The Hipp's lobby featured a profusion of plants and greenery more than a century ago.

General view of May Co.'s Parmatown store and adjointing stores in shopping center. Rectangular 'hole' to left of store…

This undated photo of Fridrich Bicycle Store, likely taken after the business moved across the street into the former…

A member of one of America’s great stage and screen families, Ethel Barrymore appeared in “Captain Jinks of the Horse…

Image courtesy of Shaker Heights Public Library Local History Collection

To provide stability for the 20,000 tons of structural steel needed to complete the Sohio Building, shafts for concrete…

In 1955, after the Cleveland Transit System (CTS) opened its rapid transit line through the Union Terminal, it cut back…

Opened in 1918, the Oriental Studio stocked lamps, chandeliers, vases, urns, and novelties imported from China. Chinese…

The 1874 Cuyahoga County Atlas featured sketches of several commercial businesses located on or near the vibrant…

Remaining design elements shown in this photo, taken soon after demolition of the Briggs main house, were incorporated…

This construction scene shows wooden scaffolding in the nave prior to completion. Image courtesy of Cleveland Public…

A depiction of events taking place inside a Turnverein Hall by the artist August F. Biehle demonstrates the social…

New runs and rat-proof housing for prarie dogs, guinea pigs and woodchucks were among the many projects completed during…

The new store noted in this advertisement was located in University Heights. Similar to the Kinsman Road branch, the…

The department store continued to grow in the 1920s. To make room for additional departments in its ten-story main…

Diamond's Flowers has been at 1840 Coventry Road since 1934. Its shop windows are still elaborately decorated.

This rare view behind the Briggs mansion gives a sense of how imposing the stone structure was with its castle-like…

The mansion had a living-room, a library and a dining room arranged in-line across the front of the 130 foot residence.…

Rosenblum’s was authorized to sell war bonds during World War II, and gave gifts with the purchase of a $100 bond. In…

The modern design of the former Sohio/BP headquarters contrasts with the Victorian detail of the Soldiers and Sailors…

This wedding ceremony took place in what is now called Tucker Hall. Prior to the completion of the new nave in 1951, all…

Euclid bluestone quarries were among the first developed in northeast Ohio during the early 19th century; the geographic…

The inside of Diamond's Flowers is still adorned with floral arrangements and decorations. The coolers are original…