Cleveland has a long and colorful history. From the first settlers and the days of the Connecticut Western Reserve to the "Gilded Age" of Cleveland's Millionaire's Row, from the turbulent 1960s to the rebirth of the downtown area in the 1990s, Cleveland is a vibrant, ever-changing city.
Cleveland Rock and Roll Memories (2006)
(courtesy of Gray and Co.)
This 129-page softcover volume is loaded with fun Cleveland music facts as well as profiles of Cleveland clubs, radio stations, promoters, and local bands of the 60s, 70s, and 80s. A must-have for any Cleveland music fan. Softcover; 129 pages; Gray and Co; 2006.
Historic Photos of Cleveland (2007)
(courtesy of Turner Publishing)
The Cleveland Public Library Archives has over 1.3 million images of Cleveland, from the late 18th century to the present. The library's photo collection librarian, Margaret Baughman, with the help of fellow librarian Ronald Burdick, has compiled a delightful and fascinating coffee table book of historic images, titled "Historic Photos of Cleveland." The 200-page volume, published in April of 2007 by Turner Publishing, is a must for any Cleveland history buff.
The Buzzard: A Look at the Glory Days of WMMS (2007)
(courtesy of Gray and Co.)
Former WMMS General Manager, John Gorman shares an insider look at the radio station that defined Cleveland in the 1970s and 1980s. Funny, often irreverent, but always interesting, this very readable tome is a fun romp through Cleveland's rock and roll history. Gray and Co. Hardcover. 320 pages.
