Playhouse Square: Located in a public walkway, the KeyBank corridor connects the parking garage to the theaters. Anyone can take a walk through Playhouse Square history.
The exhibit begins with a welcome message, a tribute to the donors who made the exhibit possible, a 1932 vintage map of Playhouse Square District and acknowledgements.
Spanning 60 feet, it tells the story from construction of the five theaters in the 1920s through its decline in the 1960s, rescue and rebirth in the 1970s and 1980s…to the Playhouse Square of today.
Viewers taking a closer look are rewarded with a variety of archival imagery – photos, news articles, and memorabilia of tickets and programs. Short stories and fun facts support each era.
Playhouse Square today: 10 performance spaces, hundreds of events, educational programs, real estate services and over a million guests each year.
Cleveland Public Library - Visitor Center: The story of the Library is presented in three eras, recessed in illuminated alcoves.
Each era's timeline is framed by large, historical photos and a Cleveland map from the time period.
As Cleveland grew in population and communities, so did the Library's collections and services.
The rich history of the Library is presented in a chronological series of narrative panels using authentic photos from the Library's collection.
The "Shoulders of Giants" exhibit focuses on 54 years of leadership by three individuals. The final alcove features the current era and moves the visitor toward the 150th anniversary of the Library.
Cleveland Public Library - Louis Stokes Legacy Room: The perimeter of the room contains exhibit panels telling the remarkable story of Congressman Stokes.
Each wall
features a compelling narrative with historic photos. Highlights of The Civil Rights Movement provide historical context for the viewer to fully understand the time in which Louis lived.
Close-up details of the exhibit area reward the viewer and underscore the importance of the legacy of Louis Stokes.
Special awards, a panel of honorary achievements and a letter from President Obama recognize a life well lived.
Vitamix World Headquarters: The "welcome" wall and historical timeline introduces visitors to Vitamix. The back-lit timeline flanks the entrance to the new addition. One is 7 ft. long and the other is 12 ft. long.
The back-lit historical timeline highlights the 96-year-old, family-owned company.
The boardroom features the evolution of Vitamix blenders over 60 years to the present, leading to a current unit elegantly displayed on a pedestal.
STERIS Corporate Headquarters: An 40 ft. internally lit timeline tells the company's story by decade.
Close-up detail of two of the timeline panels.
Cleveland State University College of Business: An interactive kiosk displays a history of Northeast Ohio innovation, CSU learning tools and news.
If the visitor chooses a decade, a series of events are presented in a circular format with arrows to move forward and backward.
Parker Hannifin Global Headquarters: A 30 ft. wall of history features a timeline from 1918 to present day supported by all the acquisitions that contributed to the company's growth.
Sherwin-Williams Center of Excellence: A 40 ft. timeline supported by values that have been adhered to throughout its history feature narratives, historic photos and objects.
The company's history is in the yellow band and is bordered by what was happening in Northeast Ohio (above) and around the world (below).
The "Spirit of Discovery" Wall features the top 10 inventions. Suspended glass panels display more than 1,000 patents.
