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A Publication of the Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation, Cleveland, Ohio www.oldbrooklyn.com April 2006, Volume 28 Number 2 Through the years – Three decades of neighborhood improvements thanks to the Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation

by Lynette Filips rounding Pearl and Broadview Roads, Rev. Lombardo, [email protected] Elam Wiest, administrator of Deaconess- Richard Krafft Center, and Rev. Robert Airhart II, Harmody and What changes three decades have pastor of Pearl Road United Methodist Ted Sliwa – wrought! On October 10, 1975, the date that Church, contacted John Young, owner of encouraged the the Old Brooklyn Community Development Speed Exterminating. Then, as now, the fledgling Corporation (OBCDC) was incorporated, long-time family business was located just OBCDC. The Gerald Ford was the president of the United north of the Pearl-Broadview intersection; group received States, James Rhodes was the governor of they hoped that John would be able to mobi- special support Ohio and Ralph Perk was the mayor of lize his business neighbors to work toward from Deaconess Cleveland. improving the community. Hospital (now In 1975, the state of affairs in our city Rev. Wiest, Rev. Airhart and John closed), was bleak – a steadily declining population, Young spread the word among the other Cleveland Trust many abandoned and/or deteriorating build- businesses and insti- Bank (now ings, and major problems in the public tutions near Pearl USBank), Our school system. Businesses and industries and Broadview that Lady of Good Counsel Church, the from the City of Cleveland, it is doubtful were moving east, west and south, as far they wanted to see Cleveland Zoological Garden (now the that the organization could have survived, south as the “Sun Belt”. Hardly anyone ven- what they could Cleveland Metroparks Zoo), Glenn were it not for the rent-free office space tured downtown, either for shopping or accomplish collec- Restaurant (now closed), Busch Funeral which the bank provided. entertainment. Cracking Cleveland jokes tively, and that Home (now Busch Funeral and Crematory Two months before the OBCDC was was a national pastime. they’d heard that Services) and Broadview Savings and Loan incorporated, its board retained the services Although Old Brooklyn wasn’t in the government funds Association (now Charter One Bank), many of students in Kent State University’s School inner city, we were feeling the effects of liv- to finance their of whom allowed them to use their facilities of Architecture to study the primary business ing in an economically depressed area. Our efforts were avail- for meetings. Most of the neighborhood’s and commercial section of the community once-grand theater in the center of our once- able. The group began meeting on a regular churches strongly backed OBCDC’s efforts. (the area around Pearl and Broadview grand business district was showing porno- basis in November, 1974. OBCDC’s name was the brainchild of Roads) and to consider the realities of keep- graphic movies. We had vacant storefronts, Having these three men ally themselves Old Brooklyn resident Michael Loizos, who ing up a neighborhood with older housing. untidy sidewalks, disinterested landlords for their common good was not the first time owned The Glenn Restaurant. Rev. Elam In 1977, OBCDC hired the architectur- and discouraged merchants. We had far too in recent decades that community leaders Wiest was the first executive director and al firm of Henshaw, Hartt and Van Petten to much crime for a neighborhood once consid- had banded together. In the 1950s and John Young was the first president of the help them evaluate and implement the rec- ered to be like living in the suburbs. 1960s, businessmen formed the Old board. One of their initial efforts was to ommendations in the Kent State study. It’s been said that “when you’re at the Brooklyn Merchant’s Association. And in secure some of the $16 million in federal OBCDC, the architectural firm, and the bottom, the only way to go is up.” And thir- the late 1960s, a number of residents joined block grant money which the City of library board also conferred on the design of ty years ago, there were some signs of together as the Southwest Taxpayers. Cleveland had avail- the South Brooklyn branch of the Cleveland upward movement in Cleveland. The con- While many people assume that having able to neighbor- Public Library which opened in 1979. A cept of historic preservation was catching on the Broadvue Theatre in the center of our hoods. OBCDC also Standard Oil gas station was on the land at downtown, and the recently-formed community was the impetus for founding the received $5000 from the Pearl-State “Y” in previous times and the Playhouse Square Association was staging OBCDC, actually the theater wasn’t sold to the Greater library was in a former bank building on Cleveland Growth Pearl Road at the corner of Henritze Avenue. Association (report- Cleaning up and beautifying the com- edly the only time mercial strip was one of OBCDC’s early that the association goals, so the new board provided trees, ever contributed to a benches, receptacles for trash and planters local development corporation). for flowers in front of the businesses along Judging from the earliest records we’ve Pearl and Broadview Roads. been able to access, OBCDC was always Another of OBCDC’s early projects located in some part of the bank building on was sprucing up Foote Memorial Park (on the northeast corner of Pearl and Broadview the southwest end of the Brooklyn-Brighton Roads. A 1978 record says 4169 Pearl Road, Bridge at “Room 200”, but in the 80s and 90s, Wildlife Way). OBCDC was in “Room 321” (on the third Today the floor). In April, 2001, to be more accessible Metroparks to the people it serves, OBCDC’s office tends the performances in the old theaters it was hop- the partnership which promptly turned it into moved to a vacant first-floor space around grounds, and ing to restore. Greater Clevelanders had an “adult” movie theater until September 30, the corner at 3344 Broadview Road (the cur- OBCDC was voted to increase the sales tax so that the 1975. A more imminent concern was the rent location). instrumental in Cleveland Transit System could become the Silver Spur, a saloon on the southwest cor- OBCDC is indebted to Cleveland getting the land Greater Cleveland Regional Transit ner of Pearl and Krather Roads which Trust/Ameritrust/Star Bank/USBank for ultimately Authority (GCRTA) and be eligible for fed- attracted many undesirable people. (The supplying them with this office space free of donated to the eral funding. Development corporations had Institute of Divine Metaphysical Research is charge for all this time. Especially during Zoo. It had started to form in a few aging Cleveland there now). Also, a service technician from the years when OBCDC received no funding See Through the years page 4 neighborhoods. Speed Exterminating had been abducted in In Old Brooklyn, a core of business and front of the Broadvue Theatre, stabbed to Old Brooklyln Community Development Corporation institutional people were working at revital- death, and his body dumped under the izing our part of the city, too. Motivated par- Brooklyn-Brighton Bridge. Diamond and Pearl 30th AnniversaryAnniversary ticularly by their concern about the area sur- The area’s three councilmen – Joseph

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Forclosure & Benji Gardens ...... 2 News Notes ...... 3 OBCDC history, cont’d ...... 4 Town Crier ...... 5 OBCDC history, cont’d ...... 6 OBCDC history, cont’d ...... 11 OBCDC history, cont’d ...... 7 Church & Senior Notes ...... 12 April 21, 2006 6:30 pm $50 individual/$90 couple Re$tore Cleveland ...... 8 Irish churches history ...... 13 Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Ticket price includes: Community Toolbox ...... 9 Family Fun & OBCDC photos ...... 14 Primate, Cat and Aquatics Building Food * 2 Drinks * Silent Auction OBCDC history, cont’d ...... 10 Classified & Service Directory ...... 15 For tickets call OBCDC 216-459-1000 * 50/50 Raffle * Live Music / DJ PAGE 2 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS APRIL 2006 Fighting dismal foreclosure rates: Sign-up time for Benjamin Franklin Buyer beware gardeners and prospective gardeners One positive and hopeful step in revers- by Tom Sargent essary to meet the schedule opening of the gar- by Sheila Long ing these alarming statistics is the recent cre- The gradually warming outside tempera- den. Foreclosures are fast becoming the ation of the Foreclosure Prevention Program tures and the approaching opening day for Gardeners will be happy to know that the most serious problem facing the American at the Cuyahoga County Treasurer's Office. baseball at Jacobs Field are gentle reminders problems with the drainage have been homeowner, and Cleveland homeowners in Created in October of 2005 by County that May 13, the scheduled start of the addressed and that the facilities will once again particular. According to a recent study by Treasurer Jim Rokakis, the program is head- Benjamin Franklin Community Garden season be open and functional. A general meeting for all gardeners will Loan Performance, a California-based firm ed by Mark Wiseman, an attorney and long- is rapidly approaching. be held at the offices of The Old Brooklyn that gathers and analyzes data for the mort- time consumer advocate in Cleveland. On Past gardeners are reminded to have their Community Development Corporation on the March 30, the Foreclosure Prevention applications turned in by April 15, in order to gage securities industries, Ohio had more evening of May 2, 2006. A mailing will be housing loans in foreclosure in 2005 than Program officially launched its new cam- insure that they can have the same plot(s) as last year. Applications from prospective gar- sent to all gardeners from whom we have any other state. Nearly 8 percent of all sub- paign. deners are also being received, and plot assign- applications well before. Other people who prime loans and .96 percent of prime loans "There are two major components to ments will be made after those above. might be interested in gardening at "Benji" are the Foreclosure Prevention Program," said in Ohio were in foreclosure last year. As mentioned in last month's Old also invited. Sub-prime loans are often those loans Wiseman. "One is to hook homeowners into Brooklyn News, there is a thirty dollar mainte- For further information or to request an given to first-time homebuyers or less cred- a matrix of counseling agencies through nance fee per plot. The Ohio State University application, please call Tom Sargent or Sandy itworthy homebuyers. They carry higher United Way's 211 First Call for Help line. Extension, under contract from the City of Worona at 216 459-1000. interest rates, fees and additional costs as Wherever the borrower is in the homeowner Cleveland's Summer Sprout program, will be compared to the more "user-friendly" prime process, whether they are in the purchase providing a limited number of plants and seed or "A" rated loans. process or the foreclosure process or any- free to gardeners. In addition, the Extension Ben Franklin Cleveland, too, topped the list in this where in between, they can call 211 and Service, thru Summer Sprout will make the Community Garden dubious category among major U.S. cities. operators will send them to an appropriate arrangements for the plowing and tilling of the In 2005, Cleveland's percentage of prime agency depending on what their needs are. garden. loans in foreclosure was 1.34 percent. The other is an aggressive outreach and edu- The plowing and tilling should be accom- In Cuyahoga County in 2005, some 12,000 cational campaign." The 211 Help Line is plished before the first week of May, after foreclosures were filed with the Clerk of up and running and ready to take your calls. which, we will do the laying out of the