is the CBS affiliate for Cleveland. CBS strikes me as being a network that takes news seriously (the Walter Cronkite legacy, shows like 60 Minutes, and hiring Katie Couric to anchor their evening news). Could CBS be as ashamed of the tabloid journalism style of Channel 19 as I am? Many Cleveland area residents I know are also embarrassed at Channel 19’s sensationalistic news
Saturday, 24 November 2007
Exploring Cleveland Neighborhoods: Tremont
Posted on 13:22 by jackson
Cleveland Skyline from Lincoln ParkPhoto by Christine Zimmer (used with permission)The Cleveland west side neighborhood of Tremont has been in the news a lot lately. Michael Symon, owner and executive chef of Lolita on Literary Rd., just won the Food Channel’s Iron Chef competition. The house where some of the movie “A Christmas Story” was filmed is located in Tremont (at the intersection of W.
Thursday, 22 November 2007
East Side Vs West Side – Which side are YOU on?
Posted on 16:01 by jackson
Image from Google™Even people living far outside of Cleveland seem to be aware that Cleveland and its metro residents define themselves as “East Siders” or “West Siders”. I was born on the West side and lived in that area for 9 years, but then became an East Sider. While I live out of Cuyahoga County, I’m still considered an East Sider and would never consider moving to the west side. Some
Wednesday, 21 November 2007
The "New" Morning News Anchor in Town
Posted on 12:57 by jackson
Local TV news is serious business in Cleveland. With ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC all having affiliates here, the competition for viewers is a very big deal. Every channel has news 4 times a day, an early slot (5:00 – 7:00 AM), noon (12:00 – 12:30 PM or 1:00 PM), late afternoon/early evening (anywhere between 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM), and evening (starting at 10:00 or 11:00 PM). Each has the requisite
Welcome to All Things Cleveland
Posted on 11:08 by jackson
Welcome to All Things Cleveland, the place to discuss the happenings in and around the Cleveland, Ohio area.It truly is the best location in the nation!
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