Sponsored Cleveland performances by the world's best musicians beginning in 1901. Founded the Musical Arts Association in 1915 and the Cleveland Orchestra in 1918. — — Map (db m12109) HM
On Quarry Road at Mayfield Road, on the right when traveling west on Quarry Road.
"Rock & Roll" was born in Cleveland when Ohio native and radio disc jockey Alan Freed coined the phrase in 1951. He championed the uptempo, rhythm-and-blues sound, and the music appealed to people on both sides of the racial divide. Freed ushered in . . . — — Map (db m296743) HM
Automobile entrepeneur. He founded the Winton Motor Carriage Company which sold the first standard model American-made gasoline powered automobile in 1898. It had 2 cylinders and 10 horse power and sold for $1,000. He produced the first American . . . — — Map (db m11930) HM
On Chestnut Hills Drive near Denton Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Designed by Boston architect Charles Greco, this Colonial Revival-style house was commissioned by Mr. McKee after no suitable lots could be obtained on Cleveland's famed Millionaires' Row. Mr. McKee gained international fame and personal wealth by . . . — — Map (db m17917) HM
Briton, industrialist and philanthropist who came to Cleveland in 1848. Formed the Cleveland Provision Company in 1875, Cleveland's largest meat packer. Pioneered meat shipping using refrigerated cars. Built the Rose Building, E. 9th and Prospect, . . . — — Map (db m12116) HM
First African American mayor of a major metropolitan area from 1967-1971 after serving in the Ohio House for six years. Elected municipal judge in 1983, appointed U.S. ambassador to the Republic of the Seychelles in 1994, first black anchor to . . . — — Map (db m12108) HM
On Superior Road 0.1 miles south of Hampshire Road, on the left when traveling south.
Curtis-Preyer Stone House. 1819-1835. The Curtis-Preyer Stone House takes its name from two families associated with its early history. Richard and Clarissa Dille Curtis purchased 70 acres in the Connecticut Western Reserve . . . — — Map (db m315854) HM
On Quarry Road at Mayfield Road, on the right when traveling south on Quarry Road.
Chairman of the Department of Urology at the Cleveland Clinic later named the Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute from 1985-2008. Pioneered life saving urological techniques including bench kidney surgery for complex kidney disorders. Received . . . — — Map (db m296742) HM
The composer of "When Irish Eyes are Smiling", "Mother Machree", "A Little Bit of Heaven" and hundreds of other songs well known today. He also wrote musical scores for Broadway shows. — — Map (db m12119) HM
On Quarry Road at Mayfield Road, on the right when traveling west on Quarry Road.
In memory of
First Lieutenant Roger Cleveland Newberry
United States Army Air Forces
Son of
William B. and Mary Louise Van Winkle Newberry
Born July 29, 1916
Killed in Action February 17. 1943
when his Spitfire was shot down
near . . . — — Map (db m296741) WM
Near Lee Boulevard north of Monticello Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
Forest Hill Estate. Beginning in 1873, oil magnate and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller purchased 700 acres of land in East Cleveland Township, now located in East Cleveland and Cleveland Heights. A failed hotel built in 1874-1875 served as . . . — — Map (db m272799) HM
On Quarry Road at Mayfield Road, on the right when traveling west on Quarry Road.
Former mayor of the city of Cleveland, serving four terms from 1916-1920 and 1934 - 1935.
Governor of the state of Ohio from 1921 - 1922, where he streamlined the Ohio State government dramatically by cutting thirty-seven agencies, boards, . . . — — Map (db m296740) HM
On Wooded Road at Bellevue Road, on the left when traveling north on Wooded Road.
Founder of the Sherwin-Williams Company (1866), Henry Sherwin is celebrated as an accomplished inventor and entrepreneur. A benevolent social progressive, he has had lasting impact in the community and around the world. Eternally beloved and . . . — — Map (db m296745) HM
Near Euclid Avenue (U.S. 20) north of East 123rd Street. Reported permanently removed.
Founded the Sherwin-Williams Company, the world's largest paint and sulfa drug base manufacturer in 1866. The company developed reliable ready mixed paint in 1880, the paint roller in 1944 and washable latex paint in 1950. — — Map (db m290065) HM
Financier, philanthropist, founder of the Western Union telegraph company in 1856. First president of Lake View Cemetery Association in 1869, donated land to City of Cleveland for Wade Park and co-founded the Case School of Applied Science in 1880. — — Map (db m12110) HM
Sculptor, state legislator, founder of the Lake View Granite and Monumental Works in 1879. Called the "Father of Little Italy". He helped found the Alta House. While in the Ohio House of Representatives authored the bill making Columbus Day a legal . . . — — Map (db m12107) HM
On Quarry Road at Mayfield Road, on the right when traveling west on Quarry Road.
"Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our tallest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundation of America we will not tire, we will not falter, we will not fail."
G. W. Bush
United We Stand
Dedicated
to
those who . . . — — Map (db m296739) WM
Cleveland Indians shortstop killed by a ball thrown by Yankee pitcher Carl Mays at the New York Polo Grounds. He is the only major league player killed by a pitched ball. Fans paid for his monument with nickles and dimes. — — Map (db m12120) HM
Freemason, public official, Whig Party activist. Well-known as the genial proprietor of Dunham's Tavern, a popular stagecoach stop on the Buffalo Road (Euclid Avenue) midway between Doan's Corner (East 105th Street) and Public Square. The tavern, . . . — — Map (db m12106) HM