individ- Courts; compare that to 1995, when 2,582 The educational and outreach campaign ual gardens, and do the preparatory work nec- properties went into foreclosure. will involve neighborhood-based credit Since the problem is so glaring, over seminars including data systems whereby Working together “Concerned Citizens” the past three years, a plethora of major ini- residents can come and find out their credit tiatives, studies, partnerships and programs scores and receive information as to what change their name after 28 years. have been or are in the process of being their scores mean in the loan market. both a National Register and Cleveland developed by government, citizen and hous- Unscrupulous lenders, according to by Timothy J. Kay ing advocacy organizations, and community Wiseman, are feeding off our ignorance of Landmark Historic District.) development corporations throughout the the process. In order to fight back, con- The Executive Committee of the "It's neat to see all the people who have state in an effort to stem this rising and dan- sumers in the housing market must become Archwood Denison Concerned Citizens an interest in wanting to improve the com- gerous tide. This article will be the first in a educated. decided that it was time for a facelift, the munity and make our neighborhoods better series concerning the complex issues that "Because interest rates are so low and kind of facelift that people could read. That's places," Julie said. surround foreclosures. because lenders all of a sudden have these why they've unanimously voted to change Over the years, the community associa- Losing one's home is a heart-wrenching alternative mortgage products, almost any- their name to the Brooklyn Centre tion has been involved with many neighbor- situation that many of our neighbors and one can qualify, " Wiseman explained. Community Association. hood projects and events. Their latest events friends are currently experiencing. "Many of these lenders don't really care if Julie Miragliotta, secretary of the asso- include the Garden Tour and the Candlelight Abandoned properties that are left in the the person can pay the loan back; they just ciation, said that the name change was an Christmas House Tour. They are also active- wake of foreclosures decrease property val- want to be able to say `we did a thousand effort "to encompass more of the communi- ly involved in such projects as the Steelyard ues, increase criminal activity, decrease tax loans this month.' Just because you qualify ty." She said that under the Archwood Commons Project, the Fulton Road Bridge revenues for municipalities, and generally for a loan doesn't mean it's a good idea." Denison title, there were members who felt Project, research on the expansion of the affect a neighborhood's sense of security and their neighborhoods and communities were inner belt, and the candidate debates for community. The home purchasing and the Wiseman and his hard-working crew of three not being included. Cleveland City Council. foreclosure process is often a mind-numbing employees are looking to launch their first Founded in 1978 by longtime resident "It's a chance to bring people closer by and intimidating web of bank, mortgage neighborhood Credit Seminar in late spring Gloria Janos, the Association has been com- working together," Julie explained. company and legal "mumbo jumbo" that can of 2006. mitted to promoting historic preservation Brooklyn Centre Community cause the eyes of even the brightest home- For further inquiries, contact the and neighborhood safety while also develop- Association meets the fourth Thursday of owner to glaze over. This series will attempt Foreclosure Prevention Program ing and highlighting the unique assets and the month at Archwood United Church of to address many of these issues. 216-443-7461 opportunities available in the Brooklyn Christ. The meetings are free and open to the Centre neighborhood. (The neighborhood is public. Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation MISSION STATEMENT: We are committed to uniting, engaging, and empowering the community to improve the economic vitality and quality of life within the Old Brooklyn and Brooklyn Centre neighborhoods. Maribeth Feke, President Sue Randall-Alexander, Vice President Lisa Durst, Secretary Paul Kazmierczak, Treasurer Jay Gardner, Executive Director Tom Collins, Commercial Program / Re$tore Cleveland Manager Lori Peterson, Residential Program Manager Judith Pindell, Community Outreach Coordinator Susan Nieves, Operations Manager / Commercial Program Assistant Sandy Worona, Advertising & Sales Manager /Residential Program Assistant Debra Zeleny, Housing & Building Code Specialist Old Brooklyn News

Susan Nieves - Managing Editor Lynette Filips -This month’s Copy Editor Sandy Worona - Layout Editor George Shuba - OBN Photographer This month’s OBN writers - Lynette Filips, Timothy Kay, Sheila Long, Tom Sargent OBCDC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that serves the communities of Brooklyn Centre and Old Brooklyn-For more infor- mation regarding services and projects call 216-459-1000.

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The Old Brooklyn News (OBN) is a monthly publication of the Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation (OBCDC) and is distributed free of charge within the community boundaries of Submission Deadlines Brooklyn Centre and Old Brooklyn. Home delivery is not guaran- teed. Direct-mail subscriptions are available for a $15.00 annual Display Ads . . . . .Mon., April 17th fee. The views expressed in the OBN are not necessarily those of its Classified Ads . . . Wed., April 19th publisher, editor, staff, or of the board of trustees, officers, or com- mercial, residential, institutional or associate members of OBCDC. News Releases . . .Wed., April 19th Reproduction of published material without the consent of For Information Call 216-459-0135 OBCDC is prohibited. Advertisers and Agencies assume all legal responsibility and liability concerning offers, artwork, and any and E-mail: [email protected] all text published in contracted display, classified or other advertise- ments. The OBN is a charter member of the Neighborhood and FAX NUMBER 216-459-1741 Community Press Association of Greater Cleveland. APRIL 2006 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS PAGE 3 Sunday, April 9th Volunteer Drivers & Runners Needed event is invited to send an email to the group. NEWS NOTES Family Fun Day/Open House Deliver Meals On Wheels Meeting planned for Sun., April 23rd. To vol- Brooklyn Parma Co-op Preschool, 4308 Pearl Senior Citizen Resources, Inc. Only 1 hour of unteer or for more info. email Common Grounds Coffee House Rd. Bring your 3-5 yr. olds from 12 - pm for your time between 10:45 am. & 12 noon, one [email protected]. Brooklyn Hts. UCC arts, crafts, games & contests. Now enrolling day a week. Help bring a little sunshine into the 2005 W. Schaaf Rd. 216-741-2280 for 2006-07 school year. lives of a homebound resident in the Old Tremont History Project Homemade soups & breads, deli sandwiches Sunday, April 9th - Thursday, April 13th Brooklyn area. Call Rosemary, 216-749-5367. Interested in old photos, ethnic costumes, & salads, homemade desserts, sundaes, espres- Spring Used Book Sale clothes, linens, books, flyers, household furni- sos, cappuccinos, smoothies & more. Cleveland Public Library, 525 Superior Ave. Monthly Preschool Classes at ture, household items, decorations, toys, & any Saturday evenings, 6:30 - 10 pm thousands of books in a wide variety of cate- Cleveland Metroparks Zoo other memorabilia (most important are those Saturday, April 8th gories will be offered to the public. Open to Adventure Series classes designed for children prior to 1960) for display in a Tremont neigh- “Silent Lion” the public Sun., 1-5 pm & Mon., - Wed., 9 am ages 2 - 5 yrs. old. Classes meet once a week at borhood museum. (Photos can be digitally Celtic music performed by this talented cou- - 6 pm. Thurs., a bag of books for $4 from 9 the Zoo from 9:30 am. - 11:30 am. Three week scanned & then returned if your prefer). Also ple, using a variety of instruments. am - 3 pm. session in April costs $40 ($36 for Zoo mem- conducting oral histories. For more info., or to Saturday, April 15th Monday, April 10 bers). May four week session costs $50 ($45 for donate, call Eileen at 440-582-1192 or Mollie, Closed for the Easter Holiday Free Information Meeting members) For more info or to register visit the 216-398-4559. Zoo’s website at clemetzoo.com or call Zoo’s Saturday, April 22nd Downtown Cleveland Public Library, 325 Education Department at 216-635-3391. “The Harry James Show” Superior Ave., room 218, 5 pm. "Plain Dealer COMMUNITY “The Italian Cowboy” returns for an evening protects its big advertisers, hospitals, by refus- Leaf, Yard Trimmings, Disposal MEETINGS of fun entertainment, including a cowboy & ing to explain its refusal to publish meeting & Organic Soil cowgirl hat night contest. announcements about Cleveland City Council GCEA-Cuyahoga Leaf Humus. Compost facili- Brooklyn Genealogy Club meeting, Saturday, April 29th letting hospitals ban patients for any com- ty located at 16569 St. Clair Ave. GCEA accepts Sun., April 23, 2 pm, Brooklyn branch of the Closed this weekend due to a private party. plaint.." Call 216-221-2724 for more info. the following clean, source-separated yard trim- Cuyahoga County Public Library, 4480 Ridge Sponsored by Ohio Patients Rights. mings (not mingled with trash) delivered to the Rd. Olive Gerber. “The Unique 103rd Ohio; Monday, April 3rd Wednesday, April 12th compost facility. Leaves, yard trimmings, brush, Civil War Volunteer Infantry memorial Cuyahoga Valley Genealogy Society Fibromyalgia Support Group grass, sod, wood chips, clean dirt, Christmas Foundation/Museum”. Refreshments served; Independence Civic Center, Willow Room, Brookpark Recreation Center, 17400 Holland trees. For more info call 216-687-1266. prospective members welcome. 6363 Selig Blvd., 7:30 pm. Joseph Hornack, Rd. Regular meeting, noon - 2 pm, second Brooklyn Centre Community Association “Researching your Slovak Ancestor: Available Wed. of month. For more info call Wendy, St. Leo Preschool Registration (formerly Archwood Denison Concerned Resources”. What is available at the Slovak 440-572-2232. Registration for St. Leo Preschool began Feb. 2 Citizens) monthly meeting,every fourth Thurs., Institute Reference Library & resources avail- Saturday, April 15th at the preschool, located in the parish April 27, 7 pm, Archwood United Church of able on the Internet. For more info, contact Free Community Easter Egg Hunt Community Center, 4940 Broadview Rd. $50 Christ, 2800 Archwood Ave. For more info call CVGS publicity director Barb Schworm, 440- Grace Church, 2503 Broadview (corner of nonrefundable fee & a copy of the child’s birth Julie, 216-287-8195. 526-5137, or email [email protected]. W.28th & Broadview), 1 pm. Egg hunt, pho- certificate are required at time of registration. Thursday, April 6th tos with Easter Bunny (bring camera), puppet The preschool offers programs for skill develop- Old Brooklyn Community Development Status of Fire Ladder Company 42 show, story time, refreshments & fun. Kids ment & kindergarten readiness for three & four Corporation board meeeting, Mon., Apr. 10, Public Meeting, Corpus Christi Church Hall, ages 10 & under, accompanied by an adult. year old children. Children who are four years every Mon. of the month) 6-7:30 pm. OBCDC 5204 Northcliff Ave., 6:30 pm. Show your Call 216-661-8210 to reserve your spot. old by Sept. 30 attend classes Mon., Wed. & meeting room (3344 Broadview Rd., upstairs) Friday, May 5th Fri. Children who are three years old by Sept. 30 support for the Hook & Ladder Company #42, Board meetings are open to the public for “Real Men Cook” attend classes Tues. & Thur. Class times are share your concerns for fire safety in your review & comments, but the board does 18th Annual Fundraiser 8:15-10:45 am or 11:55 am-2:25 pm. For more neighborhood & throughout the City of reserve the right to close portions of the meet- Holiday Inn Select, City Centre, 1111 info, call Jeanne Sabol, 216-661-5330. Cleveland. Meeting will be facilitated by ing from the public. Only board members have Lakeside Ave., 11:30 am - 1:30 pm. Sample Councilman Kevin Kelley (Ward 16), 216- Live's Museums Guide voting privileges. 