Every week I have the chance to put together a story about 5 Things. One of the best things about this for me is that it’s kind of like my own personal playground – a chance to gather up pictures and information to share on a wide range of topics that interest me – and, I hope, you.
Today’s 5 Things looks at five of Cleveland’s “hidden treasures.” They are underpublicized, yet fascinating spots to discover here in our city. With Cleveland’s rich history, there are dozens of these treasures, of course. A submarine on Lake Erie? A money tree?! A police museum? All here. The stop that really had my jaw drop is high over the Cuyahoga river – the Veterans Memorial Bridge. The history of that bridge, the architecture of it’s concrete reinforcement, the echo of the streetcars that once ran between east and west – it’s all there to absorb, offering a great opportunity for a first hand look at a critical structure in Cleveland’s development. While those trolleys are gone, that pathway beneath the pavement that carries traffic over the bridge is today’s conduit for fiber optics, utility lines, and other connections between east and west.
There are more hidden treasures in Cleveland. And since I anticipate another chance to add five more to today’s list, I’d love to hear from you about one of your favorite little known spots. I welcome your comments and ideas as always.
May 2, 2009 at 2:42 am |
I’m confused by these five hidden treasures; I only count 4!
1) USS Cod
2) Money Museum
3) Police Museum
4) Veteran’s Memorial Bridge
How did I miss #5????
May 4, 2009 at 6:31 pm |
Shelley – the second one was “The Sketch Crawl,” an event that happened this past Saturday night.
Thanks for counting! LJ
May 5, 2009 at 12:43 am |
Everyone should have their playground. I think it’s pretty cool that Cleveland is yours. Mine is a little scaled-down. It used to be my playground reminded me of a song by vintage Madonna.
August 7, 2009 at 10:02 pm |
Are things in this listing limited to Cleveland city limits, or perhaps extendible to greater Cleveland? There are many interesting, and even strange, items of interest in surrounding counties.
August 14, 2009 at 1:18 am |
One of the great hidden treasures in Cleveland is something that used to be there and would love to see it reappear. They are called the Cleveland Browns! They used to be a great team and a hidden treasure that needs to be seen again.