Shaker Square still Shines

The Shaker Square neighborhood, nestled between Cleveland, Shaker Heights, and Cleveland Heights was developed, beginning in 1922 with the Van Sweringen Brothers' (of Terminal Tower and Shaker Hts. fame) construction of the Moreland Court apartment buildings on Shaker Blvd.

The octagonal, Georgian-style Shaker Square followed in 1930, instantly becoming the style center of Cleveland. The square, the oldest shopping district in Ohio, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Today, the area still overflows with character, charm, and a wealth of shops and eateries. There's even a six-screen cinema, restored to its original Art Deco design. Visitors can enjoy sushi, Mexican cuisine, Hungarian goulash, pizza, and innovative American cuisine all within a one-block radius. Many of the restaurants feature relaxed curbside patios during the summer, great for people-watching.

Getting to Shaker Square is easy. RTA's green and blue lines run right through the center, plus there's a circulator bus that connects Shaker Square with the museums and institutions of University Circle.

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