351-7077; & Councilman Brian Cummins delicacies prepared by more than 100 area Spring/Summer 2006 comprehensive listings “chefs”. Admission for the all-you can-eat calendar of shows & events. Supplement to (Ward 15), 216-459-8400, in conjunction with Second District Community Relations meet- gourmet lunchtime feast -- $14 per person in Northern Ohio Live Magazine. Pick up a free the City of Cleveland Division of Fire & ing, every second Tues. of the month, Tues., advance, $15 at the door. Group rate available copy at OBCDC, 3344 Broadview Rd. Department of Public Safety. Call the Ward 15 April 11, 7 pm, Applewood Center, 3518 W. for 10+. Richard Greer from WNWV FM or 16 Council offices or OBCDC (216-459- 25th St. 1000) for further info. 107.3 the Wave & Carolyn Carr of Stan Hywet Rhodes Class of 76 Plans 30 Year Reunion April 7th - 9th Hall & Gardens will emcee the event. All pro- Rhodes High School class of 76 is forming a Southwest Citizens Area Council monthly Lenten Retreat Schedule ceeds will benefit Women’s Alliance for committee to plan a 30 year reunion this fall. meeting, 7 pm, Thurs., April 6, (every first April 7 - 9, Men’s Lenten Retreat - How I Recovery Services. For tickets or more info Anyone interested in helping to plan for this Thurs.), YMCA lower level, 3881 Pearl Rd. Live My Spirtuality - the retreat will be con- call 216-575-9120. ducted by Fr. Clem Metzger, S.J., Charlie Saturday, May 13th Clemens & Gary Pritts. Retreat begins with Cleveland Philharmonic Chamber Ensemble FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1950 supper 6:15 Fri. & end Sun., morning by St. Leo the Great Church, 4900 Broadview Rd. Need 3 Easter suckers for your baskets? We have it. Need 3000? 10:30. Cost is $145. For more info or reserva- 7 pm. Sponsored by St. Leo Band Boosters. $5 tions call, 440-884-9300. Web:jrh- tickets can be purchased at the door or St. Leo WE HAVE THAT TOO! Need 6 chocolate rabbits? We have it. cleveland.org. Email:[email protected] rectory. Call 216-661-1006 Need a thousand? WE HAVE THAT TOO!! GOT THE PICTURE??? Denison Ave. Water Main Repair (between Pearl Rd. & W. 33rd. St.) COME IN AND BE AMAZED!!! Beginning 1st week of April and expected to be done 1st week of June. As part of their ongoing program to rehabilitate your water system, the Cleveland Division of Water routinely replaces deficient water mains throughout the City of Cleveland. Water main replacement is an important part of restoring the distribution system. The replacement of older water mains with newer water mains helps to restore fire protection and to improve water quali- ty to your neighborhood. Full fire protection and water service will be provided throughout the project. Access to your home or building may be necessary a number of times during the project Where Easter Bunnies to do the following: Go To Shop *install the temporary hose and/or to disconnect your meter, so water service may continue unin- terrupted; *installation of new service connections from the new water main to the curb stop; *make the final removal of the bypass system. *An authorized person carrying proper identification will call on you at these times. 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Through the years from front page traces its beginnings to 1971 and the There are a bimonthly, and in 1981, it became a month- been neglected for a long time before Cleveland Metropolitan Housing approximately ly. Its name was shortened to the Old OBCDC took on the property. The park was Association’s Crestview Estates. 220 plots in the Brooklyn News in May, 1981. established in honor of the two Brooklyn In 1977, Doris Schwab, the executive garden, tended A book about Old Brooklyn was the teachers, Mabel Foote and Louise Wolf, who director of Crestview Center, began talking by approxi- other publishing effort the OBCDC under- were murdered in Parma in the 1920s. with the OBCDC board mately the took. They engaged the services of librarian Long-time residents might remember the about having more oppor- same number Kathryn Gasior Wilmer to do the research and old Bowlodrome on Broadview Road just tunities for seniors here. of gardeners. writing for it. Old Brooklyn/New, Book 1 west of Pearl Road, where Arby’s is located The following year, the (Some people was published in 1979. It contained inter- today. It wasn’t rebuilt after it burned to the organization’s congregate have more than views with members of some of the oldest ground on January 19, 1976. Not wanting a lunch program expanded one plot; some families of the community and also informa- vacant lot in the neighborhood, one of the to what became known as people share a tion about housing styles and the challenges architectural firm’s recommendations was “Brighton Center” in Der plot.) For related to restoring older homes. that OBCDC seek a redeveloper for the site. Gross Dutchman Hall. approximately Early on, it became obvious that the The fast food restaurant there now initially Local businessman Jack the last ten OBCDC needed to make ridding the neigh- opened as a Wendy’s. Amburgey owned the building, formerly the years, the Cuyahoga County Cooperative borhood of the Broadvue Theatre one of its OBCDC — at some point joined by the meeting place of the Odd Fellows, on “short” Extension Agency has maintained a demon- primary goals. But they didn’t own the build- Brooklyn Kiwanis Club — began sponsoring Broadview Road. There the lunches remained stration garden at the Benjamin Franklin site. ing so they couldn’t evict the tenant, and even the Zooper Run in for two years until the Deaconess-Krafft Barney Kilian, who spearheaded the if they had owned it, the tenant was paying the summer of 1978. Center opened in 1980. effort to convert the fallow school garden to a rent on time. Nineteen hundred and eighty was a good community garden, was the chief attendant Instead of picketing the Broadvue year in other respects, too. Vice President there for approximately twenty years. Tom Theatre to harass the pornographic establish- Walter Mondale spoke at the aforementioned Sargent replaced Barney Kilian in 2001. ment into leaving, OBCDC convinced the Deaconess-Krafft dedication, Pearl Road was On an annual basis, in addition to what community that the community should buy repaved, and in August, OBCDC (with the they’ve grown for their own needs, gardeners the building so that when the tenant’s lease help of elected officials and the support of the at Benjie have donated between two and four was up, they could choose not to renew it. Metroparks) arranged for the Cleveland tons of fresh vegetables to Cleveland food Negotiating to purchase the Broadvue Theatre Orchestra to perform at the Cleveland Zoo. pantries and kitchens. began in November, 1980. Deaconess The concert, held in the area which the Before OBCDC, there was no Old Hospital, several churches and local business- African Savannah now occupies, was in con- Brooklyn News (OBN). Realizing the necessi- es gave OBCDC the $10,000 needed for the Sometimes in the junction with Old Brooklyn’s “Home Days” ty of keeping people informed and connected, “option to buy”. earlier years, it was weekend.in March, 1978 OBCDC began publishing Since the purchase held in conjunction with the neighborhood’s After the classroom gardens at Benjamin Old Brooklyn News Notes (sometimes not price of the Broadvue “Home Days”, “Summertime Festival”, and Franklin much more than a Theatre was $220,000, “Community Pride” celebrations. Entrants Elementary flyer with ads, by OBCDC had to come up from far beyond Old Brooklyn vied for the School closed in today’s OBN stan- with another $210,000 first place trophies for the man and the woman 1980, they dards). For the first to complete the deal. who completed the course through the Zoo reopened as the two years it wasn’t Rev. Hallie Francies, first. There was also a shorter “Fun Run”, Benjamin published regularly pastor of Pearl Road probably added in later years. (As reported in Franklin and it wasn’t deliv- United Methodist the Old Brooklyn News, OBCDC’s Community ered door-to-door in Church, and Fr. James Community Pride Day at the Zoo continued Gardens the fol- the beginning. Smith, pastor of Our through September, 1999, and the Zooper Run lowing year. OBCDC members Lady of Good Counsel continued through June, 1999.) OBCDC has had a copy mailed Church, (and after Fr. In some ways, Senior Citizen Resources, been actively to them, and other Smith went to the mis- Inc. (SCR) also owes its existence to involved in the residents had to sions of Peru, Fr. William Eylar, pastor of St. OBCDC. Before SCR was incorporated, administration pick one up at Leo the Great Church) co-chaired the “Buy there was a smaller organization for Old of the garden neighborhood drop spots (e.g., churches and the Broadvue” campaign. Brooklyn seniors called Elder Lot, Inc. It ever since then. some businesses). In 1980, the paper became See Through the years page 6 Joe Gigante & Sons Super Spring Sale WATERPROOFING RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL DRIVEWAYS

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Licensed Bonded Insured APRIL 2006 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS PAGE 5 Home situations which result in a child com- unfortunately Brian lost his life due to Our businessmen are in good company, ing to Providence House include actual Hodgkin’s Disease, and Ted himself has had as others establishments in the book include homelessness, poverty in general, addiction, Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. such well-known Cleveland companies as mental and/or physical illness, and domestic Since his treatment, Ted has been man- Catan’s Bridal, Great Lakes Brewing violence. aging to remain cancer free, and in apprecia- Company, Heinen’s, Malley’s Chocolates and Both a paid staff and trained volunteers tion of that, and in honor of Brian, he’s trying Pierre’s Ice Cream. The softcover book was care for the children at Providence House. In to give something back to the Leukemia and published by Great Lakes Publishing Co. and addition to food, shelter, playtime and cud- Lymphoma Society. Thus he will be partici- retails for $13.95. dling, each child receives five sets of new pating in a 100-mile motorcycle ride in Lake And while we’re on the topic of The clothing, pajamas, underwear, socks, shoes, a Tahoe on June 6, and he has already promised Sausage Shoppe, last year they received warm blanket, books, toys and a Teddy bear, them that he will raise a set amount of money another award from the American all of which they take home with them when for the Society. If you would like to con- Association of Meat Processors. This time it they leave. Diapers and formula, too, often tribute or find out more details, check out his was for their beef jerky; they were the cham- go home with babies. website at pion in the jerky-restructured class. Entries Providence House welcomes donations www.active.com/donate/tntri/AmazingTed. were judged on aroma, flavor, eye appeal, of a wide variety of infants’and children’s Looking for something fun to do with color and texture. The Sausage Shoppe was items, plus food, household and office sup- the kids during Easter break? Consider a trip also featured in a very long article in the Although it’s officially spring, we’re plies, gift certificates and outing passes. down to the Great Lakes Science Center at February 1, 2006 issue of the Meat and probably all still wishing for the winter of Their “wish list” can be found on their web- 601 Erieside Avenue. Their three-month spe- Poultry magazine. high gas bills to be behind us. For that