@thiswascle

Peering through the haze of history at the lives of Sixth City citizens.

 Cleveland, Ohio
Joined March 2014
  • Tweets16.7K
  • Following506
  • Followers9.3K
1.6KMedia
This Was Cleveland retweeted
Alex Farmer@alexfarmerphoto24 Jun 2023
Streetcar level of the Detroit-Superior Bridge in Cleveland, Ohio. – at Cleveland, OH
15
56
3
806
38,385
#TBT Here’s a rare splash of color in today’s throwback photo! This 1980 view is looking south on West 25th Street, with the @WestSideMarket in the background. Ohio City Collection, no. 093. Photographer: Pat Gray. 📷 Cleveland Public Library, Photograph Collection
2
7
25
This Was Cleveland retweeted
John Skrtic@SkrticX2 Nov 2022
When the American Newspaper Guild went on strike against the Cleveland Press, management of the Press, the Cleveland News and The Plain Dealer attempted to put out a joint paper on Nov. 2, 1956, bearing the mastheads of all three papers, but teamsters drivers refused to deliver.
2
16
2
59
November 1, 1999: Players Coach⚾️ #ForTheLand promote hitting coach Charlie Manuel to replace Mike Hargrove as manager. Tribe's offense under Charlie best in #MLB, players loved him, time to give him a shot. 3 yrs as Mgr in CLE, then won #WorldSeries in Philly #Charlie #Hitting
1
6
2
37
This Was Cleveland retweeted
Patrick Shepherd@PatrickShepherd30 Oct 2022
The last time I was surfing a mosh pit was 1993 at @AgoraCLE for this man’s band. This weekend, The @SmashingPumpkin headlined a show at @RMFieldHouse & Billy Corgan stopped at @BEETJAR in our neighborhood. #Hingetown
1
1
12
This Was Cleveland retweeted
John Skrtic@SkrticX28 Oct 2022
Great Debate For President. Carter vs. Reagan. #Cleveland October 28, 1980.
3
5
1
34
#TBT Photographer Arthur Gray (1884-1976) captures the dynamism of Euclid Avenue in the 1930s with this view looking west toward Public Square. The 1937 scene shows crowds walking under the neon signage of Rosenblum’s and the New Mall Theatre. 📷 CPL Photograph Collection
6
23
#CPLCollectionHighlights "The General Plan of Cleveland" 1949 🗺️ Found in Map Collection at Main Library.
7
1
25
Case Family Homestead, Rockwell Street. Demolished in 1911 for the Mall plan. Sources: Digital Case, Cleveland Plain Dealer
1
10
31
This Was Cleveland retweeted
Danny Mc@dmcbillion19 Oct 2022
Councilmember Kazy asks about the history & meaning behind the artwork. Director says he'll get back to him. Here's an article I found that shares a bit more about the significance of Viktor Schreckengost & also touches on this restoration project: ideastream.org/news/preservi…

Preserving the Legacy of Northeast Ohio Artist Viktor Schreckengost

New efforts attempt to renew and promote the work of this pioneering industrial designer

ideastream.org
1
2
5
Jefferson branch has served the Tremont community since 1918. The reimagined branch is reopening this Saturday! Join your favorite librarian for food, entertainment, and fun activities. Saturday, October 15 | 12 pm. bit.ly/3ekd8QW
3
7
James Earl Jones is trending (he’s fine) which means our obligatory repost of a 1978 Cuyahoga River film narrated by… James Earl Jones.
12
131
10
685
This Was Cleveland retweeted
Bertman Original@BertmanBallpark28 Sep 2022
Herb’s Tavern in Rocky River will celebrate 60 years of business in 2023! The next time you’re there, order the incredible house-made pretzel with Bertman Original Ball Park Mustard for dipping. Two legends are better together! 🥨 #BertmanAtHerbs
1
12
The new House of Corrections facility opened on Jan. 1, 1871 and was built at Woodland and E.79th., at the cost of $250,000. Photo (ca.1880’s) is part of the Louis Baus collection and courtesy of Ohio History Connection. #cleveland1871
The new House of Corrections facility opened on Jan. 1, 1871 and was built at Woodland and E.79th., at the cost of $250,000. Photo (ca.1880’s) is part of the Louis Baus collection and courtesy of Ohio History Connection.

ALT The new House of Corrections facility opened on Jan. 1, 1871 and was built at Woodland and E.79th., at the cost of $250,000. Photo (ca.1880’s) is part of the Louis Baus collection and courtesy of Ohio History Connection.

Cleveland House of Corrections facility was built at Woodland and E.79th., and was opened on Jan. 1, 1871 at the cost of $250,000. Photo is part of the Louis Baus collection and courtesy of Ohio History Connection. Ca.1880’s

ALT Cleveland House of Corrections facility was built at Woodland and E.79th., and was opened on Jan. 1, 1871 at the cost of $250,000. Photo is part of the Louis Baus collection and courtesy of Ohio History Connection. Ca.1880’s

1
5
This Was Cleveland retweeted
Luke Russert
@LukeRussert23 Sep 2022
Happy birthday @springsteen! Here is the poster from his Feb 1975 @JohnCarrollU show—booked by a young JCU alum & then Cleveland-Marshall College of Law student named Tim Russert—who used the money earned from the show to pay for a semester!
27
64
9
715
This Was Cleveland retweeted
John Skrtic@SkrticX14 Sep 2022
Advertisement for the 1925 National Steel Exposition held in Cleveland, from September 14 to 18.
9
13
72
This Was Cleveland retweeted
Mr. P. Explores@ExploresMr4 Sep 2022
Superstructural; lines for days in the cathedral-like geometry of this abandoned Cleveland, Ohio factory.
4
10
83
This Was Cleveland retweeted
Chris Ronayne@chrisronayne4 Sep 2022
Original W. 25th St Ambassadors. Early 80s photo {CR Bboy}
3
3
69
This Was Cleveland retweeted
WKYC 3News@wkyc3 Sep 2022
Born in Alabama, Shavers grew up near Youngstown and was Cleveland's Golden Gloves champ. He would earn heavyweight title fights with Muhammad Ali and Larry Holmes. wkyc.com/article/news/local/…

Power-punching boxer Earnie Shavers, who grew up in Northeast Ohio, dies at 78

Born in Alabama, Shavers grew up near Youngstown and was Cleveland's Golden Gloves champ. He would earn heavyweight title fights with Muhammad Ali and Larry Holmes.

wkyc.com
4
11
This Was Cleveland retweeted
Nottingham Spirk@NottinghamSpirk2 Sep 2022
50 years ago today, John Nottingham and John Spirk started a venture that has gone on to impact the world. Nottingham Spirk looks back at this half-century and all we have accomplished, and is eager at the bright future that lies ahead. bit.ly/NS50th
3
1
10
Load more