Grand Department Stores
Grand Department Stores
Available Self-Guided Only
Beginning in the late 19th century, Public Square emerged as a commercial hub of Cleveland. In 1898, May Co. bought Hall & Dutton and in 1919 Higbee’s moved from East 12th Street to Public Square, setting the stage for eight department stores on Euclid Avenue. By the 1920s there were two hubs, Lower Euclid, and Upper Euclid (also known as the Theatre District) in place. The grand buildings set the stage for the adaptive re-use we see today.
Characters you may meet along the tour: Ron Newell and Herb Strawbridge
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In 2009, Historic Gateway Neighborhood Corporation introduced the award-winning Take a Hike® Walking Tours. Take a Hike® guides participants through Cleveland’s vibrant neighborhoods, cultural sites, and legacy architecture. Each tour is enhanced with figures from Cleveland’s past, portrayed by professional actors and actresses.
