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.

26000 Lakeshore Blvd - A History with Silver & Gold, Banks & Dentistry

On June 23, 1962, 26000 Lakeshore Blvd. opened it's doors for the first time as St. Clair Savings. Mayor Kenneth J. Sims performed the ribbon cutting and special guests included superintendent of Ohio Building and Loans association Andrew Putka, City of Euclid administrative director Michael Spino, Euclid municipal Judge William Burns, attorney Joseph Bergeron, retired physician Frank Kern, director of finance for the city of Cleveland Edward Knuth, director of public service for the city of Cleveland Louis Drasler, St. Clair Savings president Paul Schneller, St. Clair Savings secretary treasurer Don Schneller, and all Euclid city councilmen.

May 2024 - Hulu Movie "Stickshift" films in Euclid, Ohio

Thanks to Reddit user Sn00byD0 here's a couple of quick shots of the Hulu film Stickshift filming on Lakeshore blvd. between East 264th and East 266th streets. 

Stickshift has been described as "a Feature-Length High-Budget Subscription Video On Demand Program, STICKSHIFT, to be distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures intended for initial release on Hulu." A casting call went out during summer 2023, and filming locations are all over Cleveland and the suburbs.

26410 Lakeshore Blvd was most recently a US Bank location, which closed sometime in 2012 or 2013.

26410 Lakeshore Blvd, a Stickshift filming location

25000 Euclid Avenue - Braeburn Farm

A century ago, a farm called Braeburn (alternate spelling Brae Burn) was situated at 25000 Euclid Avenue. This property saw many church related events, and Mayor Sims campaign headquaters. In the 1930 and 40s there was a hospital for the "nervous" on the grounds. 

For sale ad, 1946