NEW! Shaker Square
Source: Cleveland Memory Project, Cleveland State University Library Special Collections
90-Minute Signature Tour
Aug + Sept | Sundays | 10am
Explore Shaker Square, one of the nation’s earliest planned shopping districts and a landmark of early 20th-century design. Developed by the Van Sweringen brothers, the square reflects a vision of a connected, transit-oriented neighborhood anchored by twin plazas and distinctive architecture.
American Colonial buildings frame the space with arcades, tile roofs, and decorative detailing that create a strong sense of place.
Along the way, discover how careful planning, landscape design, and rapid transit shaped not just a retail district, but a lasting neighborhood center—where architecture and community life have been closely linked for nearly a century.
In 1976 Shaker Square, the oldest shopping district in Ohio and the second oldest in the nation, was listed in the Natl. Register of Historic Places.
TOUR SPONSOR
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.
