Rise and Fall of Euclid Super Kmart 1200 Babbitt Rd

It's the Spring of 1995, and Euclid, Ohio already has a K-Mart. The one on Euclid avenue, up on the hill. The old Euclid Clarkin's. In January of 1995, Twin Valu shuttered it's hypermarket at 1200 Babbitt road, leaving almost 400 people without jobs.

Since then, the 180,000 square foot retail giant has sat vacant. City officials toy with the idea of rezoning the commercial property back to industrial use. Before Twin Valu erected it's warehouse like superstore, Addressograph Multigraph Company, a newly merged entity, opened it's plant on the site in 1932. AM International remained here until 1978, relocating to Los Angeles. The plant stayed open until October 1982.

26100 Euclid Ave Becomes Kmart

From it's completion in 1971 until 1973, 26100 Euclid Avenue was built for and occupied by Clarkin's.

In 1978,  There are a couple ads for a Ridgecliff hospital operating 26100 Euclid Avenue. But mostly, it was a big nothing for 7 years.

Until it was formally announced in October 1980 that a 100,000+ sq. ft. Kmart would be moving in. 26100 Euclid Avenue became the 134th or 102nd Ohio Kmart, and had an opening date of November, 1980.

History Updated: 27101 Euclid Good River Wellness Hit by Car

Good River Wellness, a medical dispensary, took over the Sidewalk Cafe at 27101 Euclid Avenue sometime in late 2022 or 2023. They have a nice logo and they made the building look modern, inside and out.

Euclid Square Mall - Shoe Stores

Among the many stores that made their debut when Euclid Square Mall opened its doors in 1977, the shoe retailers stood out, offering everything from stylish heels to sturdy sneakers. 

Euclid Square Mall - Food Stores and Restaurants

Euclid Square Mall: A Glimpse into its Culinary Beginnings

When Euclid Square Mall opened its doors in March 1977 in Euclid, Ohio, it wasn't just a shopping destination—it was also a hub for dining and social gatherings. The mall featured a variety of food stores and restaurants that catered to the diverse palates of its visitors. Let's take a nostalgic look back at some of the culinary offerings that debuted with the mall's opening.

Euclid Square Mall - Bookstores and Music - Tapes, Records, Instruments

For the bibliophiles and melophiles among us, Euclid Square Mall offered several places where books and music could be browsed, enjoyed, and purchased.

Euclid Square Mall - Anchors

Nothing characterized a closed-air mall more than the traditional bookend anchors. Euclid Square Mall opened with 2 anchors in 1977: Higbee's and May Co.

Happy Birthday Euclid Square Mall!

Well, I guess in this era of Facebook and other super cringe social media, Happy Heavenly Birthday, Euclid Square mall, because they knocked it down over half a decade ago.

That's not gonna stop me from lighting the candles on what would have been Euclid Square mall's 48th birthday cake! All this month we'll feature articles and vintage advertisements from the grand opening of the mall in early March 1977.

26010 Euclid Ave - Pizza Hut, Asian Express, Vibez Lounge

26010 Euclid Avenue was trees until the very early 1980s. In 1983, after the building of Arby's and Taco Bell to the west, Pizza Hut was built there. The building was a traditional red roofed structure, which today is still very recognizable. 

February 1985 Pizza Hut ad including the Euclid, Ohio Pizza Hut on Euclid Avenue.

Frightening Friday: 1954 Euclid Halloween Advertisements

Happy first Friday of the best month, October! Frightening Friday is back, and today, we're looking at a couple of Halloween 1954 ad's from Euclid, Ohio.

Kresge's at Euclid-Richmond Shopping center had it all! Costumes for kids and adults, candy, party supplies, even trick or treat bags.

Butler Brothers at 22300 Lakeshore Blvd thought you ought to come in and pick up some candy beans (?) and candy kisses (??). Think those are Boston baked beans and those terrible peanut butter kisses?

1954 Euclid Fisher's Fall Festival! Fresh candy corn still tastes like candy corn. Smarties are ok, though.

1974 Euclid Famous Recipe Chicken East 260th Underpass Ad

In October 1974 Famous Recipe Chicken in Euclid had a lot to celebrate! You see, the East 260th underpass was OPEN! No longer did you have to take some backwards roundabout way to get your hands on some delicious chicken, mashed potatoes, cole slaw, or buttery rolls!

Pictured in this ad is the gleaming new underpass on the southern end of East 260th street. This underpass allowed traffic to flow freely and safely, unencumbered by the frequent trains above.

Euclid leaders cutting the ribbon is pictured to the right. I think my favorite is the little Beetle heading towards the camera.

For a neat $1.25 you could score yourself a regular chicken dinner with 3 pieces of chicken, potatoes, cole slaw and 2 rolls AND! A red and yellow ball point pen emblazoned with the Famous Recipe Chicken logo!

Sep 12, 1929: Recently Dispensed Gardener Shoots Former Employer in Cold Blood

September 12, 1929 was a dry, warm day in Euclid Village. Situated north of Euclid Avenue was a picturesque white, wood framed house perched upon an 18-acre estate owned by Joseph and Barbara Irr. Joseph Irr was president of the Cleveland Billiard Supply House and was a former Euclid Village Councilperson. His wife, Barbara (nee Diebolt) Irr, was the heir to the Cleveland brewing company of the same name.