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SCOTT OCON, 52, of Cleveland, Ohio, beloved and cherished husband of The Rev. Jason Thompson of Cleveland, devoted son of Betty and David OCon of Williamsburg, VA, died suddenly on Sunday, July 28, 2024. He is survived by brother-in-law Billy Thompson of Asheville, NC, aunt Val Lawson of Colonial He...
Scott O'Con, Owner of Tours of Cleveland, LLC , died suddenly on Sunday morning. Details about his business will be updated on the company website. Funeral will take place at 11am on August 10,2024 at West Park United Church of Christ in Cleveland.
Check out the new piece of art by Ukrainian Art Company, DION just off Public Square. The piece is lit at night.
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Walking around downtown, you may have noticed the Tiffany Glass Building.
When The City Club of Cleveland moved out, the building renamed itself the Tiffany Glass Building. The name went up in December 2023 and this past week the new logos for the building were installed.
The building from 1903 and done by Hubbell & Benes was originally the Citizen's Savings & Trust Bank. It had a Tiffany glass barrel vaulted ceiling, the ceiling beams were finished in painted and gold leaf Tiffany designs and there was Tiffany clock in the banking room.
Talk is the building will be displaying some of the Tiffany glass in the future. We shall see!
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Happy 228th Birthday Cleveland!
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Outside the old US Post Office Customs House & Courthouse Building sit Jurisprudence (west side) and Commerce (east side). These two sculptures are done by Daniel Chester French.
You may not recognize that name, but you probably know one of his most famous pieces of art, the statue of Abraham Lincoln that sits inside the Lincoln Memorial in DC.
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This is going to be a great weekend for a guided walking tour of Downtown Cleveland!
Downtown Highlights Walking Tour
Friday, July 19 @ 2:00 pm
Saturday, July 20 @ 9:30 am & 1:00 pm
Sunday, July 21 @ 1:00 pm
Monday, July 22 @ 9:30 am
Cleveland From the Inside Tour
Monday, July 22 @ 1:00 pm
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The Old Stone Church has many amazing old stained glass windows (90 years or older) but today, I would like to highlight one of the "newer" windows, from 1967.
It is called “Paul’s Conversion on the Damascus Road". It is is done by a company called Nobis Studios out of North Canton. The balcony bisects the window so depending on where you in the church it can be hard to appreciate the fullness of the window. But regardless it is quite beautiful.
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Great weekend to explore downtown Cleveland on a guided walking tour. www.toursofcleveland.com
Mondays at 1:00 pm we offer our Cleveland From the Inside Walking Tour. On this tour we visit the interiors of seven buildings. Over the next seven Mondays, we'll take a look at each of them.
Our first stop is the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland.
We visit the lobby of the original building from 1923 done by Walker & Weeks. It features a beautiful dome in which the names of the twelve cities that have a Federal Reserve Bank are inscribed. As well as a mural by local artist, Cora Holden called Steel Production.
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Today is Dutch Friendship Day!
Visit the USS Cod Submarine Memorial at 2:00 pm as they celebrate the USS Cod and its unique rescue of the crew of the Dutch submarine O-19 during WWII. Admission is free after 1:00 pm. There will be deck gun salute and historic reenactment.
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Fantastic weekend for a walking tour! Come explore Downtown Cleveland (and Metropolis) this weekend on our Downtown Highlights walking tour.
Friday, July 12 at 2:00 pm
Saturday, July 13 at 9:30 am and 1:00 pm
Sunday, July, 14 at 1:00 pm
This weekend only use promo code JULY1214 and save $4 per ticket on a walking tour on July 12 through July 14.
Book at www.toursofcleveland.com
Did you see us on New Day Cleveland today?
Check it out below. This is a great weekend for a walking tour. www.toursofcleveland.com
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Yesterday, I had the privilege of speaking at the 30th Annual AVECO Conference
"Setting Sail Into the Next Decade of Education Service and Community" at the Hotel Cleveland.
I gave a virtual tour, talking about some of the amazing attractions in Cleveland and specifically things near the hotel that they could explore on their own, like the The Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument - Cleveland, Ohio, the Arcade and the Cleveland Public Library.
We threw in some Cleveland trivia too! What a great group of folks! I appreciate everyone coming to hear me talk. Hopefully they all enjoy their time in Cleveland!
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More Superman and Metropolis...
