On Lake Road at Cahoon Road, on the right when traveling east on Lake Road.
Bay Village Chapter, League of Women Voters. The Bay Village Chapter of the League of Women Voters was established in Spring 1948, with Dorothy M. Austin as president. The goal of the chapter was to ensure all citizens of Bay Village had the . . . — — Map (db m294709) HM
On Cahoon Road at Lake Road (U.S. 6), on the left when traveling south on Cahoon Road.
Joseph Cahoon brought his family from Vergennes, Vermont, to Dover Township in 1810, and they established themselves as the first permanent settlers in what would become Bay Village, Ohio. The Cahoon house, called Rose Hill, was built in 1818 and . . . — — Map (db m240208) HM
On Dover Center Road at Bryson Lane, on the left when traveling south on Dover Center Road.
Joseph Calhoon brought his family from Vergennes, Vermont, to Dover Township in 1810, and they established themselves as the first permanent settlers in what would become Bay Village, Ohio. The Calhoon house, called Rose Hill, was built in 1818 and . . . — — Map (db m134288) HM
On Lake Road (U.S. 6) east of Bayview Road, on the right when traveling east.
Elizabeth Tyron Sadler started the Methodist Episcopal
Church in North Dover Township in June 1827, on land
owned by her father-in-law Christopher Sadler. Charter
members were the Rev. Eliphalet and Mrs. Margaret
Johnson and their daughter . . . — — Map (db m134266) HM
On Cahoon Road at Park Lane, on the right when traveling north on Cahoon Road.
Korean War
Donald Bissland
Vietnam War
Peter Arnolt Jack Lenner William Barschow John Michels Richard Brazik Jeff Rupp Fred Bricher Timothy Ptacek Ken Henninger Charles E. (Tim) Pressler
Dedicated May 29, 1978 . . . — — Map (db m297056) WM
On Lake Road (U.S. 6) west of Pinewood Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Laid out in 1814, Lakeside Cemetery became the first
public burying ground in Dover Township, an area
that now includes Bay Village, Westlake, and the
northern portion of North Olmsted. Reuben Osborn
1778-1860) arrived in Dover on October 10, . . . — — Map (db m134277) HM
On Cahoon Road at Park Lane, on the right when traveling north on Cahoon Road.
Kenneth Anderson Robert Beargear Franklin Carter John A. Dahelstrom Theodore Deffner Barid Donaldson Robert Duncan Richard Frappier Douglas Gebo James Halbash Charles Levet Sam Oliver Emily Papenfuse Bill Reutener . . . — — Map (db m297054) WM
A monument in the memory of David Berger stands as both a reminder of violence, and a hope that man will one day overcome violence. The Olympic emblem of five inter-locking rings has been broken to symbolize the stopping of the 72 games, but there . . . — — Map (db m61648) HM
On Fairmount Boulevard at Congregation Shaarey Tikvah Driveway, on the right when traveling west on Fairmount Boulevard.
A group of Jewish immigrants fleeing Germany after Kristallnacht (The Night of the Broken Glass) settled in Cleveland in 1940. The refugees formed a congregation and named it Shaarey Tikvah, Gates of Hope in Hebrew. They met in . . . — — Map (db m262142) HM
On South Park Street just east of Willis Street, on the left when traveling east.
Beneath the center of this millstone, which ground the grain for the bread of Bedfords early settlers, is a box containing mementoes of Bedfords Sesquicentennial Celebration of 1987. We, the Bedford Sesquicentennial Committee, charge the . . . — — Map (db m290585) HM
On Broadway Avenue (Ohio Route 14) just south of North Park Street, on the right when traveling south.
Erected by the citizens of Bedford in memory of Archibald M. Willard, 1836-1918 Archibald M. Willard was born in Bedford, Ohio August 22, 1836, the son of the first pastor of the Baptist Church of Bedford. His famous painting The Spirit of 76 was . . . — — Map (db m290661) HM
On Broadway Avenue (Route 14) at South Park Street on Broadway Avenue.
Erected as a memorial to the men that enlisted in the service of the U.S. during the War of 1861 - 1865 whose names appear on this monument.
Anderton C. Anderton J. Angel E. Bacon A. M. Bacon O. E. Bacon D. Barnum M. H. Barnes T. . . . — — Map (db m302156) WM
On Broadway Avenue (Ohio Route 14) at North Park Street, on the right when traveling east on Broadway Avenue.
