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Image:Slide_E.H._Bush_(residence_and_store)_-_southeast_corner_Denison_and_W25th.jpg|E.H. Bush residence and store<br><small>SE corner of West 25th St. and Denison Ave. This is the building that was picked up, moved back, and turned to face Denison Ave. (became the site of the W.O.W. building)</small>
Image:Slide_3607_W25th_-_Riverside_Cemetery_office_1875.jpg|Riverside Cemetery office (1875)<br><small>3607 West 25th St.</small>
Image:Slide_3607_W25th_-_Riverside_Cemetery_office_1875.jpg|Riverside Cemetery office (1875)<br><small>3607 West 25th St.</small>
Image:Photo_Naaf's_Garden_-_1885.jpg|Naaf's Garden<br>(abt. 1885)<br><small>Southeast corner of Selzer St. and Pearl St.<br>left to right: John Naaf, Robert Enos (boy in dress), Charles Mueller (by fence w/suspenders and hands on hips), Sophie Crosby (nee Naaf), Edith Mueller, Barbara Naaf (white apron - she died 1896), John Naaf (hand on post), Kate Enos, child, Gus Koepke (in vest - friend of the family) <br>''From Rita Myer's family''</small>
Image:Photo_Naaf's_Garden_-_1885.jpg|Naaf's Garden<br>(abt. 1885)<br><small>Southeast corner of Selzer St. and Pearl St.<br>left to right: John Naaf, Robert Enos (boy in dress), Charles Mueller (by fence w/suspenders and hands on hips), Sophie Crosby (nee Naaf), Edith Mueller, Barbara Naaf (white apron - she died 1896), John Naaf (hand on post), Kate Enos, child, Gus Koepke (in vest - friend of the family) <br>''From Rita Myer's family''</small>
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Image:Slide_2800_Archwood_-_Archwood_Congregational_Church_(front).jpg|Archwood Congregational Church<br><small>2800 [[Greenwood St.|Archwood Avenue]]</small>
Image:Slide_2800_Archwood_-_Archwood_Congregational_Church_(front).jpg|Archwood Congregational Church<br><small>2800 [[Greenwood St.|Archwood Avenue]]</small>
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Image:Slide_Brooklyn_Memorial_Methodist_Church_(early)_.jpg|Brooklyn Memorial Methodist Church<br><small>3rd building (front).</small>
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Image:Slide_Brooklyn_Memorial_3rd_bldg_(closed).jpg|Brooklyn Memorial Methodist Church<br><small>3rd building vacant.</small>
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Image:Slide_Brooklyn_Memorial_Methodist_Church_4th_bldg.jpg|Brooklyn Memorial Methodist Church<br><small>4th building (Archwood Avenue)</small>
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Image:Slide_Eight_Evangelist_Reformed_Church_(Willowdale_Ave).jpg|Eight Evangelist Reformed Church<br><small>Willowdale Ave. (early picture)</small>
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Image:Slide_Eight_Evangelist_Reformed_Church_(Willowdale_Ave)_view_2.jpg|Eight Evangelist Reformed Church<br><small>Willowdale Ave. (abt 1980)</small>
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Image:Slide_3648_W25th_-_Third_Church_of_Christ_Scientist_(early).jpg|Third Church of Christ Scientist<br>(abt 1940)<br><small>3648 West 25th St.</small>
Image:Slide_3648_W25th_-_Third_Church_of_Christ_Scientist_(early).jpg|Third Church of Christ Scientist<br>(abt 1940)<br><small>3648 West 25th St.</small>
Image:Slide_3648_W25th_-_Third_Church_of_Christ_Scientist_(1980's).jpg|Third Church of Christ Scientist<br>(abt 1980)<br><small>3648 West 25th St.</small>
Image:Slide_3648_W25th_-_Third_Church_of_Christ_Scientist_(1980's).jpg|Third Church of Christ Scientist<br>(abt 1980)<br><small>3648 West 25th St.</small>
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Image:Slide_Archwood_Denison_signpost.jpg|Archwood Denison<br><small>Signpost at SE corner Denison Ave. and Fulton Rd.</small>
