Dazzle the District Our Dramatic Neighborhood Transformation

DAZZLE THE DISTRICT OUR DRAMATIC NEIGHBORHOOD TRANSFORMATION GE CHANDELIER The centerpiece of the neighborhood, which was unveiled in May 2014, is theNorth world’s America’s largest largest outdoor chandelier,outdoor chandelier, designed designed in the style in the of thestyle grand of the grand chandeliers seen in Playhouse Square’s lobbies. Suspended 44 feet in the air (a little more than twice the height of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.) and adorned with more than 4,200 crystals, the GE Chandelier is 20 feet tall and graces the intersection of East 14th Street and Euclid Avenue. Each crystal was added to the chandelier by hand, a process that took 20 minutes to complete for each piece. BY THE NUMBERS 17’ x 20’ 4,200 Height of the GE Chandelier Dimensions of the GE Chandelier Number of crystals 20’ Pounds the GE 3 Legs on the support structure 68 Number of LED fixtures 8,500 Chandelier weighs Amount of Pounds of stainless Pounds of crystals 450’ wiring and cable used 600 4,500 steel used WELCOMING GATEWAYS PLAYHOUSE SQUARE Four elegant gateways define the Playhouse Square neighborhood, creating a feeling of anticipation as you arrive at a destination guaranteed to inspire. Each gateway, 35 feet tall at its highest point, is the equivalent of four city buses stacked one on top of another. BLADE SIGN MARQUEES The Playhouse Square “blade” Prior to Playhouse Square’s sign replaced the similarly shaped dramatic makeover, the Allen, “Playhouse Square Center” sign on the Ohio and State marquee uprights Loews building. This version, though required vinyl signage that was larger, is much more energy-efficient. It expensive and difficult to change. runs off the same amount of energy as The new marquees use LED two toasters. technology that’s easily changeable and more environmentally friendly. And for the first time since the theaters were renovated, the Connor Palace has its own marquee upright! RETRO SIGN When the Palace Theatre (now Connor Palace) opened in 1922, the Keith Building (in which the theater is located) was the tallest building in downtown PLAYHOUSE Cleveland. The “stick-built” sign on top of the building was the largest electric sign in the world. Our retro sign SQUARE (situated atop the Cowell & Hubbard and Woolworth buildings) is a nod to our 1920s-era roots, evoking the feel of that Keith Building sign. Rising to a height of 44 feet, the retro sign features 9 foot tall letters and 900 3-inch LED bulbs. SIDEWALK KIOSKS U.S. BANK PLAZA Placed throughout the neighborhood along Euclid TheThe perfect perfect place place for for casual casual meetings, meetings, relaxation relaxation and and Avenue and East 14th Street, the seven 8-foot-tall entertainment,entertainment, U.S. U.S. Bank Bank Plaza Plaza was was refreshed refreshed with with kiosks feature LCD modules on both sides. Griffins, aa permanent permanent stage stage for for concerts, concerts, lectures lectures and and more; more; which can be found throughout the Playhouse newnew lighting lighting and and sound sound system; system; a a cozy cozy fire fire pitpit andand a a Square theaters, adorn the top of each kiosk. diningdining experience experience. by Cowell & Hubbard’s Zack Bruell. Dynomite Burgers features sandwiches, milkshakes, wine and beer..

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