The town of Bedford was settled in 1837. Early residents, Hezekiah and Clarissa Dunham donated the land that serves as Bedford Public Square. The Dunhams built one of the area's first homes in 1852, which stands at 729 Broadway with the letters H . . . — — Map (db m309218) HM
Near South Park Street just east of Willis Street, on the left when traveling east.
Arthur V. Dickard City Manager Donald J. Grossenbaugh Mayor Warner Batten Ward 1 Greg Yakich Ward 2 Joseph Jancsurak Ward 3 J. Michael Craft Ward 4 Daniel Pocek Ward 5 Pearl Austin/Jerome Mizer Ward 6 Brian J. Melling Law . . . — — Map (db m302280) HM
On South Park Street east of Willis Street, on the right when traveling east.
The first floor of this building housed the Bedford Township administrative offices from 1875 until the Township was dissolved in 1951. The auditorium on the second floor was called the Opera House, and was the community's cultural, entertainment . . . — — Map (db m198228) HM
On North Park Street at Broadway Avenue ( Route 14), on the right when traveling east on North Park Street.
This native oak planted in memory of
Benjamin Franklin Fitch
1784 - 1865
First permanent settler in Bedford - 1815.
Founder, The Taylor Chair Company - 1816.
Oldest business form in the Western Reserve.
Commemorating its . . . — — Map (db m294854) HM
On North Park Street at Broadway Avenue ( Route 14), on the right when traveling east on North Park Street.
In remembrance of
those who lost their
lives while serving
their country
1941 - 1945
W. W. II
Adkins D. E. Allen R. H. Blasko P. G. Bott D. L. Bretschneider R. H. Butler O. D. Campana P. Campbell W. Clark H. J. . . . — — Map (db m294863) WM
Near North Park Street just west of Broadway Avenue ( Route 14), on the left when traveling west.
Best known as the player who Cleveland would not trade for the young Ty Cobb or as the man who won the American League batting title with the lowest average prior to 1968, Elmer Flick was more than just an answer to a trivia question. An underrated . . . — — Map (db m308989) HM
On Broadway Avenue at South Park Street, on the right when traveling south on Broadway Avenue.
In memory of
E. Bartlett E. Cuthbertson A. French J. Toccatelli E. Oktavec
Beloved
veterans of
World War who
died over seas. — — Map (db m302154) WM
On Willis Street at West Taylor Street, on the right when traveling south on Willis Street.
In 1901, this valley was filled with the noise of construction as dozens of workers created this immense structure, simply called "The Arch." They quarried giant rocks on-site, then operated huge, steam-powered derricks to lift them into place. . . . — — Map (db m297136) HM
On Willis Street at West Taylor Street, on the right when traveling south on Willis Street.
Shelter Food Light were once supplied to the people of Bedford by capturing the power of the rushing water of Tinker's Creek. Waterfalls are lovely but are inconsistent sources of water power, so a dam was built upstream that diverted water to . . . — — Map (db m297135) HM
On Willis Street at West Taylor Street, on the right when traveling south on Willis Street.
Generations of people who lived along Tinker's Creek depended on its water. They fished and swam in the creek, gathered water for cooking and bathing, and harnessed its power for industrial uses. But the creek and its deep gorge were also . . . — — Map (db m297133) HM
On Northfield Road (Ohio Route 8) at Applegate Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Northfield Road.
To the six million Jewish
martyrs brutally
tortured and killed by
the Nazis 1939 - 1945.
May our God remember
them with all the
righteous of the world.
May their souls be bound
up in the bond
of eternal life. . . . — — Map (db m302151) WM
Near Northfield Road (Ohio Route 8) at Applegate Road, on the right when traveling north.
On May 28, 1961, the Kol Israel Foundation, a
Cleveland organization of Holocaust survivors,
dedicated this monument in remembrance of the
attempted genocide against the Jewish people by
Nazi Germany during World War II. The monument
is . . . — — Map (db m137158) HM
On Adams Street at Waverly Street, on the right when traveling south on Adams Street.
Known as the “village Cemetery,” this was Bereas main burial
ground from 1834 to the 1880s. However, in 1886, the Cleveland
Stone Co. purchased quarries adjacent to the cemetery, where
Coe Lake is today. Quarrying had already . . . — — Map (db m134166) HM
On Front Street at Riverside Drive, on the right when traveling south on Front Street.
Albert E. Baesel, World War I Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient Lt. Baesel was one of only 3 soldiers from Ohio to be awarded our nation's highest military award for bravery in World War I.
March 21, 1890, Berea, Ohio - Sept. 27, . . . — — Map (db m297940) HM WM
On Beech Street at East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street.