The corner of E. 9th St. & Euclid Ave. transform into the Metropolis Museum of Modern Art for upcoming filming!
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Just some of the great folks that came out and explored Downtown Cleveland (and Metropolis) this past week with us.
I met some great Barbershoppers and lots of San Francisco Giants Fans.
Our international guests were from Germany and Tunisia.
And we had quite a few locals being tourists in their home town.
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Have you visited the Sanctuary Museum in Lakewood?
This incredible museum houses a collection of artifacts from old Catholic churches in the Cleveland area. It includes, statues, paintings, stained glass and alter pieces. Many of the pieces have been restored onsite in the museum.
The museum is open on Wednesdays & Saturdays and admission is just $12.
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Happy Independence Day Cleveland!
This morning I had members of the Vocal Revolution Barbershop A Ca****la Chorus from the Boston area on my tour.
They are here in Cleveland for the Barbershop Harmony Society 2024 International Convention.
I asked if they could do a little number for me and they were nice enough to indulge with "Here Comes the Sun".
Best of luck to them and all the singers in town this week!
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Today the filming of the new Superman movie starts in Public Square.
As a reminder Public Square and the Soldiers and Sailors Monument will be closed today through Friday, July 5.
Our tours will continue to operate, just reroute during this time.
Here are some scenes from the Glenmorgan Public Square in Metropolis...
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Last night I went to see Back To The Future The Musical at Playhouse Square. What a fun show!!!! There is a flying DeLorean and a couple great Huey Lewis songs!
If you love the movie you will LOVE the show! It runs through July 7.
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Our Cleveland History Days discount on our walking tours expires Sunday, June 30. Save $4 per ticket with promo code CHD. www.toursofcleveland.com
Spirit of '76 by Archibald Willard
Willard was inspired after seeing a holiday parade in Wellington, Ohio to paint this patriotic scene depicting a flag bearer, fifer & drummer boy from the American Revolution.
There are a minimum of 14 original copies of the Spirit of 76, two are in Celveland. This one is in City of Cleveland - City Hall. It was commissioned by Mayor Newton Baker in 1912.
The other original is in the Western Reserve Historical Society. Each of the paintings are slightly different but are all copies of the original hand painted by Willard.
Have you visited the The Spirit of '76 Museum in Wellington? It is pretty cool.
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Cleveland History Days discount expires Sunday, June 30. Save $4 per ticket with promo code CHD. www.toursofcleveland.com
A great weekend of tours, despite the heat, we had a blast!
Farthest Guest: India
Closest Guests: Warehouse District
Why tour Cleveland? Dad's 75th Birthday, here for work, doing the Baseball Ballpark tour, here for the Blue Jays game, repeat customers, new to Cleveland, lived here my whole life.
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Cleveland History Days - Now through June 30. Use promo code CHD and save $4 on any tour in that time period. www.toursofcleveland.com
More Superman...
Metropolis City Hall
Metropolis Transit Authority Bus
Metropolis Fire Department
Military offering assistance
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Downtown Cleveland is a mess today!!!
Not really! More scenes from outside the Daily Planet, part of the new Superman Movie.
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Today we look at The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist - Cleveland, Ohio.
The Cathedral is located in the heart of downtown Cleveland. The original Cathedral was completed in 1852; the current Cathedral (pictured here) was consecrated on September 4, 1948.
Such a beautiful building inside and out.
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Cleveland History Days: Now - June 30, use promo code CHD and save $4 per ticket on any of our walking tours offered during that time! www.toursofcleveland.com
Some more photos from Metropolis aka Cleveland and the set of the new Superman movie!!!
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On my last visit to The Cleveland Museum of Art, I also checked out the Korean Couture: Generations of Revolution fashion exhibit.
This is the first of its kind for the museum, looking at Korean fashion from some of Korea's leading and emerging fashion designers. The exhibit is free.
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Exciting news: The historic lower level of the Veterans Memorial Bridge will open to the public this Friday and Saturday for the Rediscover Veterans Memorial Bridge event.
➡ Visitors will be able to experience the subway level of the bridge, the original streetcar station and tracks, and unique views of the Cuyahoga River, Lake Erie, and downtown Cleveland. Starting at 4 p.m. each day, visitors will be able to see Go Dream, an immersive art installation by Chuck Karnak. GO Dream will showcase a series of stunning kinetic sculptures, or Dream Sails, which will be suspended from the bridge's ceiling.
