The historic building was designed in 1897 by John Eisenmann, who with architect George Smith co-designed the Arcade in downtown Cleveland. The Cinecraft Building originally served as home to Cleveland Public Library's West Side Branch, which was the first branch library of the Cleveland Public Library. Later, the building's interior was substantially altered and remodeled after it was purchased by the Chamber of Industry, an organization founded to advance the interests of West Side businessman. In the 1930s and early 1940s, the building, which featured a large auditorium, was owned by several different organizations which used it as a headquarters. In 1947, it was purchased by Cinecraft Productions, Inc. and converted into a film studio. This photo was taken in circa 1900 when the building housed the West Side branch of Cleveland Public Library. | Source: Cleveland Public Library, Photograph CollectionDownload Original File
