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07/23/2026

The corner of Memphis Avenue and Pearl Road in Cleveland’s Old Brooklyn neighborhood looks very different from above.

The Greenline Building and the vacant house behind it have been demolished, and crews are clearing the property for the Memphis & Pearl redevelopment. This first phase includes demolition, environmental cleanup and site preparation before new construction begins.

Plans for the site include a six-story mixed-use building with apartments, retail or commercial space, community areas and new green space. The original St. Luke’s sanctuary is expected to remain and be restored for a new use, while its deteriorated education wing is slated for removal. Pearl Road United Methodist Church will also remain as part of the larger site.

New construction has been projected to begin in early fall 2026, although the schedule may still shift as cleanup and preparation continue.

07/22/2026

Happy 230th birthday, Cleveland.

Cleveland marks its founding on July 22, 1796, when Moses Cleaveland’s surveying party landed at the mouth of the river. More than two centuries later, the Cuyahoga still runs through the city’s history, industry, neighborhoods, and daily life.

A fitting place to pause and look back at 230 years.

Happy 230th birthday, Cleveland.Cleveland was founded on July 22, 1796, but this stretch of river carried history long b...
07/22/2026

Happy 230th birthday, Cleveland.

Cleveland was founded on July 22, 1796, but this stretch of river carried history long before that. Later, it became one of the hardest-working parts of the city, lined with railroads, warehouses, docks, and factories.

Today, the river looks different. There are trails, public spaces, apartments, and new construction, but the old steel and brick are still part of the view.

A fitting scene for Cleveland’s 230th birthday: heavy clouds, a working river, and a city that never stays exactly the same.

07/21/2026

West 29th Street between Church and Clinton has been reworked as Hingetown Park, a pedestrian-only block with seating, turf, chalk, play space and room for neighborhood events.

Larder, Rising Star Coffee, and several other businesses are all close by, giving people a reason to grab something local, explore the block and stay awhile.

From above, the change is easy to see. What once moved cars through Hingetown now gives the neighborhood more space to gather.

07/21/2026

Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 rolling through Cleveland along Train Avenue, a road named for the railroad corridor that has shaped this part of the city for generations.

From the air, the locomotive cuts through the old industrial valley where rail lines once served stockyards, factories, refineries, and warehouses between the west side and the Cuyahoga River. For a few seconds, one of the world’s largest operating steam locomotives brings that history back into motion.

It is finally gone.For years, the former Master Chrome property at West 58th Street and Herman Avenue sat in the middle ...
07/20/2026

It is finally gone.

For years, the former Master Chrome property at West 58th Street and Herman Avenue sat in the middle of a residential Cleveland neighborhood, fenced off, deteriorating, and carrying a long list of environmental concerns. Now, the building has been demolished.

Master Chrome operated a metal plating facility here for decades, beginning in the early 1950s. The site was closely tied to Cleveland’s industrial past, but chrome plating also left behind hazardous materials and waste that became a serious problem for the surrounding neighborhood.

After operations ended, the vacant building continued to decline. Environmental violations, stored waste, contaminated materials, and years of legal action made the property difficult to address. Its location made the situation even more troubling. Homes, sidewalks, and everyday neighborhood life sat only a short distance from the former plant.

These aerial photos show the site after demolition. The structure is gone, sections of the ground are covered, and erosion controls now line the property. The wider view also shows just how closely this industrial site was woven into the neighborhood, with homes on nearly every side and downtown Cleveland visible in the distance.

For the people who lived beside it, watched it deteriorate, and waited for action, this is more than an empty lot. It is the end of a long and difficult chapter at West 58th and Herman.

These two photos show the same Old Brooklyn intersection almost a century apart.A lot around the intersection has change...
07/20/2026

These two photos show the same Old Brooklyn intersection almost a century apart.

A lot around the intersection has changed, but its role has not. State and Pearl are still one of the neighborhood’s busiest meeting points, with homes, businesses, churches, and daily traffic gathered around the same crossroads.

This 360-degree view gives a much better sense of how large the redevelopment site is at Memphis Avenue and Pearl Road i...
07/20/2026

This 360-degree view gives a much better sense of how large the redevelopment site is at Memphis Avenue and Pearl Road in Cleveland’s Old Brooklyn neighborhood.

Move around the panorama and look toward the northwest corner of the intersection. The former Greenline Building and the vacant house behind it have been demolished, leaving the broad area of exposed ground surrounding the church buildings. The house had once been used as the Pearl Road United Methodist Church parsonage and had reportedly been vacant for nearly 15 years.

The Greenline Building was more than a row of old storefronts. It had housed neighborhood businesses and organizations over the years, including the Historical Society of Old Brooklyn. Plans to reuse it were considered, but the building had structural problems, outdated systems and environmental concerns. An underground fuel tank was also found close to the foundation, which meant the building had to be removed before the tank and surrounding soil could be addressed safely.

Near the center of the cleared site is the former St. Luke’s Church. The original red-brick sanctuary, built in 1905, is planned for preservation and reuse. Earlier project concepts have shown the church becoming commercial, restaurant or community-oriented space, though the final occupants and uses have not been announced.

The large education wing attached behind the sanctuary was added in 1925. That section has extensive water damage, deterioration in the basement and corrosion affecting structural components. Crews have opened the connection between the two buildings so engineers can determine how to remove the education wing without damaging the original sanctuary. Historic doors, stained glass and other usable pieces are expected to be saved and incorporated into the redevelopment where possible.

Pearl Road United Methodist Church, visible north of St. Luke’s, is also planned to remain. The broader project is intended to support the renovation of that building while adding space for community programs and gatherings.

Plans for the cleared land have continued to evolve. The approved concept includes a six-story mixed-use building with apartments, along with retail, restaurant or other commercial space. Earlier plans listed 74 apartments, while more recent project listings have placed the total closer to 80 or 84 units. Until final construction documents and financing are complete, the exact number may continue to change.

Blazing Paddles Riverfest brought a different kind of traffic to the Cuyahoga River on Saturday.Kayaks, paddleboards and...
07/19/2026

Blazing Paddles Riverfest brought a different kind of traffic to the Cuyahoga River on Saturday.

Kayaks, paddleboards and safety boats moved through the Flats while Cleveland Fire Marine 21 put on a water display beneath the Detroit-Superior Bridge. From the riverwalk, you could feel the cooling spray on both sides.

Share the River’s annual event is all about getting people close to the Cuyahoga, whether they are racing, paddling at their own pace or watching from shore. These photos caught one of the day’s biggest moments, when Marine 21 sent broad arcs of water across the river during one of the hottest parts of the day.

07/18/2026

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