mat- site at www.provhouse.org. Details about cial exhibit, “Grossology: The Impolite Four-plus years ago, we missed men- ter, many of us are probably wishing for tax volunteer opportunities and the requirements Science of the Human Body” will be there tioning in student news that Roger Bundy, day to be behind us, too. But, we shouldn’t are also available at a different section of the until April 30. After that, it will pack up and who then lived on W. 13th Street, received a wish our lives away, which is what that kind same site. move to Honolulu. The 10,000 square foot Juris Doctor degree from CSU’s Marshall of thinking really is. Caring for the earth is another aspect of exhibit is so popular that even after four years College of Law (at the end of 2001). After This month we’ll split the information being a good person, and Brooklyn Heights of being on the road, it’s already booked into passsing the Ohio bar exam the following in this column between a nearby caring United Church of Christ has made it easier 2009. year, he worked for a downtown litigation organization and our usual type of news. for residents of the South Hills area of Old As the younger set knows, the exhibit is firm. Then in 2004, Roger became an This time the organization is Providence Brooklyn to do that. In addition to the two based on a book, Grossology, by Sylvia independent “general practitioner” of law. House, a crisis nursery at 2037 West 32nd. big yellow and green Abitibi paper retrievers Branzei which was published in 2000. Both Last September, he moved his practice to Street, just east of Fulton and Lorain Roads. they’ve already had in their parking lot, the exhibit and the book are filled with all 4766 Broadview Road, in the renovated com- Sister Hope Greener, C.S.J., founded the they’ve also received a green and black recy- kinds of fun facts about how the body works, plex on the northwest corner of Oakpark facility in 1981 to provide a safe haven for cling bin from the City of Cleveland. most of which aren’t discussed in polite com- Avenue. He and his growing family have infants and children through age five who The Abitibi bins are for newspaper, mag- pany. But nothing is taboo at the Grossology also since moved, to South Hills Drive. needed to be promptly removed from their azines and junk mail, and the City bin is for exhibit! Kids love it, and adults will walk We welcome your submissions to this col- family situations. Twenty-five years later, the cardboard, glass, plastic with a 1 or 2 recy- away with a lot of new knowledge, too. umn. Send them to: Lynette Filips, The Town organization is much more sophisticated than cling code, and aluminum. Like the similar The Great Lakes Science Center is open Crier, c/o The Old Brooklyn News, 3344 it was then; a former Old Brooklyn resident, set-up at Estabrook Recreation Center on from 9:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. seven days a Broadview Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44109. Natalie Leek-Nelson, is its CEO. Fulton Road and at the Ridge Road Transfer week. Admission to the exhibit is free to Providence House is licensed to care for Station, it’s convenient, one-stop recycling. members; otherwise, there is an additional $3 26 children for up to 60 consecutive days. What makes the new bin from the City espe- per person charge over and above the regular Eleven of those charges can be infants at the cially welcome is that it’s located in a differ- price of admission. Metrohealth Leo’s House facility on the west side of W. ent part of our neighborhood than the others Moving on to the commercial sector of 32nd Street, and fifteen can be the older chil- are. Access the bins from either the our community, The Sausage Shoppe, 4501 Request for dren in the Providence House facility on the Broadview or the W. Schaaf Road entrances Memphis Avenue, and the Original Mattress east side of the same street. Eighty-six per- to the church’s parking lot. Factory, 4930 State Road, are two of thirty- cent of the children are reunited with their We received a letter from a former one small businesses featured in a book Deaconess Artifacts parent/guardian within those 60 days. Benjamin Franklin student advising us of which Greater Cleveland’s Council of Small another opportunity to be a caring person. Enterprises (COSE) released last November. Referral-based, Providence House In its desire to continue the legacy of Ted Michalakes lives in Rhode Island now, Entitled Bedtime Stories for Entrepreneurs: works with nearly 40 social service agencies Deaconess Hospital in Old Brooklyn, but he, Drew Carey and another fellow Inspiring Stories from Clevelanders Who which have placed the children in their care. Metrohealth Medical Center would like named Brian Riley were good buddies at Found Success, the book is entertaining as to fill a display cabinet with items rele- Benjie. Drew, as we know, is thriving, but well as factual. vant to Deaconess Hospital. Metrohealth has contacted the Historical Society of Old Brooklyn for such memo- rabilia. While the historical society does have a few relevant items, it now turns to the community to make this idea a reali- ty. 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Through the years from page 4 rolling. At the time, OBCDC evicted the karate studio, only to dis- ing trash out of the Broadvue Theatre, too – Some of the fundraising was conducted it was the only non- cover the damage they’d done to the upstairs several 40-ton dumpsters of it. The Broadvue directly by OBCDC, but the vast majority of professional theater room. was no showplace when it reopened in June of it was done by Old Brooklyn’s churches. group within the To the disappointment of everyone 1984 with three laser light shows, but the com- Group efforts included a pancake breakfast, a City limits. The involved, OBCT couldn’t afford to stage a munity was happy to have it up and running. fish fry, a chicken dinner, a kielbasa and pricing was reason- summer show at the Zoo in 1983; the cost was OBCDC reopened the Broadvue as a sauerkraut dinner, a ground sirloin dinner, able — $4 adult prohibitive, and one of the stipulations for family theater on September 14, 1984 with an numerous spaghetti dinners, a St. Patrick’s admission for a reg- using the Sohio Amphitheater was that no affordable $2 admission. They chose to show Day dinner and dance, a square dance, a ball- ular show, and $5 admission could be charged. classic movies like Cleopatra, Doctor room dance, a skating party, a flea market, a for a musical; $2.50 Zhivago, Gone with the Wind and Singin’ in craft fair, a choir concert and bingo. at first, then $3 sen- the Rain. A science fiction film festival fol- Individuals, foundations, institutions and ior/student admission for a regular show, and lowed, but it was “not as successful as businesses also contributed cash directly. $4 for a musical. hoped”. And that would turn out to be the Even in the beginning, all did not pro- OBCT’s first play, The Murder Room, bottom-line statement about virtually every ceed smoothly, however; the group which was presented in an upstairs room at St. event planned at the Broadvue Theatre. operated the porn theater took OBCDC to Luke’s United Church of Christ in December, Unfortunately, attendance at Old court. But after OBCDC raised $73,000, the 1981. St. Luke’s became OBCT’s home for Brooklyn Community Theatre performances Deaconess Foundation loaned them the addi- the next three years. Other plays Wayne wasn’t as high as they’d hoped, either, plus tional $156,000 they needed to buy the Sisson directed there that season were The finances were becoming a major problem for Broadvue complex – theater, bookstore, two Gin Game and I Ought to be in Pictures. During OBCT’s 1983-84 season, Frank them, too. Only two plays were presented taverns, two empty storefronts and a karate Wayne Sisson also directed Finian’s Lucas directed Harvey, Laurel Hanks directed during OBCT’s 1985-86 season, neither of school upstairs. Rainbow, OBCT’s summer play at the Sohio Ten Little Indians and Ronald Riegler directed which was at the Sohio Amphitheater. The The title for the Broadvue Theatre trans- Amphitheater at the The Bad Seed. first was Arsenic and Old Lace, directed by ferred to OBCDC on May 28, 1981. A victo- Zoo. It cost OBCT From March, 1983 through August, approximately $6000 to 1985, Irene Pavlyshyn, one of OBCT’s volun- put on Finian’s, which teers, wrote a monthly column about the the- was part of OBCDC’s ater group called “Curtain’s Up” in the Old eight-day Spring Frolic Brooklyn News. It was discontinued when in 1982. (The Frolic that era’s OBN editor decided to periodically also included a print feature stories about specific plays rather Memorial Day parade, a than run a regular theater column. OBCT also bike-a-thon, an histori- printed (and distributed for a fee) its own cal walk, the dedication of the Ben Franklin newsletter, The Marquee. Laurel Hanks, and the second was Blithe ry party for the community was held the fol- Community Garden, a Miss Old Brooklyn In summer, 1984, Art Thomas directed Spirit, directed by Lenne Jacobs Snively. lowing month, in the parking lot of the contest, a dance, a cocktail party, a pancake the musical Carnival at the Zoo. It cost over At the end of 1986 and continuing into Broadview Savings and Loan (now Charter breakfast, a white elephant sale, a raffle for a $7000, and OBCT estimated that over 3000 1987, a successful run of “Broadville Nights” One Bank). new car, a Zooper Run and Old Brooklyn people attended the six performances. was staged at the Broadvue. These were That was the joyous part of the event. Days — with reduced admission — to the vaudeville-type shows which gave up-and- The other reality was that OBCDC now Cleveland Zoo.) coming performers a chance to be on stage. had a mortgage payment, plus taxes and utili- Raising the money to produce Finian’s Movies were operating at a loss, howev- ties, and a rent payment to the family that was a real challenge for the young theater er, and in July of 1987, the OBCDC board owned the land on which the Broadvue was group. Program patrons provided most of the reluctantly, but unanimously, voted to stop built. They would also have to spend an addi- needed funds, with Deaconess Hospital, fol- showing films at the Broadvue Theatre. tional $60,000 to renovate the building to lowed by National City Bank and Continental OBCDC was growing more and more frantic make it rentable. Of course, no one was Federal Savings (now Dollar Bank) heading as it found itself sinking deeper and deeper happy that because the tenants had a lease, the the area businesses and residents who sup- into a money pit. The boiler broke; the roof Broadvue remained a porn theater for three ported the effort. OBCT also put on a leaked. They began to explore alternative years after OBCDC purchased it. fundraiser dinner called “Luncheon Is uses for the theater. What a roller-coaster ride Now aimed at paying off the mortgage, Served” at the Ampol Club. OBCDC volunteers (and hired hands) it was! Every time an interesting possibility, fundraisers for the Broadvue Theatre contin- For the 1982-83 season, OBCT had two had been working on the second floor com- including one from the Great Lakes Theater ued – more church dinners, a reverse raffle, a different directors – Darryl Starnik who did munity room, and in March, 1984, OBCDC Festival, came up (and local architect John night at the races and a Mardi Gras dance. Man with a Plastic Sandwich and Art Thomas held its annual meeting there. Eventually Rakauskas drew up the plans), it soon crum- People in the community were also thinking who did Done to Death. Then Darryl did a OBCDC used the community room for the bled. Without income from rent, OBCDC was about how the double bill of two short plays, Old Lady children’s parties it sponsored, too. in big financial trouble. building could be Shows her Medals and O’Flaherty VC. The lease which the pornographic opera- Refusing to admit defeat, OBCDC used once the Meanwhile, getting back to the tion had with the Broadvue Theatre expired decided to pursue purchasing the land on porn movies Broadvue, new March 31, 1984, and they vacated the premis- which the Broadvue Theatre stood. Board were gone. Thus expenses were es, as they’d promised they would. After they president Jack Amburgey approched Mayor the Old Brooklyn coming in faster moved out, OBCDC and OBCT discovered George Voinovich Fine Arts than the that the theater was too filthy and the stage and asked for his Council, chaired fundraising was too unstable to use. So OBCT volunteers assistance. OBCDC by neighborhood money was. fashioned a stage and seating for the audience received an $80,000 volunteer Sally Hudgins, was organized as an OBCDC didn’t in the upstairs community room. grant from the adjunct of OBCDC. always receive Art Thomas directed the first show in the George Gund An experienced director named Wayne its rent pay- new location, a musical called You’re a Good Foundation, on Sisson proposed to OBCDC that a communi- ments on time, Man Charlie Brown. Completing the 1984-85 December 30, 1988. ty theater group be organized immediately, and the restau- season were Born Yesterday directed by Brian For the first time and because OBCDC liked the idea, they pro- rant ultimately Rabinowitz and Exit the Body directed by Ray since 1925, the land and the building on it vided the seed money that got the Old declared bank- Fredman. were owned by the same party. Brooklyn Community Theater (OBCT) ruptcy. 