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Image:Slide_Brooklyn_Centre_lamppost.jpg|Brooklyn Centre lamppost
Image:Slide_3630_W25th_-_Kotecki_Monuments.jpg|Kotecki Monuments<br><small>3630 West 25th St.</small>
Image:Slide_3630_W25th_-_Kotecki_Monuments.jpg|Kotecki Monuments<br><small>3630 West 25th St.</small>
Image:Slide_3607_W25th_-_Riveside_Cemetery_gate.jpg|Riverside Cemetery gate<br><small> 3607 West 25th St.</small>
Image:Slide_3607_W25th_-_Riveside_Cemetery_gate.jpg|Riverside Cemetery gate<br><small> 3607 West 25th St.</small>
Image:Slide_3706_W25th_-_Brooklyn_Branch_Library.jpg|Brooklyn Branch Library<br><small>3706 West 25th St., Cleveland, Ohio</small>
Image:Slide_3706_W25th_-_Brooklyn_Branch_Library.jpg|Brooklyn Branch Library<br><small>3706 West 25th St., Cleveland, Ohio</small>
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Image:Slide_Firehouse_1987.jpg|Brooklyn Centre's Firehouse<br><small>SE corner of Willowdale Ave. and West 25th St.</small>
Image:Slide_3760_W25th_-_Farnsworth_Bldg_(early_1980's).jpg|Farnsworth Building<br><small>3760 West 25th St.<br>(early 1980's)<br>Cleveland Designated Landmark<ref>[http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/landmark/listDetail.php?identity=88 Cleveland City Planning Commission Designated Landmarks]</ref></small>
Image:Slide_3760_W25th_-_Farnsworth_Bldg_(early_1980's).jpg|Farnsworth Building<br><small>3760 West 25th St.<br>(early 1980's)<br>Cleveland Designated Landmark<ref>[http://planning.city.cleveland.oh.us/landmark/listDetail.php?identity=88 Cleveland City Planning Commission Designated Landmarks]</ref></small>
Image:Slide_3760_W25th_-_Farnsworth_Bldg_(early_1980's)_view_2_.jpg|Farnsworth Building<br><small>3760 West 25th St.<br>(early 1980's - View #2)</small>
Image:Slide_3760_W25th_-_Farnsworth_Bldg_(early_1980's)_view_2_.jpg|Farnsworth Building<br><small>3760 West 25th St.<br>(early 1980's - View #2)</small>
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Image:Slide_3857_W25th_-_Brown's_Grill_entrance.jpg|Brown's Grill and Bowling<br><small>3857 West 25th St.<br>NE corner of Selzer Ave. and W.25th St.<br>Entrance door.</small>
Image:Slide_3857_W25th_-_Brown's_Grill_entrance.jpg|Brown's Grill and Bowling<br><small>3857 West 25th St.<br>NE corner of Selzer Ave. and W.25th St.<br>Entrance door.</small>
Image:Slide_3857_W25th_-_Brown's_Grill_view_2_(1980's).jpg|Brown's Grill and Bowling<br><small>3857 West 25th St.<br>NE corner of Selzer Ave. and W.25th St.<br>North wall. Also visible: Pul's Auto Body and an Electronics Store.</small>
Image:Slide_3857_W25th_-_Brown's_Grill_view_2_(1980's).jpg|Brown's Grill and Bowling<br><small>3857 West 25th St.<br>NE corner of Selzer Ave. and W.25th St.<br>North wall. Also visible: Pul's Auto Body and an Electronics Store.</small>
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Image:Slide_Earl_Scheib_and_Dog_House.jpg|Earl Scheib Auto Painting and The Dog House (hotdog restaurant)<br><small>3858 West 25th St.(??? exact address unknown but this is close.)</small>
Image:Slide_2704_Denison_-_Spaulding_Funeral_Home.jpg|Spaulding Funeral Home<br><small>2704 [[Newburgh St.|Denison Avenue]]</small>
Image:Slide_2704_Denison_-_Spaulding_Funeral_Home.jpg|Spaulding Funeral Home<br><small>2704 [[Newburgh St.|Denison Avenue]]</small>
Image:Slide_YMCA.jpg|Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA)<br><small>Pearl Rd., Cleveland, Ohio</small>
Image:Slide_YMCA.jpg|Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA)<br><small>Pearl Rd., Cleveland, Ohio</small>