Not only does the high-level bridge over the Cuyahoga bring together the west side and downtown; the historic landmark links the city’s past and present.
🔗 Learn more about the bridge's history and future plans for the unique space: https://greatercle.com/blog/gcp-news/bridging-time-veterans-memorial-bridge-revives-history-and-paves-way-for-future-with-low-line-transformation/
🔗 Learn more about the event: https://www.canalwaypartners.com/events/2024/06/21/rediscover-veterans-memorial-bridge
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This morning I had members of the Vocal Revolution Barbershop A Cappella Chorus from the Boston area on my tour. They are here in Cleveland for the Barbershop Harmony Society 2024 International Convention. I asked if they could do a little number for me and they were nice enough to indulge with "Here Comes the Sun". Best of luck to them and all the singers in town this week! Explore. Learn. Tour. Guided walking tours of downtown Cleveland. www.toursofcleveland.com #toursofcleveland #thisiscle #barbershopharmonysociety #visitmeincle #downtowncle
Mayor Bibb knocking down an old parking meter in front of City of Cleveland - City Hall this afternoon... No it doesn't mean parking is free now just that the old meters are being replaced with the new electronic machines. Explore. Lear. Tour www.toursofcleveland.com
I caught the Go-Go's playing on the Rock Boxes in downtown the other day. I had to jump in and sing along to "Vacation". The Rock Boxes run up E. 9th and play music of artists who have been inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. They are done by Mark Reigelman II. Explore downtown's history, art and architecture on a guided walking tour with www.toursofcleveland.com #thisiscle #gogos #vacation #toursofcleveland #rockboxes #DowntownCLE
Today is the Anniversary of one of our Tales of Terror stories. Back on October 16, 1928 two men would be buried alive while working on Terminal Tower... Tales of Terror walking tour - now through 10/31. Tickets are going fast! www.toursofcleveland.com #thisiscle #toursofcleveland #downtowncle
Just a great view of Downtown Cleveland as seen from the top of Mall B on a beautiful day. Guided walking tours of downtown - www.toursofcleveland.com #thisiscle #downtowncle #toursofcleveland #rediscovercle
Standing outside the Cleveland Federal Reserve discussing the works, Security and Integrity, by Henry Hering with a trivia question about some of Henry's other works. Leave you answer in the comments. We are working on a reopening date! Stay tuned! www.toursofcleveland.com
Thank you for playing our Six Days of Cleveland Trivia! Today we reveal the answers to the last two questions, remind everyone about our Mother's Day Gift Voucher Sale and announce the trivia winners! www.toursofcleveland.com
Cleveland Trivia 5/6 Today we are going to the movies! Yesterday's answers & two new questions in today's video. Post your answers in the comments. Today's questions answered in tomorrow's video. Each correct set of answers is an entry to win free tickets. www.toursofcleveland.com
Cleveland Trivia 3/6 Yesterday's answers & two new questions in today's video. Post your answers in the comments. Today's questions answered in tomorrow's video. Each correct set of answers is an entry to win free tickets. We have several folks entered in the drawing already! Nice job. www.toursofcleveland.com
Cleveland Trivia 1/6 Two trivia questions in today's video. Post your answers in the comments. Both answers revealed in tomorrow's video along with two new questions. Each correct set of answers is an entry to win free tickets. Total of 12 questions over the next six days. Good luck! www.toursofcleveland.com
Wanted to give a status update, remind everyone about our Mother's Day Gift Voucher sale and let you know about trivia returning!
