Cuyahoga Falls in Summit County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

History of 1832 Front Street

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, January 4, 2020

1. History of 1832 Front Street Marker

Inscription. The property was first recorded in 1892, the building was built in 1912 as a store front by Archie B. Syme Construction. (The Syme name is still visible above the front entrance canopy) Early recordings indicate the address as 214 South Front Street.

From 1912-1930 the location hosted a grocery store and eventually a pie shop.

Around 1930 Front Street was resurveyed and the property became 1832 Front Street.

1946-1987 “The Glen's” enjoyed a wonderful reputation as a family owned restaurant operated by the Fugarino Family.

In 1994 "Hunt's” was established, bringing with it a warm atmosphere to casual dining. Whether it be drink or food you are looking for, David and Leslie Hunt are the ones to help you find it at their SYME "Hunt's” building.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 41° 7.83′ N, 81° 29.038′ W. Marker is in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, in Summit County. It can be reached from the intersection of Front Street and Prospect Avenue. Marker is mounted near the entrance. The restaurant is permanently closed.

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Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1832 Front Street, Cuyahoga Falls OH 44221, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Cleveland

and in the Western Reserve.

It is also in the American Midwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: High Bridge Glens (within shouting distance of this marker); "Peace and Joy" (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named High Bridge Glens (within shouting distance of this marker); History of the Cuyahoga Falls Fire Bell (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Cuyahoga Falls Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); World War Veterans of Cuyahoga Falls (approx. ¼ mile away); Crossroads (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cuyahoga Falls.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, January 4, 2020

2. History of 1832 Front Street Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 853 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 4, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.