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3505 East Royalton Rd. Broadview Hts. Ohio 44147 (440)526-5700 APRIL 2006 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS OBCDC 30TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE EDITION PAGE 7 Through the years from page 6 and Lee Kuczynski, Carol Lade, Norman Although it, too, is no longer in existence, it ty’s history not included in the first book, par- As for the OBCT, because the theater in the Meyer, Irene Pavlynshyn, Denise Rooks and also endured into the early Nineties and dur- ticularly the area’s churches which had community room lacked ambience, the climb Ron Todys. ing its life provided pleasure for dozens of stained glass windows. When it was pub- up the outside stairs difficult for seniors, and It’s also gratifying to look through old ladies. lished, OBCDC also reprinted a 1903 book, the lack of parking difficult for all patrons, playbills and realize how many people from The aforementioned Rev. Hallie Francies Picturesque South Brooklyn Village. (Ms. and because OBCDC wanted to find a perma- Old Brooklyn was the dynamic individual who organized Wilmer, however, was not active with the his- nent tenant to whom they could rent the com- had the opportu- the Women’s Club. It met at torical society; she did her research under munity room on a permanent basis, rather nity to experi- Pearl Road United contract with OBCDC.) I n than part-time like to OBCT, our neighbor- ence “the roar of Methodist Church, where 1984, the historical society moved its meet- hood Thespians moved their productions to the greasepaint, Rev. Francies was pastor. ings to Pearl Road United Methodist Church, the Ampol Club. In spring of 1987, the smell of the When the community room where many of the members belonged. The Lenne Jacobs Snively directed the Odd crowd” thanks to above the Broadvue Theatre historical society was also required to change Couple at Ampol Club and in autumn Mark OBCT. Even became available, the meet- its name, because some people thought that Suhajcik directed Deathtrap. Lutheran pastor ings moved there. After the Broadvue Theatre “Old Brooklyn Area Historical Society” OBCT tried another approach to neigh- and OBCDC was torn down, the club’s meetings moved to sounded too much like the neighboring borhood theater in March, 1988, when they board president Rev. Otto Herrig appeared on The Glenn Restaurant. “Brooklyn Historical Society” which had offered a “Who Done It? Mystery Dinner stage! In addition to their monthly (later, bi- been incorporated in 1970. Old Brooklyn’s Theatre Party at Brooklyn Heights United The situation was bleak for the Broadvue monthly) meetings, several times the historical society chose the “Four Corners Church of Christ. For $7, theater-goers were Theatre in the late Eighties, too. More Women’s Club engaged the services of Lollie Guild” as their new name, a reference to the treated to a three-course meal and an evening plans/hopes for the Broadvue Theatre were the Trolley to take them on trips to special Pearl-Broadview intersection around which of fun solving a mystery based on the clues dashed when not a single developer was inter- places around Cleveland and northeast Ohio. Old Brooklyn developed; they were so incor- presented to them. ested in bidding on a plan to convert it into a If anyone can provide us with more porated in 1986. In February, 1989, OBCT was back at the mini-mall. Our elected officials, State repre- information about this organization, we would The Four Corners Guild’s fundraising activi- Ampol Club, with Lenne Jacobs Snively sentative Barbara Pringle and neighborhood be happy to hear from them.) ties at this time included yard sales, three directing God’s Favorite. In April and May, councilmen Jim Rokakis and Pat O’Malley, An historical society was organized one years of raffling quilts which the ladies in the 1989, director Mark Suhajcik was scheduled were weary of being tapped for funds to keep year after the community theater was, and it is group quilted, and dances at which the draw- to present Catch Me if You Can at Estabrook the building afloat. still in existence today. In November, 1982, ings for the quilts were held. Their first Recreation Center, but a strike by workers in Because OBCDC was also behind in its both an ad in the Old Brooklyn News and a dance, held at the American Legion Hall on the City’s recreation department resulted in payments of property taxes, in February, flyer invited residents to a gathering at The Memphis Avenue, had a 1940s theme. The Estabrook being closed at the time the play 1990, they received the inevitable letter that Glenn Restaurant about the possibility of second dance, held at Brooklyn Heights Town was to have been presented. foreclosure proceedings had begun. Jack establishing a society. Sophia Loizos, wife of Hall, had a 1950s theme. The third dance, Later that year, OBCT put on another Amburgey, who was still president of The Glenn’s owner, was on the OBCDC board also at Brooklyn Heights Town Hall, had a play at Ampol Club. It wasn’t the perfect OBCDC’s board, asked George Saad, M.D., a at the time, which is why the meeting was vintage in general theme. location either, as it was expensive to rent, doctor from Deaconess Hospital, who was held there. The twenty people present agreed Then the group of quilters decided that plus the noise from wedding receptions in also a developer, if he was interested in pur- that they would like to form such a group, and quilting was a too labor-intense way to raise adjoining rooms interfered with the plays. chasing the property. Dr. Saad was interested, decided to call themselves “The Old Brooklyn funds. And the program chairman realized In February, 1990, Judith Martin directed but only in tearing down the Broadvue and Area Historical Society”. By the end of the that finding a free or low-priced speaker every Bus Stop at the Ampol Club and in October of erecting a new building. meeting, Brian Guder was president of the month was increasingly difficult. Beginning the same year, OBCDC called a community meeting at new organization. with September, 1988 year, the group decided Wayne Sisson which Dr. Saad presented blueprints of his The group’s first official meeting was to meet every other month. And they changed was back, direct- plan for the site; it was held in the meeting January 13, 1983, in the meeting room of the the meetings to Friday evenings, so as not to ing a double bill, room at the Zoo. Shortly thereafter, on Ameritrust building (above where OBCDC’s be on a work night. Shortly thereafter, they Laundry and December 11, 1990, OBCDC trustees voted to office is today), a location other community began to go on outings to places of historical Bourbon and sell the Broadvue Theatre to Dr. Saad for groups were also using; that evening, eighteen interest in and around Cleveland. Lonestar, again $5000. He thereby assumed, among other additional members were added to the roster. In an effort to attract new members to the at Ampol Club. debts, OBCDC’s $25,000 back tax bill and The group continued to meet there on the sec- society, in March, 1990, Lynette Zieminski The stage was their $85,000 loan from Ameritrust. ond Thursday of the months during the school (the former name of the author of this article) dark in 1991, and The Broadvue Theatre was demolished year, listening to a guest speaker and sharing wrote a story about Schaaf Road and its previ- in 1992, OBCT officially disbanded. in 1992, and after a year went by, the building their own knowledge about the area. ously thriving greenhouse business in the Old During the years that it prospered, OBCT which now houses Family Dollar was erected. The community parade and festival at Brooklyn News. The article was so well- was blessed with a core of volunteers who It was originally a Medic Drug store, and William Cullen Bryant School in June, 1983 received that other historical pieces have fol- helped select the plays the group presented, looked nothing like the plan on the blueprints was the first activity in which the historical lowed in the OBN every month since then. ushered, built sets, sewed costumes, found Dr. Saad had presented at the community society participated. Dressed in old-fashioned To have a name more indicative of its props, arranged rehearsals, designed pro- meeting. looking clothes, they had a booth at which mission, the Four Corners Guild officially grams, publicized plays, operated stage lights, In spite of OBCDC’s inability to convert they sold homemade bread. became the Historical Society of Old provided refreshments and raised funds. the Broadvue Theatre building into a commu- About Brooklyn (HSOB) in 1990. During the years While the following list is not all inclusive, nity center, it did achieve its primary objective the same time, that OBCDC sponsored a Community Pride it’s important to also credit, in addition to the of buying the building and ridding our neigh- OBCDC asked Day at the Zoo, the HSOB set up a table dis- directors, the people who were most involved borhood of both a pornographic movie house Kathryn Gasior play with old photos, maps and neighborhood with the organi- and the pornographic bookstore, Wilmer to write memorabilia. They did the same thing when zation — Mollie “Connoisseurs”, which had opened in a second book there were holiday open-houses at Alstott, Steve the storefront north of the theater in about our Richardson’s Greenhouse. For a few years Armbruster, Debi 1977. No other neighborhood organi- neighborhood, they put antiques and historical artifacts in the and Ruth Burens, zation in Cleveland can make the Oldfront window of Jim Rokakis’ Ward 15 Greg Cznadel, same claim. Brooklyn/New, Council office on Pearl Road (next to today’s June Karlock, A club for Old Brooklyn’s women Book 2. It Slices.) They stopped the latter practice Diane Kasych, was also organized about the same focused on because people were repeatedly coming into Mary Becky time (early Eighties) that Old other aspects of the office wanting to buy them! Kittleberger, Ann Brooklyn Community Theater was. the communi- See Through the years page 10 Atttention Old Brooklyln Community Development Corporation Area Merchants: Old Brooklyn Community DiamondDiamond andand PearlPearl 30th30th AnniversaryAnniversary Development Corporation will be celebrating its 30th Anniversary on April 21st. We are accepting donations from area merchants for the silent auc- tion that will be held at the event.

