Arcade: Cleveland Style

One of Cleveland's downtown treasures is The Arcade located between Euclid and Superior Avenues. It opened in 1890 with two 9-story towers connected by a skylit 5-story court. Modeled after an Italian gallery, The Arcade is recognized as the first indoor shopping mall in the United States.



Looking Upward

The interior is simply gorgeous. It's one of the old splendors of this country. Thankfully, Hyatt Hotels, in 2001, spent resources to redevelop the mall to some of its former greatness. The building is now a mixed use of retail and hotel accomodations.



A Touch of American Pride

Wikipedia has a short article on The Arcade. There is a nice black and white photograph on the site from 1966.

Here are a couple of more images, snapped back in December, which I hope showcase the elegance of the mall:



A Moment in Time


Looking Down the Arcade