Downtown in Cleveland in Cuyahoga County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Howard M. Metzenbaum
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 18, 2021
1. Howard M. Metzenbaum Marker
On May 27, 1998 this building was rededicated to honor the achievements of Howard M. Metzenbaum who served this State and our Nation as a member of the Ohio General Assembly and through three terms in the United States Senate.
His career was forged in the crucible of his time: the battle for civil rights at home and human rights abroad; debates on the role of the judiciary and the equality of law; and the struggle to produce a strong economy that nurtures a humane society.
He gave voice to citizens whose views often go unheard and led causes without regard for popularity polls. He came to be recognized as one of the formidable lawmakers of his era, respected for his integrity and regarded for an intellect that crossed party lines and ideological boundaries.
Born June 4, 1917 in Cleveland, he attended public schools and went on to earn degrees in liberal arts and law from Ohio State University. Returning to Cleveland in 1941, he founded a law firm and two years later began a political career that would cover 27 years in public service. He retired from the United States Senate in 1994. He and his wife Shirley observed their 50th wedding anniversary in 1996 with their four daughters and nine grandchildren attending.
In recognition of his distinguished service to community and country, Public Law 105-123
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is May 27, 1998.
Location. 41° 30.029′ N, 81° 41.546′ W. Marker is in Cleveland, Ohio, in Cuyahoga County. It is in Downtown. It is on Superior Avenue (U.S. 6) west of East 3rd Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is mounted at knee-level beside the stairs on the right/east side of the U.S. Courthouse entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 Superior Avenue, Cleveland OH 44114, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Ohio’s Lake Erie Shore and in the Western Reserve. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. 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: Commerce (a few steps from this marker); Ohio State Bar Association (within shouting distance of this marker); Jurisprudence (within shouting distance of this marker); Abraham Lincoln's Funeral in Cleveland (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Downtown District (about 300 feet away); Cleveland's Main Library (about 400 feet away); Cuyahoga County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Cuyahoga County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cleveland.
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2. Howard M. Metzenbaum
1. Howard Morton Metzenbaum. A staunchly liberal U.S. Senator during an era of conservative political ascendency associated with the presidency of Ronald Reagan. Metzenbaum was a master of the filibuster, often employing it to disrupt legislation. When his filibusters failed, Metzenbaum invented a new stalling tactic. When a two week filibuster against a bill to lift price controls on natural gas was broken, Metzenbaum loaded the bill with hundreds of amendments and demanded a roll-call vote on each one, effectively killing the legislation. Metzenbaum's tactics earned him both respect and scorn from his colleagues on the Hill. (Submitted on September 20, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Howard M. Metzenbaum United States Courthouse (Wikipedia). Listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, #74001448, as "Old Federal Building and Post Office." (Submitted on September 20, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
3. Howard M. Metzenbaum United States Courthouse. Entering through one of three arched doorways, visitors encounter a lateral corridor 30 feet deep that runs the entire width of the building. The halls vaulted ceiling reaches 30 feet in height and all surfaces, including the floor, are done in Italian marble. Cast-bronze, spread-wing eagles standing on globes
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 18, 2021
3. Howard M. Metzenbaum Marker
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, June 18, 2021
4. Howard M. Metzenbaum United States Courthouse (south elevation)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 379 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 20, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 2. submitted on May 1, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4. submitted on September 20, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