Outside the Visitor's Center in downtown Cleveland. They are closed for walk-ins but open via the phone, chat or e-mail. Need a visitor's guide for Cleveland? You can request one online at thisiscleveland.com. Don't forget our gift voucher sale going on through March 31, 2020. Save 20% on vouchers for our walking tours. Buy now and save on your walking tour this summer or fall! Use promo code GIFT20 on www.toursofcleveland.com. #thisiscle #visitmeincle #toursofcleveland
Today's video is inside the Cleveland Trust Company Building, which today is the Heinen's Grocery Store. There is a challenge at the end of this video regarding the artist who painted the murals in the building. If you figure out the answer, leave it in the comment section. Don't forget our gift voucher sale. Save 20%. Great gift for a friend or yourself! www.toursofcleveland.com #thisiscle #visitmeincle
Tours of Cleveland, LLC visits the Arcade in downtown Cleveland. A building included on all our walking tours. This was recorded on March 19, 2020 and Boney Fingers BBQ was open at that time but has taken a temporary hiatus at the moment. Please, check them out when they reopen! Fantastic BBQ! Don't forget our gift voucher sale! #thisiscle #visitmeincle
Come explore downtown Cleveland on a walking tour with Tours of Cleveland! www.toursofcleveland.com
A wonderful hidden gem in the Cleveland area is the Museum of Divine Statues. I had the pleasure of visiting this past weekend. The museum is a collection of artwork from area Catholic churches that have since closed. The collection includes statues, stained glass, mosaics, relics and wood carvings. Some pieces date as far back as 1855. The Museum of Divine Statues also works to restore these beautiful works of art. The museum is in what was St. Hedwig Church in Lakewood. It opened in 2011. It is open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays and available for group tours during the week. Check out their website to learn more. Want to learn more about Cleveland, take a walking tour with Tours of Cleveland, LLC. To see our latest schedule and book your tour at www.toursofcleveland.com.
Each year at the Allen theater Cleveland Playhouse hosts the Festival of Trees. The lobby of the theater is decorated with a over 25 Christmas trees sponsored by various organizations and individuals, each uniquely decorated. There are even visits with Santa, music and a lot of photo ops. Check out Cleveland Playhouse's website for a complete schedule of the Festival and its happenings. To book your Holiday edition of our walking tour, visit www.toursofcleveland.com. Experience the wonders of downtown Cleveland, it's history and Christmas magic this season.
Last week went to visit the USS Cod, a submarine that you can tour right here in downtown Cleveland on Lake Erie. The U.S.S. Cod served in WWII, specifically in the South Pacific. The submarine was commissioned on June 21, 1943. It is a diesel-electric powered submarine with its five diesel generators built in Cleveland by General Motors. On July 8, 1945 the U.S.S. Cod came to the aid of the Dutch submarine O-19 which had run aground in enemy territory. After two days of trying to tow the sub off the reef, they realized the only option was to transfer the crew of 55 men from the O-19 to the American submarine. For three days the U.S.S. Cod was home to 152 men. This is the only international sub-to-sub rescue in history! The martini glass on the conning tower represents the rescue. In 1976 the sub was turned over to civilians who set up a fund to convert the sub into a memorial. Today you can tour the sub from May - September each year. It is between the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the International Women's Air & Space Museum along the lake shore.
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Tours of Cleveland, LLC offers exciting and educational walking tours of beautiful and historic downtown Cleveland. Our tours are offered year around. During COVID we have reduced the size of our tour groups and do require that masks me worn. Currently during the summer our Downtown Highlights tour is offered every day. Our Cleveland From the Inside tour is on hiatus as the majority of the buildings we visits are still closed. Please visit our website, www.toursofcleveland.com, to see our latest schedule and book your walking tour.
Downtown Highlights Tour - The tour discusses a brief history of Cleveland, the buildings and monuments on Public Square and along the Mall, the Cleveland Public Library, the Cleveland Federal Reserve, the Cleveland Trust Company Building and Playhouse Square along with a visit inside the Arcade. This tour begins in Public Square and ends at Playhouse Square. The tour is 2 hours long. Reservations required. Tours are rain or shine.
Cleveland From the Inside Tour - (On hold for the time being) This tour focuses on the interiors of some of Cleveland's greatest buildings downtown! We take a look inside the Old Stone Church, the Society for Savings Bank Lobby, the Cleveland Federal Reserve, the Cleveland Public Library, the Arcade, the Euclid and Colonial Arcades, the Cleveland Trust Company Building and finally Playhouse Square including a visit inside one of the historic theaters. This tour begins in Public Square and ends at Playhouse Square. The tour is 2.45 hours long with a small break. Reservations required. Tours are rain or shine.
Virtual Tour Presentations - (On hold for the time being) We can bring our walking tour to you through our Virtual Tour Presentations. This program is a fun, interactive, one hour Power Point presentation bringing the walking tour to those who can not venture downtown. The virtual tour is great for retirement home communities in our area.
Gift Vouchers - We also sell gift vouchers for our walking tours. They make a great “Welcome to Cleveland” or Holiday gift! They can be purchased and redeemed on our website, www.toursofcleveland.com