President 1955 - 1981
Chancellor 1981 - 1982
President Emeritus 1981 - 1989
Dr. Bonds led Baldwin-Wallace College during 26 years of growth. In enrollment, in physical facilities, and in distinction. Outstanding . . . — — Map (db m301018) HM
On Front Street (Ohio Route 237) 0.2 miles north of Bagley Road ( Route 237).
In 1845, Baldwin Institute, one of the first schools in the area open to all students regardless of gender, race, or creed, was chartered. The wealth generated by the sandstone and grindstone industries of Berea allowed John Baldwin to found the . . . — — Map (db m3536) HM
On Riverside Drive at East Bridge Street, on the right when traveling north on Riverside Drive.
Erected by the Citizens of
Berea and Middleburg Township
in honor of those who served
in the World War
Army
Andrzejewski, Stephen Asling, Leland ★ Baesel, Albert E. Baesel, John J. Baker, Fred Baur, Paul E. . . . — — Map (db m302145) WM
On East Bagley Road 0.2 miles east of Eastland Road.
A find example of the district school building common to Ohio int he early years of the twentieth century. This two-room, red-brick schoolhouse was completed in 1913. Accommodating elementary school children in east Berea and adjacent areas of . . . — — Map (db m3532) HM
Berea Sandstone Quarries.
For more than ninety years, this area was the heart and soul of Bereas sandstone quarries. In the early 1830s, John Baldwin discovered that the areas sandstone deposits made superb grindstones and building stones. . . . — — Map (db m294712) HM
On Depot Street west of Front Street ( Route 237), on the right when traveling west.
The Berea Union Depot, a significant hub in the railroad activities of northeast Ohio from the time of its construction in 1876 until its closing in 1958, is an unusual, but well-designed example of Victorian Gothic Architecture. With the . . . — — Map (db m997) HM
On Front Street at Riverside Drive, on the right when traveling south on Front Street.
In honor of the Berea citizens who gave their lives
W. W. II Korea Viet Nam
Abraham, Russell E. USA 01-23-45 Brechle, James Louis USA 12-02-50 Brehr, Conrad F. USA 10-27-44 Boone, John T. USAF 10-03-44 Bush, Charles C. USAF 10-13-43 . . . — — Map (db m302148) WM
On Beech Street at East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street.
Dedicated music teachers at the conservatory for thirty-one and thirty years respectively, the Schluers also were known as outstanding performers in the Cleveland area. Carl Schluer also taught orchestration and conducting and was the author of a . . . — — Map (db m301096) HM
On Beech Street at East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street.
Professor of Bible 1913 - 1937
Professor of Ancient Languages 1913 - 1914
Librarian And Professor of Exegetical Theology in Nast Theological Seminary 1914 - 1922
Professor Emeritus 1937 - 1948
On Beech Street at East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street.
Professor of Theory and Music History 1922 - 1952
Professor Emeritus of Theory 1952 - 1974
Carleton Bullis, a great teacher, made the learning experience a stimulating adventure for students. Colleagues respected his . . . — — Map (db m300944) HM
On Beech Street at East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street.
Professor of Political Science 1970 - 2010
Department Chair 1989 - 2010
Charlie Burke served as an innovative professor for almost 40 years, chairing his department for more than two decades. An experiential learning . . . — — Map (db m300653) HM
On Beech Street at East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street.
Trustee 1958 - 1990
Board Chair 1964 - 1978
A corporate visionary, who oversaw development of the Trans-Alaska Oil Pipeline, he was widely recognized for his principled convictions of faith and ethical action in his . . . — — Map (db m300930) HM
On Beech Street at East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street.
Professor of Speech 1948 - 1973
Head of Speech Department 1953 - 1970
Charles G. Irwin was a dynamic teacher, energetic administrator, and witty speaker. He was instrumental in the planning of the Kleist Center. A . . . — — Map (db m300703) HM
On Beech Street at East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street.
Professor of Speech 1921 - 1953
The first Chair of the Department of Speech at Baldwin - Wallace College, Dana Burns was widely known in the areas of speech and debate. He introduced the first student theatre training . . . — — Map (db m300964) HM
On Beech Street at East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street.
Professor, Health and Physical Education 1962 - 1998
Chair, Health and Physical Education 1994 - 1998
Football Coach 1962 - 1998
Track and Field Coach 1962 - 1998
David "Dave" Demmerle was known and respected for . . . — — Map (db m300648) HM
On Beech Street at East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street.
Baldwin University Acting Professor of Natural Sciences 1888 - 1889
Elected Trustee by North East Ohio Conference 1898 - 1913
Baldwin-Wallace College Trustee 1913 - 1941
Secretary of the Board of Trustees 1913 - 1937
Chairman . . . — — Map (db m300670) HM
On Beech Street at East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street.