Revision as of 14:25, 2 August 2009

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The Ruth Ketteringham Collection consists of materials that Ruth Ketteringham collected over the many years that she researched Brooklyn-Centre and other areas of Cleveland, Ohio.

Ruth Ketteringham (1906-2006), daughter of George Ketteringham, was devoted to preserving the history of the area. Her research was extensive and allowed her the ability to lecture on various aspects of Brooklyn-Centre.

Ruth was the recipient of the Herrick Memorial Award in 1990. An honor awarded by the Early Settler's Association to individuals who have promoted and brought honor to Cleveland.[1]

Upon Ruth's death at the age of 99 in 2006, her books were donated to the Cleveland Public Library's History Department; four or five file cabinet's worth of papers were donated to the Western Reserve Historical Society (though it isn't known at this time in 2009 whether they have been cataloged and added to their main collection); and two boxes of material were saved from being thrown in the trash by the Brooklyn Centre Community Association.


Contents

Gallery Section

The following are galleries of historical pictures from the Ruth Ketteringham Collection:


Gallery #1 - Vintage Images

These images are organized roughly by date.

E.H. Bush residence and store
SE corner of West 25th St. and Denison Ave. This is the building that was picked up, moved back, and turned to face Denison Ave. (became the site of the W.O.W. building)

Riverside Cemetery office (1875)
3607 West 25th St.

Naaf's Garden
(abt. 1885)
Southeast corner of Selzer St. and Pearl St.
left to right: John Naaf, Robert Enos (boy in dress), Charles Mueller (by fence w/suspenders and hands on hips), Sophie Crosby (nee Naaf), Edith Mueller, Barbara Naaf (white apron - she died 1896), John Naaf (hand on post), Kate Enos, child, Gus Koepke (in vest - friend of the family)
From Rita Myer's family

Riverside Inn
(March 20, 1887)
Located in Saranac Lake, N.Y. in the Adirondacks where each year a winter festival is held and was the destination of the elite. Front notation has G.W. Baldwin in pencil and it is presumed that he may be one of the men in the photo.
Thanks to Nora Bouvier for identifying this Inn.

Gustav Kuchle
about 1884
Gustav was the youngest son of Gebhardt Kuchle. He is probably standing alongside his house and facing south. The muddy road would be Kuchle Street.

Katherine (Messing) Kuchle and youngest son, Gustav
about 1884

Mrs. Gustav Kuchle (Elizabeth Cook)
Behind the counter of their confectionary store at the corner of West 19th and Denison Ave. where they sold candy, ice cream, and cigars. Date unknown, but Christmas decorations can be seen in the background.

Brooklyn-Brighton Bridge
Looking south. Note the farms in the valley. (abt 1900)

Cuyahoga River
City Hospital in the background (Aug 1902)

Red Crown Gasoline station
Gustav E. Kuchle (approx. 1915)

Quality Gas station
Location unknown. Note the slope at the rear which may indicate it was somewhere above Big Creek valley.