This is a great way to showcase our neighborhood and your business before a citywide crowd. Your donation will get you recognition in our program and potential new customer base.

OBCDC is an independent, not for prof- it with organization with a 501 c (3) sta- tus. Donations are tax-deductible. For April 21, 2006 6:30 pm more information contact Lori Peterson $50 individual/$90 couple Cleveland Metroparks Zoo at (216) 459-1000. Ticket price includes: Primate, Cat and Aquatics Building Thank you in advance for making Food * 2 Drinks * Silent Auction this fund-raiser a success. For tickets call OBCDC 216-459-1000 * 50/50 Raffle * Live Music / DJ PAGE 8 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS APRIL 2006

the old downtown look in the middle of a tomer leave, has enough been communicat- Rolling shutters multi-acre parking lot while we in the city ed that the customer is comfortable and will Recently rolling shutters have appeared work to prove we have the real downtowns, stay to browse? All this must take place in on three storefronts in Old Brooklyn and neighborhoods and character which can less than two minutes unless the store is Brooklyn Centre. If you are a business owner come to life with the same investment that busy enough that the customer is comfort- considering installing rolling shutters please is now used to gobble up green space. able being anonymous for the present. remember several things. First, a city of Cleveland building permit Observing is learning when it comes to Let us bring this back to the neighbor- must be obtained. Your contractor may neglect watching consumer behavior in these larg- hood shops. In many of our local shops the to tell you this but you will be cited if you er shopping palaces. What I observe is that amenities are lacking. Take a lesson from install rolling shutters without the permit. The the amenities are what bring the customer the new town centers. Open up the view, business owner or building owner is responsi- through the door. Personal recognition is make your window interesting and the inte- ble for having the building permit. what makes the customer comfortable. rior visible. Let people see you. Second, all of the Pearl Road corridor and Price and value consummate the purchase. The local shop excels at communica- most of the Broadview Road corridor are des- This is a complicated dynamic. tion, that is, once the customer enters. Easy ignated in either the Cleveland Landmarks The more successful stores have sever- conversation flows and the customer knows Brooklyn Centre Historic District or the Old al things in common. They spend a lot of he or she is welcome, even if a purchase is Brooklyn Business Revitalization District. money to capture customers’ attention, but not made on this visit. Now there is a bonus This designation requires that all exterior it is built on basics — First, the windows for both parties. The customer knows the changes to a building or parking lot be present- By Tom Collins are clean, clean from top to bottom, and shopkeeper well enough to return and the ed to the appropriate local design and review [email protected] committee for approval. This includes rolling well-lighted on the inside. Second, the win- customer will tell others about this fabulous shutters. dows are not cluttered. There is a focus shop with the nice people. Business ambiance — There are alternatives to rolling shutters item or items, some smaller complementa- Life style centers turn over personnel that provide the desired security and are not Make the customer feel welcome ry items and an open view of the interior of frequently and are dependent upon volume. visibly offensive. For more information call Shopping is not my favorite thing to the store. What a customer can see beyond Even return customers must start this dance Old Brooklyn Community Development do. With the exception of hardware stores the focus item is people. The subliminal all over if the sales staff are not familiar or Corporation, 216-459-1000 and ask for the and book stores, I generally put off shop- message is that there are people inside do not remember the return customer. Commercial Manager. ping until it is necessary. Once I find a doing something, and I should go inside Neighborhood shops have much less store that provides what I like, I tend to and see what it is. turnover, higher customer recognition and return, that is, if it was a pleasant experi- The wise shop owner knows that this is personal service that the shopping centers THEATRE NOTES ence. I do not start out looking for a pleas- the critical moment. Acknowledge the cus- cannot match. Let us improve on the ant experience; I start out looking for what- tomer, say hello, say welcome, put some- amenities and grow that welcome spirit. Near West Theater ever the product is that I want. However, if thing in the hand. Do something so that the St. Patrick's Club Building, W. 38th & the pleasant experience does not develop, customer looks at you and you have estab- Bridge Ave., Ohio City 216-961-6391. then I forego the purchase and look again. lished that they are welcome. Re$tore Cleveland www.nearwesttheatre.org The holiday season is a challenge. There is a quiet tension at this point Progress for the Commercial Districts of “Chess.” While many consumers love the malls, while both the customer and shop owner May 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20 & 21; Thurs., Fri., with all their decorations, music, entertain- assess their next move. Does the shop Old Brooklyn & Brooklyn Centre Sat. at 7:30 pm; Sun. at 3 pm. Tickets, $6. ment and products unlimited, I find park- owner mention a special product, sale item For more information contact Tom Collins, ing-lot-chaos, crowds, noise, food-court- or offer personal assistance? Does the cus- Paul W. Cassidy Theatre OBCDC Commercial Program Manager, purgatory and kids who just want to escape tomer state what he or she is looking for, 6200 Pearl Rd. 440-842-4600 crabby parents. So, I seek the smaller inde- ask about a specific product or pull back by 216-459-1000, [email protected], pendent shops. saying “I’m just looking”. 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Parks, Recreation, and Properties, with the often parking on soft surfaces in the yard), costs billed to the owner. CCO § 209.05. If and work on cars on their property. there are rodents or vermin, the Both the Traffic Code and the Zoning Commissioner of Environmental Health may Code restrict parking. In Cleveland, parking arrange for extermination; the City can then is forbidden on the treelawn (CCO § recover any costs from the owner in a civil 451.23(a)); in vacant lots (CCO § OBCDC lawsuit. CCO § 211.03. Infractions of these 451.241(b)); and between the sidewalk and Health Code provisions may be reported to setback line, except on a driveway (CCO § by The Honorable Raymond Pianka Community Toolbox the Cleveland Department of Public Health: 451.22), and on all soft surfaces, which Cleveland Municipal Housing Court Judge 664-2300. includes yards and vacant lots (CCO § Garbage. The timely collection of 349.07). These code provisions can be NUISANCES garbage is especially important in the warmer enforced by the Police or the Department of Spring is here, and along with the often called “nuisances”. Many of these months in Cleveland, when food spoils Building and Housing, or both. Car repair change in the weather comes a new season of issues are addressed here, with information quickly, and animals are drawn to garbage also is forbidden in the City’s neighborhoods. code enforcement challenges. The neighbor about what the law permits and forbids, and containers. City residents are not permitted The Zoning Code states that “the furnishing who refuses to mow his lawn; the person what concerned citizens can do to help keep to “set out any solid waste or any waste con- of repairs or service of any kind for motor down the street who always puts the trash out their neighborhoods in compliance with local tainer for collection earlier than 12:00 noon vehicles shall not be permitted.” (CCO § two days before collection day; the family law, before the broken windows become a on the day preceding a regular collection 337.16). Violations of the Traffic Code can around the corner who has cars parked in the broken community. day.” CCO § 551.04(d). If a person sets out be reported to the Cleveland Police yard or works on cars in their garage. These High Grass and Weeds. Yard mainte- a container for collection, he or she must Department, Second District at 623-5200. challenges, left unaddressed, can lead to nance in Cleveland is crucial in the spring- “remove it from the tree lawn or other desig- Violations of the Zoning Code can be report- neighborhood decline. time, when grass and weeds can quickly grow nated place for waste collection no later than ed to the Department of Building and The “Broken Windows” theory, first out of control, leading to infestation by 12:00 noon on the day following the date of Housing Violation Hotline at 664-2007. proposed by criminologists James Q. Wilson rodents and other vermin, and a poor appear- collection.” CCO § 551.04(e). For example, Armed with the knowledge of what the and George Kelling, suggests that small, iso- ance in the neighborhood. The CCO states if your trash day is normally Thursday, you law permits and forbids, and what you can do lated nuisances, if ignored, can lead to larger that high grass and noxious weeds are nui- can set out your trash containers no earlier to help keep your neighborhood in compli- neighborhood problems. For example, the sances because they “provide harborage and than 12:00 noon on Wednesday. And, still ance with local law, these nuisances can be theory proposes that if a window is broken breeding grounds for pests or are otherwise assuming your trash day is Thursday, you abated quickly and efficiently, before leading and left unrepaired, people will conclude that conducive to the creation of human health must remove your container from the to worse criminal activity. In addition to no one cares and no one is in charge. problems.” CCO § 209.01(a). As a result, treelawn no later than 12:00 noon on Friday. reporting the violations of these Code provi- Subsequently, more windows will be broken, they must be removed from any property on Failure to follow these guidelines may result sions to the appropriate department for crim- and the sense of disorder will spread, sending which they are found. “High grass” is grass in a fine of up to $100. CCO § 551.99(b). If inal prosecution, you may also call the Old a signal to the community that criminals can over 8 inches in height. CCO § 209.01(a)(1). someone in your neighborhood is in violation Brooklyn Community Development do as they wish. (Gladwell, Malcolm. Noxious weeds include Russian, Canadian, or of these Health Code ordinances, you can Corporation at 459-1000 for more informa- The Tipping Point. Bay Back Books, common thistle; wild lettuce; wild mustard; contact the Cleveland Department of Public tion on how to contact your Councilperson or 2002). In urban areas such as Cleveland, rel- wild parsley; ragweed; milk weed; iron weed; Health at 664-2300. the City of Cleveland Law Department to file atively minor concerns like high grass and and wild plants capable of causing skin reac- Parking and Motor Vehicles. a civil action. For