A Tour of University Circle

At the end of the Oval, at the corner of Euclid Avenue, sits the venerable Severance Hall, home of the world-famous hometown Cleveland Orchestra. The building, perched on a narrow triangle of land, leased from Case Western Reserve University, has a majestic neo-classical facade and a somewhat whimsical Art Deco interior.

Finished in 1931, the concert hall is named for the donor's, John L. Severance, wife Elisabeth who died suddenly before the building was completed. The interior is highlighted with lotus flower motifs throughout, a tribute to Mrs. Severance and her favorite flower.

The Cleveland Orchestra plays at Severance Hall most Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights throughout the winter season.

Severance Hall
11001 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44106

^{(Last updated on 07-01-07)}