Cleveland Arcade
Historic structure in Cleveland, Ohio. Built 1890 by John Eisenmann. Added to the National Register in 1973, and a National Historic Landmark.
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What it is
The Arcade in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, is a Victorian-era structure of two nine-story buildings, joined by a five-story arcade with a glass skylight spanning over 300 feet (91 m), along the four balconies. Erected in 1890, at a cost of $867,000, the Arcade opened on Memorial Day, and is identified as one of the earliest indoor shopping arcades in the United States. The Arcade was modified in 1939, remodeling the Euclid Avenue entrance and adding some structural support. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1975.
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The record
| Property type | Building |
| Address | 401 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH |
| County | Cuyahoga County |
| Listed | Mar 20, 1973 |
| Listed for | Engineering, Architecture |
| Level of significance | National |
| Reference number | 73001408 |
| Built | 1890 · more from the 1890s |
| Architect | John Eisenmann |
| Type of place | hotel, shopping arcade |
| Style | Victorian architecture |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 1 building |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | 401 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH |
| Coordinates | 41.4996° N, 81.6931° W · Directions ↗ |
| Also in Cleveland | 291 listed places in Cleveland → · walking tour → |
| Nearest national park unit | Cuyahoga Valley National Park · 18 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Cuyahoga Valley National Park Picnic Shelters 21 miles |
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Drawings & photographs
Measured drawings and photographs from the Library of Congress. Public domain. All 3 records ↗
Map
Nearby in Cuyahoga County
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Guidebooks to historic places and travel in Ohio
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Reference
Questions people ask
When was Cleveland Arcade listed on the National Register?
Mar 20, 1973. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
When was Cleveland Arcade built?
1890, designed by John Eisenmann, in the Victorian architecture style.
Source: Wikidata
Can I visit Cleveland Arcade?
Yes. Cleveland Arcade is recorded as open to the public.
Source: Wikidata
Where is Cleveland Arcade?
401 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The nearest national park unit is Cuyahoga Valley National Park, 18 miles away.
Source: Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Are there historic photographs or drawings of Cleveland Arcade?
Yes. The Historic American Buildings Survey at the Library of Congress has drawings or photographs of it.
Source: Library of Congress
Where is the nomination form for Cleveland Arcade?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Cleveland Arcade?
One federal campground is within reach, Cuyahoga Valley National Park Picnic Shelters, 21 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Cleveland Arcade?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 73001408. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA. Drawings and photographs are Historic American Buildings Survey records at the Library of Congress, public domain.