TAKE A HIKE® - Grand Department Stores Tour

401 Euclid Avenue,Cleveland OH 44114

01 June, 2022

Description

TAKE A HIKE® offers FREE in-person, guided walking tours of unique and historic neighborhoods in Cleveland! TAKE A HIKE® offers FREE, 90 minute, in-person walking tours of unique and historic neighborhoods in Cleveland! Since 2008, more than 45,000 people have enjoyed tours in person and explored independently with self-guided option. The interactive walking tours are led by knowledgeable guides that will share fascinating facts about historical assets and key figures that helped make Cleveland a special place. You'll learn about architecture, cultural development, historic preservation, and Cleveland's role in American history. New development projects are also highlighted. Along the way, you'll meet important figures from Cleveland’s past, portrayed by actors and actresses, who will share with you their stories. The Grand Department Stores Tour meets at The Arcade. Please arrive 15 minutes early as the tour starts promptly. About the Tour: 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. TAKE A HIKE® is a program of Historic Gateway Neighborhood Corporation with generous support from Ohio & Erie Canalway and Downtown Cleveland Alliance. TAKE A HIKE® offers 14 unique in-person neighborhood guided tours beginning June through September. Learn more at takeahikecle.com Please Donate - TAKE A HIKE® tours are free, however, donations to support the program are always appreciated. Group Reservations - If you have a group larger than 10 people, please email Eileen at [email protected] in advance to reserve your tickets. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About the Historic Gateway Neighborhood Corporation - HGNC is 501(c)3 non-profit organization committed to promoting the continued re-development of our unique, historic district in downtown Cleveland into a vibrant commercial, entertainment, and residential neighborhood. For more information, visit www.ClevelandGatewayDistrict.com.