Playhouse Square and the Cleveland Renaissance

by John Vacha

How five beloved Cleveland theaters escaped the wrecking ball and inspired city-wide urban renewal Shortly after World War I ended, five new theaters were constructed in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, all within a two-block radius. The concentration of these venues, which featured movies, vaudeville, and "legitimate" theater, became known collectively as Playhouse Square. For 50 years, the State, Ohio, Hanna, Allen, and Palace theaters enjoyed varying...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1606354744
• ISBN13: 9781606354742
• Release Date: April 2024
• Publisher: Kent State University Press
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.0" x 10.0"