Automotive History Rooted in Cleveland
The purpose of this site is to explore Cleveland's unique history with regard to the many "first's" — inventions, inventors, etc. — that led this city to national and world recognition. The book Cradle of Greatness, National and World Achievements of Ohio's Western Reserve, by Earl R. Hoover, was one of many sources researched, and we thank them for allowing us to use some of their images. Descendents and friends of the families discussed have also been interviewed and/or contributed content, and we are grateful.
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The mission of this site is to study and publicize history when Cleveland, Ohio, was one of the greatest cities in the world to:
- Promote Cleveland.
- Dispel old negative stereotypes about Cleveland.
- Examine in an entertaining fashion what made Cleveland great 1885-1929.
- Apply history lessons to help return Cleveland to greatness.
- Promote and publish individual stories about Cleveland.
- How great Cleveland families made Cleveland great.
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May Talks
Title of Talk: The John D. Rockefeller Story
May 11, 2012, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Lakeland Community College, 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, OH 44094
Contact: Ann D’Agostino, 440-525-7809
Title of Talk: Millionaire's Row
May 12, 2012, 7:00 pm
The Normandy
22701 Lake Road, Rocky River, OH 44116
Marcia Siedel, 440-333-5401
Title of Talk: The Famous Whites of White Sewing Machine and White Motors
May 14, 2012, 7:30 p.m.
Auburn Church, Century Village Museum, Burton, OH 44021
Contact: Elizabeth Wantz, 440.834.1492
Title of Talk: Millionaire's Row
May 16, 2012, 6:00 pm social time, 6:45 pm meal, 7:45ish pm business meeting, 8:15 pm program
Elyria Country Club
41625 Oberlin Elyria Road, Elyria, OH
Contact: Bill Bird, 440-322-6391
Title of Talk: The Famous Whites
May 18, 2012 @ 2:00 pm
The Waterford at Richmond Heights
261 Richmond Rd, Richmond Heights, OH 44143
Contact: Sue Stamey, 216-289-9800
Title of Talk: Millionaire's Row & The Great Estates of Wickliffe
May 19, 2012, social 5:30 pm, dinner 6:30 pm then presentation
Pine Ridge Country Club
Contact: Marylou Haines, hainesml@hotmail.com
Title of Talk: Millionaire's Row
May 22, 2012 @ 7:00 pm
Wickliffe Public Library
Contact: Diane Greenbaum, 440.944.6010
June Talks
Title of Talk: Great Estates of Wickliffe
June 5, 2012, 6:30 pm
Highland Branch Library
4160 Ridge Rd, Medina, Ohio 44256
Contact: Keni Hansen 330-239-2674 x2430
Title of Talk: Great Estates of Wickliffe
June 7, 2012, 7:00 p.m.
Strongsville Branch Library
18700 Westwood Drive, Strongsville 44136
Contact: Heather Timko, 440.238.5530
Title of Talk: Millionaire's Row
June 12, 2012 @ 11:00 am
The Kirtlander Party Center
9270 Chillocothe Rd. (Rt 306), Kirtland, OH
Contact: The Lake County Retired Teachers, Carolyn Arwood, 440.256.3234
Title of Talk: Great Estates of Wickliffe
June 21, 2012, 10:00 am
Lakeland Community College, 7700 Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, OH 44094
Contact: Ann D’Agostino, 440-525-7809
Title of Talk: Millionaire's Row
June 12, 2012 @ 7:00 pm
Rocky River Library
1600 Hampton Rd, Rocky River, Ohio 44116
Contact: Chris Nowak, 440-895-3766