a comprehensive list of weeds, garbage set out too early, trash cans tions or producing or aggravating hay fever, Parking and motor vehicle issues also Cleveland nuisance abatement tools, call the left out too long, and parking issues are the asthma, allergic reactions, or similar condi- become more significant during the warmer Housing Court at 664-4295 or visit the equivalent of broken windows– invitations to tions. CCO § 209.01(a)(2). months, as people more frequently wash and Housing Court’s website at http://www.cleve- more serious crime. There are a number of If someone in your neighborhood refus- park their cars in their yards, have parties landhousingcourt.org. Cleveland Codified Ordinances (“CCO”) that es to cut their lawn, weed and grass cutting needing additional parking space (with guests address these threats to the quality of life, may be performed by the Department of Finding the right contractor by Lori Peterson [email protected] "workman's compensation" insurance. With these, the contractor, not you, is financially Now that you've secured your low-inter- responsible for any accidents. est home repair loan it's time to find a contrac- Get Three to Five References - The con- tor. Don't let the daunting task of finding a tractor should be able to provide you with three contractor deter you from repairing your home. to five references from past customers. Contact Here are some guidelines that Neighborhood them for their comments. Housing Services of Cleveland suggests to fol- Examine the Warranties - Examine the low when selecting a contractor: warranties on workmanship and materials; Shop Around - Get two to four written they typically last for at least a year. Ask the Photo courtesy of Clear Channel Outdoor estimates or proposals for any job. Both contractor to describe situations where he/she approaches are legitimate and should be item- has honored his/her warranty. Public Meeting - Thursday, April 6th 6:30 pm. ized as much as possible. Long-time resident and contractor of 30 Corpus Christi Church Hall, 5204 Northcliff Ave. Record Important Information - Write years Joe Gigante of Joe Gigante & Sons also down the name, address, and phone number of recommends that you ask a lot of questions and Neighborhood Specialist each contractor. Be organized. make sure that you are getting direct answers. Community Consider Experience - Consider the When getting three bids, most of the time you To Back Up Claim length of time each contractor has been in busi- should go with the middle price. E-NNotice * Will Sell your Home within ness. There are a lot of "fly-by-night" opera- Do not accept a price scribbled on the Sixty Days or you Collect tions out there that are willing to do the job for back of an envelope! A good contract should Sign up to receive $1,000 CASH a lot less but will leave the job half finished, be in writing and include the name of the con- bi-monthly e-mails use inadequate materials, or do not possess the tractor, the name of the company, its address, a * Effective New Marketing Techniques skills to do quality work. description and the cost of the work to be per- directly to your inbox about Check with BBB - Check with the Better formed, and a place for you and the contractor neighborhood events, * 24/7 Exposure Business Bureau to make sure no complaints to sign and date at the time that the down pay- community meetings * Instant Home Info have been filed against the contractor. If com- ment is made.It is reasonable for contractors to plaints have been filed, check to see if they ask for 1/4 to 1/3 down; if they ask for more and information in your * Written 100% Satisfaction Guarantee were resolved. than that, beware. neighborhood Verify the Insurance - The contractor Call OBCDC for additional information from Old Brooklyn Community Call Me Anytime. Call Today! should carry "comprehensive liability" and and checklists for selecting contractors. Development Corp. Office (216) 749-6007 To sign up, email Judith at Cell (216) 322-6007 REGAL REALTY, INC. Senior Citizens Discount [email protected] Mitch Weil - Trusted Advisor THINKING OF SELLING? NeighborNeighborhoodhood SafetySafety SummitSummit We Sell Old Brooklyn!! Saturday, May 20 Reserve your seat!

We Need Homes to Sell! ROGER PETERS MetroHealth South Campus To register call Judith at 459-1000. OWNER/BROKER. (formerly Deaconess Hospital) Summit Schedule As The Neighborhood Marketing Specialist for Old Brooklyn we can Help 4229 Pearl Road you put your Home at the top of the Homebuyers List! 8:30 AM - Registration and Breakfast Regal Realty, Inc. Selling More Homes! More Often! Sponsored by: 9-11:30 AM - Speakers and Workshops 11:45 AM - Closing Remarks and Lunch Old Brooklyn Community Development Corp Complimentary Breakfast and Lunch! CALL TODAY FOR A FREE Old Brooklyn Neighborhood Services Free Parking! MARKET VALUE OF YOUR HOME Second District Cleveland Police (440)888-2727 MetroHealth Workshops (216)757-0244 Track I Track II Buy or Sell with Confidence * Citizen Involvement * Auto, Home, Business Security * Gangs & Drugs * Senior Safety RODGER PETERS Family Owned and Operated JOHN PETERS Brooklyn Homeowner Old Brooklyn Homeowner * Kid Safety * Kid Safety SERVING OLD BROOKLYN FOR OVER 30 YEARS!!! * Vacant and Abandoned Property * Vacant and Abandoned Property PAGE 10 OLD BROOKLYN NEWS OBCDC 30TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIVE EDITION APRIL 2006

Through the years from page 7 exhibits the to OBCDC. During the years that OBCDC bicentennial com- was receiving no funding from the City in the mission brought. way of Ward 15 or Ward 16 block grant A brochure about money, it depended upon ads in the Old the history of that Brooklyn News and the directory to keep it neighborhood afloat. was distributed at each visit; Lynette Zieminski wrote the brochure to OBCDC’s current office. As OBM added about Old more grades with the passing of each school Brooklyn. At the year, it needed a still bigger space, and thus end of the year, relocated to the former Dawning School the Bicentennial Commision placed a plaque building on State Road in September, 2002. with a short history of our neighborhood on OBCDC has also sponsored many other the exterior of the bank building at 4175 Pearl activities over the past thirty years, some of Road in which OBCDC was located. which endure to this day and some of which The Historical Society of Old Brooklyn have gone to the wayside. In the later In October, 1994, the has been tending the cemetery at the corner of Eighties and Nineties it encouraged residents Historical Society of Old Brooklyn staged Broadview and Spring Roads since May, OBCDC continued to publish the Old to “Light Up Old Brooklyn” by sponsoring “Just Reminiscin”, a vintage fashion show 1993. While the City does most of the grass- Brooklyn News every month. When, in late holiday lighting contests and awarding and dinner at Dream’s Café on Pearl Road. cutting, members of the society pick up the 1990, the paper lacked the revenue to pay a plaques to the winners. While those contests After a four-course dinner, one hundred years trash, take care of the perennials and shrubs, professional journalist/editor, OBCDC execu- are no more, the holiday parties OBCDC of men’s, women’s and children’s clothing plant annuals some years, and water the plants tive director Jerry Preseren took on the role of sponsors for children (with the help of the was modeled decade by decade by members when they need it. In June, 2002, the Society editor. Year after year the OBN has brought Brooklyn Kiwanis Club) are still going and friends of the Society. dedicated a stone identifying the place as The home many awards in Cleveland’s strong. They’re held at Halloween and Then the HSOB moved to a different Brooklyn Union Burial Ground (one of its Neighborhood and Community Press venue, something they called “Historical three names). The HSOB purchased the stone Association’s annual competition; twice in Festivals”. They presented them in 1996 (for with funds OBCDC made available to them. recent memory — in 1993 and 2003 – the Cleveland’s bicentennial), 1999 and 2003 (for OBN received the most coveted award, the Ohio’s bicentennial) at Pearl Road United one for the best community newspaper overall. Methodist Church. With quilts, photos, books about Cleveland and displays of a wide range of historical objects, they transformed the church’s fellowship hall into a place right out of history. Those in attendance were treated to a presentation featuring one or two histori- cal interpreters giving “first person” accounts Christmas, and although the location has of noted people. changed over the years, the fun those in atten- At the 1996 festival, Helenmary Ball and Louise Evans is the current president of dance experience has not changed. Celeste Earhart from the Women in History the Historical Society of Old Brooklyn. Neil To raise money, OBCDC raffled a Harley troupe portrayed Rebecca Carter and Flora Richardson, Lynette Filips Zieminski, Louise Davidson motorcycle in June, 1998. They Stone Mather; in 1999, David and Ecky Broad Evans (she also served a previous term), portrayed Ike and Mamie Eisenhower; in Connie Ewazen, Sharon McKanze and the 2003, Ecky Broad portrayed three famous (or aforementioned Brian Guder have also served Old Brooklyn has had a Montessori infamous) Cleveland characters — Cassie as president. School in its neighborhood since September, Chadwick, Laura Corrigan and the John D. OBCDC started publishing the Old 1998, and the OBCDC was instrumental in Rockefellers. Every time the food was the Brooklyn (now the Old Brooklyn and getting it established. Gerald Preseren was same — a dessert featuring locally grown Brooklyn Centre) Business Directory in 1989. OBCDC’s executive director at the time, and strawberries. The directory since he had experience in Another part of Cleveland’s 1996 bicen- served multiple both the public and pri- tennial celebration was the commission’s offi- purposes – giv- vate school sectors, he cial “Caravan” which stopped at each of the ing area mer- often accompanied Old City’s neighborhoods over the summer chants and busi- Brooklyn resident tried to do the same thing with a PT Cruiser a months. The Caravan visited Old Brooklyn nesses publici- Constance Ewazen to few years later, but due to lower-than-antici- on August 18. OBCDC timed it to coordinate ty, alerting resi- Columbus when she was pated ticket sales, the three winners received it with the annual community Pride Day at the dents to the working to get the school the alternate prize, a sum of cash less than the Zoo. goods and serv- organized. value of the car. In addition to the usual half-price admis- ices available in Initially Old Brooklyn Montessori The OBCDC staff started to increase in sion, displays, craft vendors, food and enter- our neighbor- (OBM) School rented classroom space from size in the mid-1990s when OBCDC again tainment at previous Community Pride Days, hood, and pro- St. Luke’s United Church of Christ, and then began receiving Ward 15 block grant money there were also Civil War re-enactors the viding much it renovated the building (the former Alvin and a residential program manager was hired. HSOB had invited, plus all the special needed revenue Drug, which had been vacant for years) next See Through the years page 11

