Cleveland was incorporated as a city in 1796. A lot has changed since then, with each year bringing another wave of redevelopment and new businesses. But a lot has stuck around. Here's to the staying power of Cleveland's oldest things.
Known by all, beloved by many, Cleveland's West Side Market has been kicking for over a century. Though even before its long life, Pearl's Street Market stood in its place during the mid-1800s, making the spot one of the oldest marketplaces in U.S. history and certainly the oldest in Cleveland.This historic chapel was built in 1876 as part of Riverside Cemetery.
Karamu House and Playhouse Square were both founded in 1915. However, Karamu was first to lay roots by opening an actual theater in 1917, while Playhouse didnt open any doors until 1921. Throughout its lifetime, the likes of Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston wrote and debuted productions for Karamu. Today, it still stands as a testament to cultural celebration and inclusion.Clevelands tried and true sports team happens to also be its oldest.
Known for being the oldest privately owned armory in the U.S., this Cleveland landmark was constructed in 1893 to house the Cleveland Grays, an independent volunteer militia company founded in 1837. .
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