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

Edwin A. Riemenschneider '30

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026

1. Edwin A. Riemenschneider '30 Marker

Inscription.

Board of Trustees, 1954 - 1977

Baldwin-Wallace College was central to Edwin A. Riemenschneider throughout his life. He followed the legacy of service to the college begun by his grandfather, Karl, and his parents, Albert and Seema. He was an active member of the board of trustees for 25 years. In 1977 he was named trustee emeritus. A prominent Akron physician, he led the effort to establish the Riemenschneider Bach Institute in 1968. The first endowed chair in the conservatory was named for him and his wife, Mary Beth. He is remembered as a compassionate physician, a dedicated alumnus and an ardent supporter of Baldwin-Wallace College.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Baldwin-Wallace College Memorial Wall series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1954.

Location. 41° 22.46′ N, 81° 51.047′ W. Marker is in Berea, Ohio, in Cuyahoga County. It is at the intersection of Beech Street and East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 265 Beech St, Berea OH 44017, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Cleveland,

on the 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: Dr. Ernest Knautz (here, next to this marker); Elizabeth Marting Treuhaft

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(here, next to this marker); Edward Leo Finnigan (here, next to this marker); Dieter Wassen (here, next to this marker); Kenneth E. Steingass (here, next to this marker); Gerald S. Wellman (here, next to this marker); John F. Ernsthausen (here, next to this marker); Dr. Albert Boynton Storms (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berea.

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 28, 2026

2. Edwin A. Riemenschneider '30 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 29, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.