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Alfred Hitchcock

    Ramona Peterson

    In Memory of Ramona Peterson  "She Loved to Watch the Gulls, the Seals, and Cloud Formations -- Enjoy the View as She Did."

    In Memory of Ramona Peterson  "She Loved to Watch the Gulls, the Seals, and Cloud Formations -- Enjoy the View as She Did."

      Brett Hall

      William Howard Brett Librarian 1884 – 1918 A great educational leader in his broad conception of the library as an institution which supplements informally the work of the schools and continues...

      William Howard Brett Librarian 1884 – 1918 A great educational leader in his broad conception of the library as an institution which supplements informally the work of the schools and...

        William Howard Brett

        William Howard Brett 1884 * Librarian * 1918 In thirty four years of devoted service he developed this library from one small collection of books into a great city-wide system.  He left a legacy...

        William Howard Brett 1884 * Librarian * 1918 In thirty four years of devoted service he developed this library from one small collection of books into a great city-wide system.  He left a...

          Johann H. Beck

          Johann H. Beck 1856 – 1924 Musician and composer distinction, he devoted his life to musical interests in Cleveland.   Submitted by Bryan Arnold @nanowhiskers

          Johann H. Beck 1856 – 1924 Musician and composer distinction, he devoted his life to musical interests in Cleveland.   Submitted by Bryan Arnold @nanowhiskers

            Petofi

            Såndor Petöfi Magyar Poet 1823 - 1849   Submitted by Bryan Arnold @nanowhiskers

            Såndor Petöfi Magyar Poet 1823 - 1849   Submitted by Bryan Arnold @nanowhiskers

              MacBeth Chair 1

              This “MacBeth” Chair, crafted from Burnham Wood oak, was given to the library by the City of Cleveland in honor of the Shakespeare tercentenary 1616 - 1916   Submitted by Bryan Arnold @nanowhiskers

              This “MacBeth” Chair, crafted from Burnham Wood oak, was given to the library by the City of Cleveland in honor of the Shakespeare tercentenary 1616 - 1916   Submitted by Bryan Arnold @nanowhiskers

                Shaespeare Chair

                Shakespeare Chair This chair of old English design with its famous quotation from Macbeth was the gift of the City of Cleveland to the Cleveland Public Library.   When the Shakespeare Garden of...

                Shakespeare Chair This chair of old English design with its famous quotation from Macbeth was the gift of the City of Cleveland to the Cleveland Public Library.   When the Shakespeare Garden...

                  Maimonides

                  Moses Maimonides Philosopher * Talmudist * Physician * Astronomer A gift to the library in memory of Julius and Berthan Schweid From friends of the Hebrew Cultural Garden   Submitted by Bryan...

                  Moses Maimonides Philosopher * Talmudist * Physician * Astronomer A gift to the library in memory of Julius and Berthan Schweid From friends of the Hebrew Cultural Garden   Submitted by...

                    Jeremiah

                    Jeremiah By Enrico Glicenstein   The gift of Jews of Cleveland to the Cleveland Public Library     Submitted by Bryan Arnold @nanowhiskers

                    Jeremiah By Enrico Glicenstein   The gift of Jews of Cleveland to the Cleveland Public Library     Submitted by Bryan Arnold @nanowhiskers

                      Linda A. Eastman

                      Linda A. Eastman as Vice Librarian and later as Librarian labored with untiring devotion and ability of a high order that in this building beauty and utility might be combined for library service...

                      Linda A. Eastman as Vice Librarian and later as Librarian labored with untiring devotion and ability of a high order that in this building beauty and utility might be combined for library service...

                        Arthur A. Stearns

                        In recognition of the services performed by Arthur A. Stearns Vice President and Chairman of the Building Committee in the erection and equipment of this building the Trustees of the Library have...

                        In recognition of the services performed by Arthur A. Stearns Vice President and Chairman of the Building Committee in the erection and equipment of this building the Trustees of the Library...

                          John Griswold White

                          John Griswold White citizen of Cleveland lawyer scholar bookman donor of the White Collection President of the Library Board 1925   Submitted by Bryan Arnold @nanowhiskers

                          John Griswold White citizen of Cleveland lawyer scholar bookman donor of the White Collection President of the Library Board 1925   Submitted by Bryan Arnold @nanowhiskers

                            Cleveland Engineering Society Library

                            In this building the Cleveland Engineering Society has placed its library for the use of all people interested in technical and scientific subjects   Submitted by Bryan Arnold @nanowhiskers

                            In this building the Cleveland Engineering Society has placed its library for the use of all people interested in technical and scientific subjects   Submitted by Bryan Arnold @nanowhiskers

                              Jurisprudence

                              Daniel Chester French Jurisprudence 1912   Marble: 12’ x 7 ½’ x 8’   Daniel Chester French (1850 - 1931) was born in Exeter, New Hampshire to an established New England family. In 1866, French's...

                              Daniel Chester French Jurisprudence 1912   Marble: 12’ x 7 ½’ x 8’   Daniel Chester French (1850 - 1931) was born in Exeter, New Hampshire to an established New England family. In 1866,...

                                Metzenbaum Courthouse

                                Howard M. Metzenbaum On May 27, 1998 this building was rededicated to honor the achievements of Howard M. Metzenbaum who served this State and our Nation as a member of the Ohio General Assembly...

                                Howard M. Metzenbaum On May 27, 1998 this building was rededicated to honor the achievements of Howard M. Metzenbaum who served this State and our Nation as a member of the Ohio General...

                                  First Roadside Park

                                  In 1918 the Iron County Board of Supervisors approved the recommendation of the road commission, through its engineer-manager, Herbert F. Larson, to purchase this 320-acre tract of roadside virgin...

                                  In 1918 the Iron County Board of Supervisors approved the recommendation of the road commission, through its engineer-manager, Herbert F. Larson, to purchase this 320-acre tract of roadside virgin...

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                                  Monroe Avenue Water Filtration Plant/The Beginning of Water Fluoridation

                                  During the late nineteenth century, Grand Rapids residents relied on private companies to provide purified drinking water. As the city grew, so did the need for clean water In1900 a city-owned...

                                  During the late nineteenth century, Grand Rapids residents relied on private companies to provide purified drinking water. As the city grew, so did the need for clean water In1900 a...

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                                  Lake Huron

                                  This, the fifth largest lake in the world, was the first of the Great Lakes seen by white men. By following the Ottawa River route, Samuel de Champlain in 1615 came to the “Freshwater Sea.” It was...

                                  This, the fifth largest lake in the world, was the first of the Great Lakes seen by white men. By following the Ottawa River route, Samuel de Champlain in 1615 came to the “Freshwater Sea.” It was...

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                                  Battlefield of 1814

                                  Here in this area on August 4, 1814, an American force battled the British in a vain attempt to recapture the island which the British had seized at the outbreak of the War of 1812. Coming ashore...

                                  Here in this area on August 4, 1814, an American force battled the British in a vain attempt to recapture the island which the British had seized at the outbreak of the War of 1812. Coming...

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