Feb
3
2012
Brent
Today’s photo is a reworked version of a panoramic shot of the Cleveland skyline I took last summer. It’s one of my favorites because it includes Cleveland Browns Stadium, the Terminal Tower, Key Bank Building, 200 Public Square (BP Building), the William G Mather, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Great Lakes Science Center and Voinovich Park. Have a great weekend and enjoy the weather.
Today’s Quote: Art is the only way to run away without leaving home. – Twyla Tharp
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Jan
31
2012
Brent
Today’s photo is of the Hungarian Cultural Garden which is located off East Blvd in Cleveland. This garden was completed and formally dedicated in 1938 and is just one of the beautiful gardens located in this area. For more information:
http://culturalgardens.org/gardenDetail.aspx?gardenID=14
Today’s Quote: “The stupid neither forgive nor forget; the naive forgive and forget; the wise forgive but do not forget”. – Thomas Szasz
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Jan
30
2012
Brent
Grays Armory Billiard Room
Today’s photo is of the billiard room inside Grays Armory in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. Several U.S. Presidents including Teddy Roosevelt shot pool in this very room. Please take a second to read more about his amazing building. For more info:
http://clevelandhistorical.org/items/show/298
Today’s Quote: A man who is good enough to shed his blood for the country is good enough to be given a square deal afterwards. – Theodore Roosevelt
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Jan
26
2012
Brent
Today’s Photo: Playhouse Square
Today’s photo is of a cold evening on Euclid Ave. in the Theater District. On the right you can see the sign for the newly renovated Allen Theater and the Idea Center.
Today’s Quote: “Action is the foundational key to all success”. – Pablo Picasso
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Jan
23
2012
Brent
From Wikipedia –
“The Fountain of Eternal Life, also known as the War Memorial Fountain and Peace Arising from the Flames of War, is a statue and fountain in Cleveland, Ohio designed by Cleveland Institute of Art graduate Marshall Fredericks and dedicated on May 30, 1964. The sculpture, which serves as the city’s major memorial to its citizens that served in World War II, is situated on Memorial Plaza, which is part of the Cleveland Mall.
The fountain was initiated and promoted by the Cleveland Press, which raised $250,000 in donations from private citizens and various organizations for the project. The centerpiece is a 35-foot (10.7 m) bronze figure representing man escaping from the flames of war and reaching skyward for eternal peace. The bronze sphere from which the figure rises represents the earth. Four granite carvings, representing the geographic civilizations of the world, are placed around the sphere. On the surface of the polished granite rim surrounding the fountain are bronze plates bearing the names of 4,177 Greater Clevelanders who perished in WWII and in the Korean War. Following a complete restoration during the construction of an underlying parking garage in connection with the neighboring Key Tower, the memorial was rededicated on Veterans Day in 1991”.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fountain_of_Eternal_Life
Today’s Quote: “Beauty awakens the soul to act” – Dante Alighieri
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Jan
20
2012
Brent
Today’s photo is of a United Airlines 757 at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Here in Cleveland we are very fortunate to be a hub for United Airlines. Having direct routes to so many business and leisure destinations is a huge plus for our community.
Some interesting facts about United Airlines:
United is the world’s largest airline and has over 80,000 employees.
On October 1, 2010, UAL Corporation merged with Continental Airlines and became known as United Continental Holdings.
United Airlines originated from the Varney Air Lines air mail service of Walter Varney, who also founded Varney Speed Lines which later became Continental Airlines.
In 1985 United Purchased Pan Am Airlines entire Pacific division
In 1995 United was the first airline to fly the Boeing 777
In 2012 United will be the first US Airline to fly the revolutionary Boeing 787
For more info:
www.United.com
Today’s Quote: “Gliders, sail planes, they’re wonderful flying machines. It’s the closest you can come to being a bird”. Neil Armstrong
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Jan
19
2012
Brent
Today’s Photo: Cleveland Arcade
Today’s photo is of the old Cleveland Arcade. The Arcade was originally financed by John D. Rockefeller and it was modeled on Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. This property was recently sold at auction to Toronto-based Skyline International Development Inc.