College Historian 1950 - 1993
From 1950 until 1993, Dorothy McKelvey '24 served as the historian for Baldwin-Wallace College.
A lifelong resident of Berea. She was a founder and president of the Berea Historical . . . — — Map (db m300927) HM
On Beech Street at East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street.
President and Professor of History 1918 - 1933
Enthusiastic teacher, skillful executive and inspiring religious leader, he was a truly great man in physical stature and intellectual attainment, representing the finest . . . — — Map (db m301033) HM
On Beech Street at East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street.
Professor of Economics 1960 - 1987
A dedicated and revered professor for 27 years Albert Gray served as department head and won the Strosacker Award for Teaching Excellence. He dedicated his life to understanding the . . . — — Map (db m300689) HM
On Beech Street at East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street.
Professor of Music Education 1964 - 1992
Head of Music Education Department 1967 - 1992
Professor of music education and associate director of the conservatory, Al not only taught theory to prospective music teachers . . . — — Map (db m300710) HM
On Beech Street at East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street.
Bachelor of Science Degree Baldwin University 1875
Master of Arts Degree Baldwin University 1878
Doctor of Literature 1902
Secretary of the Faculty 1874 - 1902
Professor of Latin 1874 - 1921
Emeritus Professor of Latin 1921 - . . . — — Map (db m300671) HM
On Beech Street at East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street.
Professor of Economics 1915 - 1942
Professor Emeritus of Economics 1942 - 1955
World traveler, prolific writer and avid, lifelong student of nature as well as economics. Dr. Boggess' rich career embraced five years . . . — — Map (db m300967) HM
On Beech Street at East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street.
Professor of Hebrew and Exegesis Theology at German Wallace College 1908 - 1913
Acting President of German Wallace College 1910 - 1913
President of Baldwin-Wallace College 1913 - 1918
This plaque commemorates the . . . — — Map (db m300702) HM
On Beech Street at East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street.
Professor of Chemistry 1913 - 1917
Member, Board of Trustees 1925 - 1960
As a member of the Board of Trustees for more than thirty-five years, Arthur V. Wilker provided distinguished leadership and support to Baldwin . . . — — Map (db m301081) HM
On Beech Street at East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street.
Professor of Theology and Sociology 1900 - 1914
Dean of Baldwin-Wallace College 1913 - 1914
Secretary of the Faculty and Professor of Sociology 1925 - 1937
Professor Emeritus of Sociology 1937 - 1949
On Beech Street at East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street.
Professor of History and Political Science 1940 - 1962
Dr. Fenner saw life as a challenge to live by reason, thoroughly respected by colleagues and students, endowed with a gentle, high humor. He had an infinite . . . — — Map (db m301013) HM
On Beech Street at East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street.
Professor of Mathematics 1946 - 1967
A conscientious teacher and devoted colleague who served Baldwin - Wallace College for twenty-one years, Dr. Robb was dedicated to helping students increase their understanding of . . . — — Map (db m301094) HM
On Beech Street at East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street.
Teacher of Piano 1931 - 1951
Chairman, Department of Music Theory 1952 - 1973
A devoted musician and teacher, Dr. Beswick was known by students as a meticulous instructor in music theory. His theory materials form . . . — — Map (db m301097) HM
On Beech Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street.
Assistant Professor of Philosophy 1908 - 1909
Vice President of Baldwin-Wallace College and Prof. of Philosophy 1916 - 1939
Vice President Emeritus 1939 - 1955
Worthy progenitor of a family distinguished in our . . . — — Map (db m301035) HM
On Beech Street at East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street.
Professor of Biology 1948 - 1983
For 35 years, Donald S. Dean dedicated himself to creating an educational environment that would instill in his students the excitement and love of learning. His outstanding efforts . . . — — Map (db m300669) HM
On Beech Street at East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street.
Professor of Mathematics, Physics and Astronomy and Secretary of the Faculty at Baldwin University 1885 - 1895
Trustee of Baldwin-Wallace College 1913 - 1914
Professor Emeritus of Mathematics 1913 - 1942
On Beech Street at East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street.
Professor of Physics 1912 - 1952
Professor Emeritus 1952 - 1959
A renowned scholar, Kohler Hall preceptor for a decade, he won respect and affection from students and colleagues during forty years of exemplary . . . — — Map (db m300712) HM
On Beech Street at East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street.
