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Rediscover the Treasure of Cleveland Public Library

As technology continues to advance, more and more people are relying on the internet as their main source for information and buying books. The largest U.S. traditional book-selling chain “Barnes and Noble” has recently filed for Bankruptcy and another big-time book seller “Borders” is in the process of closing an approximate 200 stores.
Perhaps having a strong historical background is what paves the way for longevity. Since its humble beginnings in the middle of the 19th century, the Cleveland Public Library, nestled in the heart of downtown, to this day, still remains standing for many book lovers of the world.

C-M Law alums who shaped history of Cleveland and the country

C-M Law has been associated with Cleveland State University since 1969. Before that, it was John Marshall Law School, the first night school in Ohio and one of the earliest law schools to accept minorities and women students in the United States since its founding.
C-M Law has influenced the minds of many who played a major part in the transformation of the city of Cleveland, the state of Ohio, the nation and even the world. In recent years a plethora of C-M Law alumni has made local and national news.

History at Your Doorstep

History atYour Doorstep is a Cleveland Stater special series by the 2012 class of reporters. Our goal is to show how history continues toimpact our lives today. We will highlight local treasures of the city of Cleveland and surrounding areas in every issue. It is our hope to inspire you to visit or re-visit the historical landmarks of this great city. The title was proposed by Dr. Anup Kumar, adviser of The Cleveland Stater.

West Side Market celebrates 100 years in business

The West Side Market, Cleveland’s oldest publicly owned market, is celebrating 100 years of filling our tummies and our hearts with ethnically rich food and traditions.

The West Side Market centennial celebration kicked off early this month on Saturday, June 2 with a festival of food and music. Mark your calendars because there will be several events in the upcoming months, including the 8th International Public Markets Conference from Sept. 21-23, the Street Festival Parade on Sunday, Oct. 7, and the Centennial Gala on Saturday, Nov. 3.

The Home of Rock and Roll

From the very beginning, Cleveland has been at the heart of the history of rock and roll music and culture. The Rock and Roll of Fame, built in 1993, honors the key role played by Cleveland in the history of popular music in its formative years in the 1950s. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fam e has also been designated as a historical landmark by the city and the state because it was here that local deejay Alan Freed coined the famous term.

The use of the phrase “rock and roll” has historical roots in the euphemistic reference to sex in rhythm and blues music, which was known for its youth-inspired lyrics and electric guitars. The term’s sexual connotation comes from the 1922 Trixie Smith song “My Baby Rocks Me with One Steady Roll.”

Museum Founded by Flewellen Remains Closed and Ignored

Many Clevelanders and residents of surrounding cities are unaware of the 57-year-old historical landmark, the African American Cultural & Historical Society Museum, that housed artifacts and cultural exhibits of African American history. The museum has been closed for the last five years after the black history pioneer and founder of the museum, Icabod Flewellen, fell ill. There were also not enough funds or support to keep the organization running.

The museum was one of the first African American museums in the United States founded in 1953 by Flewellen. The West Virginia native began his collection of African American memorabilia at the age of 13.
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