1915 Festival for Brooklyn-Brighton Bridge Opening
Pearl St. looking north. On the east side of the street can be seen:
Tettlebaugh Bldg; Harry Wyatt's Hardware Store, G.A.R. Bldg., City Ice and Fuel Bldg., George Sheer Warehouse at corner of Forestdale Ave.
From Rita Myer's family

1915 Festival for Brooklyn-Brighton Bridge Opening
Tightrope walker "Prince Nelson" crossing from Rosesheer Bldg (at Archwood and Pearl) over to George Sheer's Warehouse (corner of Forestdale Ave.)
From Rita Myer's family

1915 Festival for Brooklyn-Brighton Bridge Opening
Decorated boat float

1915 Festival for Brooklyn-Brighton Bridge Opening
Decorated Horse Drawn Wagons

1915 Festival for Brooklyn-Brighton Bridge Opening
Nicklas Ice Delivery of 2121 Selzer Avenue

1915 Festival for Brooklyn-Brighton Bridge Opening
J.B. Bratt grocery delivery truck

1915 Festival for Brooklyn-Brighton Bridge Opening
Denison Square Auto

1915 Festival for Brooklyn-Brighton Bridge Opening
Four unknown men on what is probably the old bridge

View across Big Creek Valley - looking north

Pierre Graydon Insurance
West 25th St. and Archwood Ave. (1919)

Union Trust Bank
3839 West 25th St.
(1921)
SE corner of Denison and W.25th St.
Later known as the Nut House Bar.

Brooklyn Branch Library
3797 West 25th St.
formerly 1864 Pearl St.
Exterior view of lower level of GAR hall

Brooklyn Branch Library
3797 West 25th St.
formerly 1864 Pearl St.
Interior view of lower level of GAR hall

Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) hall
3797-99 West 25th St., Cleveland, Ohio
Brooklyn Post #368

Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) hall
(1932)
3797-99 West 25th St.
(The GAR appears in the background of this Masonic Hall ground breaking photo)

Masonic Hall
(1932 construction site)
3800 West 25th St.
Reeve's, Wyatt's Hardware, Harry Schwartz Clothing, and the Cleveland Trust Bank at the corner of Denison and W.25th can be seen in background

Masonic Hall
(1932 construction site)
3800 West 25th St.
GAR Hall and Gottlieb's in background across W.25th street and probably Merkle's Bicycle Shop on NW corner of Garden Ave. (just above the crane).

Masonic Hall
(1932 construction site)
3800 West 25th St.

Firehouse and Morlock Mover - 1934
The firehouse was at the corner of Willowdale Ave. and West 25th St. and Morlock's was later known as the Donahue House.

Brooklyn Post GAR hall
3797-99 West 25th St.
Demolition of the old GAR hall
(March 1944)

Brooklyn Post GAR hall cornerstone
(March 21, 1944)

3797-99 West 25th St. (near West 25th and Garden Ave.)
1861-1865 One Country and One Flag
Fraternity, Charity, and Loyalty

Brooklyn Post GAR hall
(March 21, 1944)
Opening of the cornerstone
Miss Irene Pennington, Mrs Daisy Chandler, Mrs Summers, Mrs Alta Hoyt witnesses

Boston Chain Store
3820 West 25th St.
(early 1950's)
Also shown: Rosen's Bakery and the building prior to the Denison Five and Dime moving in.

Boston Chain Store
3820 West 25th St.
(early 1950's)
Also shown: The building prior to the Denison Five and Dime moving in, Preston Jeweler's, and a meat market.

Denison Square Theater
(1953)


Gallery #2 - Churches

Archwood Congregational Church
2800 Archwood Avenue

Brooklyn Memorial Methodist Church
3rd building (front).

Brooklyn Memorial Methodist Church
3rd building vacant.

Brooklyn Memorial Methodist Church
4th building (Archwood Avenue)

Eight Evangelist Reformed Church
Willowdale Ave. (early picture)

Eight Evangelist Reformed Church
Willowdale Ave. (abt 1980)

Third Church of Christ Scientist
(abt 1940)
3648 West 25th St.

