The Charming Spot In Cleveland You'll Want To Visit Time And Time Again
By Nikki Rhoades|Published June 09, 2018
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Nikki Rhoades
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Nikki is a lifelong Ohioan with a love for literature. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and has enjoyed publishing her written work since 2007. She has a love of travel and does so frequently, though she believes that home is where the heart is — she continues to work in and around Cleveland as a digital content specialist to this day, working on everything from commercial scripts and social media posts to grassroots marketing initiatives.
Cleveland is a beautiful city, but what is truly mind-blowing to consider is how the city’s residents of yore must have felt the first time they came face-to-face with some of its most spectacular features. Imagine, for example, being a Cleveland native during the construction of The Old Arcade, also known as Cleveland’s Crystal Palace. Imagine how it must have felt to walk into one of the most gorgeous buildings in this part of the country… truth be told, you probably don’t have to imagine. If you are like many Clevelanders, you may not realize that the city actually is home to more than one arcade. Get ready to experience incredible beauty, because these shopping centers are truly gems.
While many know of and have visited Cleveland's Old Arcade, the other two arcades are hidden in the city's landscape.
Constructed in 1911, this gorgeous shopping center runs from Euclid to Prospect. Complete with white marble floors and exquisite white terracotta walls, this pretty palace is something out of a utopian novel.
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And the Colonial Arcade, just a few paces east of the Euclid Arcade, is equally as impressive.
Over the years, very little has changed in these beautiful buildings. Their original architecture has been restored and maintained, meaning that modern shoppers will be able to appreciate their vastly different flavors while they shop.
These gorgeous arcades hearken back to a day when people went Downtown to shop, and the splendor of those days is preserved in the buildings' finest features.
After the era of Downtown shopping trips passed, these arcades fell into a bit of disrepair and struggled to maintain occupants. However, 2012 brought in a new era of management and revival, and the buildings have been restored to their former glory and are now filled with awesome little shops.
While Cleveland has grown and changed over the years, some of our most beautiful structures stand eternally.
Cleveland’s history is fascinating, and locals have done an incredible job of preserving and celebrating it. Have you ever visited these beautiful arcades? Which store is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!
Do you want to know where to find Cleveland’s greatest tourist attractions and secret gems? Your bucket list should undoubtedly include the attractions on the list we’ve put together.
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