Here is a little of what Skyline had to say about their purchase – “The property was acquired by Skyline at auction for $7.7 million after previous owners invested $70 million in acquiring and restoring the Arcade, including converting office towers to the hotel, and then defaulted on a mortgage.
Skyline CEO Michael Sneyd, who has been involved in and monitoring the American market for 15 years, views this destination community and lodging company’s first U.S. acquisition as another major milestone with five key factors. He said, “It’s the right time for Skyline to expand beyond Ontario and Canada. The Cleveland Arcade is the kind of mixed-use, legacy property where Skyline has expertise. It was an exceptional deal. It’s a well-known hotel and Cleveland is a relatively nearby destination for us, and a city that’s definitely on the move.”
Company Founder and President Gil Blutrich cites the combination of over $2 billion in public and private investment that will see a new convention center, medical mart and the Horseshoe Casino all open in downtown Cleveland by 2013, plus discussions around improving the city’s transportation infrastructure, as compelling reasons to invest there now.
“Cleveland is already filled with outstanding architecture, internationally famous chefs, top attractions like the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and sporting facilities. With these new additions Cleveland is poised to become a big regional draw for both meeting and leisure travelers,” Blutrich said.”
More info:
http://theclevelandarcade.com/
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/toronto-based-skyline-international-development-checks-into-us-market-with-acquisition-of-historic-cleveland-arcade-and-hyatt-regency-hotel-136037953.html
Today’s Quote: “ People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents”. – Andrew Carnegie
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Jan
18
2012
Brent
Today’s Photo: North Coast Harbor
Today’s photo is of North Coast Harbor and it was taken from the top of the Terminal Tower on a cool fall evening. North Coast Harbor is home to the Great Lakes Science Center, Voinovich Park, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Browns Stadium, a massive old iron ore ship named the William G Mather, and much more.
Today’s Quote: “Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great” – John D. Rockefeller
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Jan
17
2012
Brent
Today’s Photo: Cleveland Trust Rotunda
Today’s photo shows some of the details in the old Cleveland Trust Company rotunda. This building is located in downtown Cleveland on the corner of E. 9th and Euclid Ave. For more information on this amazing piece of Cleveland history check out this link:
http://ech.case.edu/ech-cgi/article.pl?id=A8
Today’s Quote: It is incumbent on every generation to pay its own debts as it goes. A principle which if acted on would save one-half the wars of the world – Thomas Jefferson
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Jan
16
2012
Brent
Today’s Photo: 2012 Rock Hall Induction in Cleveland
The 2012 Rock Hall induction is in Cleveland! Guns N’ Roses, the Beastie Boys and the Red Hot Chili Peppers; how cool would it be to be there for this?
From Cleveland.com: “The 2012 induction ceremony will take place Saturday, April 14, at Public Auditorium in Cleveland. Guns N’ Roses, the Beastie Boys, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Donovan, Laura Nyro and the Small Faces/Faces will be inducted as performers. Late bluesman Freddie King will be ushered in as an early influence. Among the nonperformer inductees will be Don Kirshner, Tom Dowd, Glyn Johns and Cosimo Matassa.
The inductions here will be preceded by nine days of tie-in events, including the grand opening of the Rock Hall’s library and archives on Cuyahoga Community College’s Metropolitan Campus, the launch of a major new exhibition and a free “Concert for Cleveland.” Details for those events will be announced later, along with celebrity presenters for the inductions.
This will be the third induction ceremony in the Rock Hall’s hometown.”
http://www.cleveland.com/music/index.ssf/2011/12/2012_rock_and_roll_hall_of_fam.html
Today’s Quote:
“I think music in itself is healing. It’s an explosive expression of humanity. It’s something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we’re from, everyone loves music” – Billy Joel
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