Third Church of Christ Scientist
(abt 1980)
3648 West 25th St.


Gallery #3 - Architect drawings

Architect drawing
Proposal for the redevelopment of the area between Garden Ave. and Archwood Ave.

Architect drawing
Brown's Grill and Bowling (NE corner Selzer Ave. and W.25th St.

Architect drawing
Proposed medical building for SW corner of West 25th St. and Denison Ave.

Architect's drawing
Proposed shopping mall between Archwood Ave. and Mapledale Ave. along West 25th St.

Architect drawing
Proposed development between Archwood Ave. and Delmar Ave. along West 25th St.

Architect drawing
Wendy's Restaurant - NE corner of West 25th St. and Forestdale Ave.

Architect drawing
New Fire Station #20
West 25th St. (across from Archwood Ave.)

Architect drawing
McDonald's Restaurant
NW corner of West 25th St. and Denison Ave.

Gallery #4 - Post-1980's Images

These images are organized by address.

Archwood Denison
Signpost at SE corner Denison Ave. and Fulton Rd.

Brooklyn Centre lamppost

Kotecki Monuments
3630 West 25th St.

Riverside Cemetery gate
3607 West 25th St.

Brooklyn Branch Library
3706 West 25th St., Cleveland, Ohio

Brooklyn Centre's Firehouse
SE corner of Willowdale Ave. and West 25th St.

Farnsworth Building
3760 West 25th St.
(early 1980's)
Cleveland Designated Landmark[2]

Farnsworth Building
3760 West 25th St.
(early 1980's - View #2)

Farnsworth Building
3760 West 25th St.
(1980's)

Kerns Building
3794 West 25th St.
(1980's)

West Town Bar and Restaurant
3809 West 25th St.

Denison Five and Dime
3816 West 25th St.

Denison Five and Dime
3816 West 25th St.
(after it closed in the 1980's and was replaced by a Work Clothes store)

Boston Chain Store
3820 West 25th St.
Former location of Boston Chain Store. Also of the defunct Five and Dime, and Rosen's Bakery

Wyatt's Hardware
3817 West 25th St.
Also shown: R&M Barbershop and Goodwill Industries

Bank Bar
3835 West 25th St.
NE corner of Denison and W.25th St. now the site of a gas station.

Shell Oil
3835 West 25th St.
NE corner of Denison and West 25th St. after Bank Bar torn down.

Book Den
3836 West 25th St.
Formerly the Standard Drug Store. Also visible is the Gaelic Import store.

McDonald's Restaurant
3836 West 25th St.
NW corner of Denison and W.25th St.
Under construction after Standard Drug Store building torn down.

Bank Building
3839 West 25th St.
SE corner of Denison Ave. and W.25th St.
former Union Trust Bank and then Nut House Bar.

Bank Building
3839 West 25th St.
SE corner of Denison Ave. and W.25th St.
After bank building torn down. Also visible: Galilean Baptist Church (former WOW Bldg.)

Brown's Grill and Bowling
3857 West 25th St.
NE corner of Selzer Ave. and W.25th St.

Brown's Grill and Bowling
3857 West 25th St.
NE corner of Selzer Ave. and W.25th St.
South wall.

Brown's Grill and Bowling
3857 West 25th St.
NE corner of Selzer Ave. and W.25th St.
Entrance door.

Brown's Grill and Bowling
3857 West 25th St.
NE corner of Selzer Ave. and W.25th St.
North wall. Also visible: Pul's Auto Body and an Electronics Store.

Earl Scheib Auto Painting and The Dog House (hotdog restaurant)
3858 West 25th St.(??? exact address unknown but this is close.)

Spaulding Funeral Home
2704 Denison Avenue

Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA)
Pearl Rd., Cleveland, Ohio

Additional Information

Resources

References

  1. ↑ News and Events of the Early Settlers Association
  2. ↑ Cleveland City Planning Commission Designated Landmarks


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