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Through the years from page 10 From July, 2000 until Art House, Inc. (in In chronological order, the individuals Jack Amburgey, A & K Investment And because Ward 15 encompasses not Brooklyn Centre) received its 501 C 3 status who have been OBCDC executive directors Corporation and Wholesale Business only the northern part of Old Brooklyn, but in April, 2001, OBCDC acted as its fiscal are: Furniture (October, 1987 through November, also Brooklyn Centre (the neighborhood north agent. After renovating the Quonset hut on Rev. Elam Wiest (August, 1976 through 1990); of the Brooklyn-Brighton Bridge), OBCDC their property, Art House opened in October, 1977); John Young, repeat term (December, 1990 extended its services to that area. November, 2002. Their programs include Paul Barhoover (November, 1977 through through November, 1992); In 2001, when their office moved from adult, children’s, and family art classes, art October, 1979); Jack Amburgey, repeat term (December, the Pearl Road to the Broadview Road camps, open studio and activities for school Laverne Maximuk (February, 1980 through 1992 through November, 1994); address, OBCDC began to significantly children. Sheryl Hoffman is the executive October, 1987); Don Kuenzer, Metroparks Zoo (December increase in size. New positions included an director. Gerald Preseren (November, 1987 through 1994 through November, 1995); operations manager, another residential pro- From 2001-2004, OBCDC sponsored a April, 2001); Jack Amburgey, repeat term (December, gram manager and a commercial program Brian Cummins (May, 2001 through April, 1995 through November, 1997); manager. The staff currently includes; 2005); Don Kuenzer, repeat term (December, 1997 Jay Gardner, Executive Director; Tom Collins, (interim, May, 2005 into through November, 2000); Tom Collins, Commercial Program August, 2005); Barbara Bellisario, Charter One Bank /Re$tore Cleveland Manager; Jay Gardner (August, 2005 to the present). (December, 2000 to November, 2001); Susan Nieves, Operations Manager and Members of OBCDC’s board are chosen Don Kuenzer, repeat term (December, 2001 Commercial Program Assistant; from the institutional, business and residential through November, 2002); Lori Peterson, Residential Program sectors. In chronological order, the individu- Carol Schiro, an Old Brooklyn resident, Manager & Mediation Specialist; als who have been president of the OBCDC (December, 2002 through November, 2004); Judith Pindell, Community Organizer & board and their business or community affili- Maribeth Feke, Greater Cleveland Regional summer event called “Music on Mainstreet”. Mediation Specialist; ation are: Transit Authority (December, 2004 to the It became more elaborate over the years, Sandy Worona, Residential Program John Young, Speed Exterminating (October, present.) Assistant, & Advertising, Sales and Layout including vendors and craft booths in addi- 1975 through March, 1977); As reported in last month’s OBN, a Manager, Old Brooklyn News; tion to musical entertainment. In spring of Dan Avis, Busch Funeral Home (April, major change is currently on the horizon for Debra Zeleny, Housing and Building 2003 and 2004, OBCDC organized a 1977 through November, 1978); OBCDC as it moves toward consolidation Code Specialist. “Brooklyn Centre Preservation Fair and Rev. Elam Wiest, Brooklyn Heights United with Old Brooklyn Neighborhood Housing Home Tour”. Church of Christ (December, 1978 through Services. When that is finalized and the staff Projects which the OBCDC currently circa June, 1981); increases even more, finding a new location has in progress include the revitalization of Rev. Otto Herrig, Gloria Dei Lutheran will no doubt become a necessity. the commercial district along Pearl Road; Church (circa July, 1981 through March, Given OBCDC’s rich, thirty year history, the formation of the organization’s three- 1982); expect that the next thirty years will be filled person “housing team” to deal with issues Stewart McKnight, Broadview Savings and with at least as much activity, all aimed at bet- like code enforcement; and, in conjunction Loan Association (April, 1982 through tering the neighborhood. Ad multos annos, with other groups, developing the Treadway March, 1984); OBCDC! Ad multos annos, Old Brooklyn Creek Trail, which will connect Old George Schleimer, an attorney in private and Brooklyn Centre! Brooklyn with the Towpath Trail alongside practice (April, 1984 through September, the Ohio and Erie Canal. 1987);

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by Lynette Filips December and January articles) were subse- to our neighborhood, we will just mention their [email protected] quently established here. names, addresses and the years of their incep- As a result of the ruckus, the Irish, too, (and tion (and demise, if so indicated) — St. Bridget, Woodland Avenue at Perry Street, “Two steps forward, one step back” may every ethnic group which followed) were able to established in 1857 and closed in 1961; St. be the dance we could hum as we continue establish nationality parishes. Because immi- Columbkille, Superior Avenue at East 26th looking at the churches established by the eth- grants typically lived close to their places of Street, established in 1871 and closed in 1957; nic peoples who settled in and around Old employment, the earliest Irish churches — St. St. Colman, 2027 W. 65th Street, established Brooklyn and Brooklyn Centre. In the last few Patrick, now at 3602 Bridge Avenue, (estab- St. Augustine in 1880; St. Patrick, 4427 Rocky River Drive, months we’ve discussed congregations with lished in 1853, and thus the “mother church”) In time Tremont would be home to established in 1848. New England, German and Polish roots, but and Holy Name, now at 8328 Broadway, (estab- approximately thirty more immigrant groups, While they were still on “the old sod”, the chronologically, we skipped the immigrants lished in 1854) — were built near Irish settle- but as we shall see in future segments of this Irish had been forced by their British overseers from Ireland. ments where the men unloaded the boats and series (and have already seen in terms of the to speak English, so language was not the The Scots-Irish were Protestant, but most worked in the aforementioned mills. Polish at St. John Cantius), they would estab- problem for them that it was for most of the of the Irish who settled in Cleveland were When we say that the Irish built St. lish their own churches rather than attend St. other foreign people who settled in Cleveland. Roman Catholic. The earliest Irish immigrants Patrick Church, we mean it both figuratively Augustine. But even though speaking English wasn’t a (1820s) were men who worked digging the and literally. After the congregation outgrew St. Malachi, 2459 Washington Avenue problem for them, the Irish immigrants didn’t Ohio and Erie Canal. Until the first Catholic its first church on Whitman Avenue, to help just north of W. 25th Street at the west end of like Bishop Rappe or the assigned French- church was built, they could only attend Mass them build a bigger church, a friend of the the old speaking priests he assigned to their parishes. when a priest was passing through town on parish who owned a quarry in Sandusky And, to quote an entry about early horseback, or there was a priest/chaplain on offered them free blue sandstone, if the men Catholicism in the Encyclopedia of Cleveland one of the ships docked in Cleveland’s harbor. would cut it and haul it back to Cleveland. The History, Cleveland’s first bishop also “disci- Irish (as well as German) immigrants men did just that for two years, and thus the plined a number of (Irish) priests, who, feeling were no doubt part of the congregation of walls of the current St. Patrick’s were raised. ill-treated, complained to an increasingly exas- the first Catholic church in Cleveland, Our As was the case with the Germans at Our perated Rome, which forced Rappe to resign as Lady of the Lake, established in 1835. Lady of Good Counsel and the Polish at St. bishop in 1870.” That congregation worshipped in numerous John Cantius, St. Patrick’s eventually built a While we can guess about the perhaps locations downtown before building a social hall on the parish grounds. These days it’s no longer just for Irish gatherings, though; valid, perhaps unfair reasons those priests were church on Columbus Avenue at Girard St. Malachi the second-floor stage, for instance, is utilized disciplined, suffice it to say that the Irish have Avenue in 1839. Henceforth it became pop- Superior Viaduct, was established in 1865, and for productions by the neighborhood Near nonetheless put a positive mark on our city in ularly known as St. Mary’s on the Flats. it, too, has Irish roots. Because of its location West Theatre group. areas which extend far beyond their original Irish families started coming to Cleveland near Lake Erie, it was considered to be the Blessed Sacrament, a parish just north- church communities. in force in 1848, during the Great Potato “port” church, and the cross on its steeple was west of Brooklyn Where will our ethnic church journey take Famine. The men found work unloading ships illuminated to guide ships into the harbor. (To Centre at 3381 us next month? Probably back to Tremont and at the mouth of the Cuyahoga River and later continue that tradition, the cross on the present Fulton Road, is an more of the Eastern European immigrants who at the steel mills which were being built along church’s steeple is also illuminated at night.) offshoot of St. settled there at the turn of the last century. the Cuyahoga River and in Newburgh As the Irish moved farther from the city, Patrick’s. It was Please contact us if you have something to Township. other churches were established to serve their established in contribute to the saga. Although they were emigrating to needs, but since they aren’t particularly close America a the same time and shared the same 1903 for Catholics basic religious beliefs, the Irish and the living in the south- German Catholics didn’t get along with each ern end of St. Pat’s other. But Louis Amadeus Rappe, the territory. (It’s Frenchman who had been named the first bish- Blessed Sacrament interesting to note op of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland in that Fulton Road 1847, thought that to hasten their becoming was called Rhodes Avenue in those days.) “Americanized”, By 1860 the Irish were moving into the everyone should min- Tremont area, and that year the bishop estab- gle. His ideas angered lished another parish, St. Augustine, for the the German immi- Irish living there. The original church was grants, who com- located on Jefferson Avenue, but when the con- plained to Rome so gregation outgrew those premises, they moved vehemently that into their current location at 2486 W. 14th nationality — as Street (in 1896). That structure had actually opposed to territorial been built and used by the Jennings Road — parishes (i.e., the Congregational (now Pilgrim Congregational) German Catholic Church, which had moved to 2592 Jennings churches we men- Road (now 14th Street), where it, too, remains St. Patrick tioned in our today. CAPITAL EYES OPHTHALMOLOGY MIRFEE UNGIER, M.D. (440) 743-7456 “Come in and see” Now serving our Old Brooklyn residents in our modern Ridge Rd. office

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