Professor of Religion 1938 - 1968
Director of Church Relations and Professor of Religion 1949 - 1969
Pro Honore-Doctor of Humane Letters 1975
Strosacker Award 1965
Dedicated teacher and minister, Ernest Knautz . . . — — Map (db m301061) HM
On Beech Street at East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street.
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean 1957 - 1969
A champion for the liberal arts in the core curriculum, Fred Harris also was an innovative educator who established an early program in middle eastern studies. . . . — — Map (db m301017) HM
On Beech Street at East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street.
Professor of Philosophy at Baldwin-Wallace College 1915 - 1930
Dean of Nast Theological Seminary Professor of Systematic Theology and Religion 1912 - 1930
Head of Department of Religion 1930 - 1941
On Beech Street at East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street.
Professor of Speech Communication 1967 - 2000
Dr. Georgia "Jo" Swanson was a beloved professor, trailblazer And leader at Baldwin Wallace. She graduated from BW in 1956 and began a teaching career in the Berea City . . . — — Map (db m300652) HM
On Beech Street at East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street.
Head of Department of Religion and Professor of English 1931 - 1946
Vice President and Head of Department of Psychology 1946 - 1954
Acting President of Baldwin-Wallace College 1954 - 1956
Dr. Smith's rare talent as . . . — — Map (db m300937) HM
On Beech Street at East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street.
Professor of Modern Languages 1910 - 1952
Professor Emeritus 1952 - 1963
A graduate in 1907, Dr. Ficken served this college and this community for forty-two years with professional brilliance and deep human . . . — — Map (db m300698) HM
On Beech Street at East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street.
Professor of Music Theory 1975 - 2008
James Feldman was a professor of theory in the conservatory of music from 1975 to 2008, his sprawling intellect and sharp wit inspired several generations of conservatory students . . . — — Map (db m300650) HM
On Beech Street at East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street.
Professor of German 1933 - 1975
Dean of Men 1947 - 1952
John R. Sinnema, dedicated alumnus and distinguished faculty member for forty-two years, is remembered for building cultural understanding through his teaching . . . — — Map (db m300972) HM
On Beech Street at East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street.
President of Baldwin University and Professor of Mental and Moral Science 1855 - 1870
In classroom, pulpit and presidential office, he manifested courageously and well the religious and intellectual commitments of our . . . — — Map (db m301115) HM
On Beech Street at East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street.
Professor of German and Music at German Wallace College 1872 - 1914
Good companion and great teacher, Dr. Berr kindled a love for the German classics in hundreds of students over a long span of service. His personal . . . — — Map (db m301113) HM
On Beech Street at East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street.
Professor of Latin, Greek, Theology and Philosophy 1868 - 1917
President of German Wallace College 1893 - 1908
President Emeritus of Baldwin-Wallace College 1915 - 1925
First of a family famed in our college . . . — — Map (db m301122) HM
On Beech Street at East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street.
Professor of Music 1973 - 2006
Chair, Department of Music Theory 1974 - 1980 and 1985 - 2003
Larry Hartzell inspired both students and colleagues as a member of the music faculty and department chair. Interested in . . . — — Map (db m301026) HM
On Beech Street at East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street.
Coach, Professor 1958 - 1980
Director of Athletics 1960 - 1981
Known at Baldwin-Wallace as the "coach of champions", Dr. Lee J. Tressel consistently led the Yellow Jacket Football Team to victory, earning for his . . . — — Map (db m300925) HM
On Beech Street at East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street.
Professor of Spanish 1927 - 1966
A dedicated teacher who served Baldwin-Wallace for thirty-nine years, she imparted to her students, not only the knowledge of the Spanish language, but also a love for the Spanish . . . — — Map (db m300665) HM
On Beech Street at East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street.
Professor of English Language and Literature Professor of Hebrew 1886 - 1894
Professor of Biblical Instruction 1886 - 1890
Vice President Baldwin University 1890 - 1893
Acting President 1894
President Professor of Philosophy . . . — — Map (db m300940) HM
On Beech Street at East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street.
Trustee of Baldwin-Wallage College 1934 - 1943
Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees 1942 - 1943
Recognized nationally as an educator and Methodist Layman, Dr. Markham was known at Baldwin Wallace as a loyal alumnus who . . . — — Map (db m300668) HM
On Beech Street at East Bagley Street, on the right when traveling south on Beech Street.
Professor of Mathematios and Astronomy 1941 - 1980
Paul R. Annear taught astronomy and mathematics at Baldwin Wallace for forty years and served as the head of both departments from 1948 - 1971. During World War II, he . . . — — Map (db m301095) HM
