Category: Architecture

PUBLIC AUDITORIUM

The PUBLIC AUDITORIUM was opened in 1922, the fourth building completed in the MALL area. At the time, it was the largest such convention hall in the country. The auditorium was an important factor in bringing the REPUBLICAN NATL.

ROBERT P. MADISON INTERNATIONAL

ROBERT P. MADISON INTERNATIONAL, INC., is an architectural firm founded in 1954 by Robert P. Madison and his brothers, Julian and Bernard. A Cleveland native and graduate of EAST TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL, Robert P.

ROCKEFELLER BUILDING

The ROCKEFELLER BUILDING is a 17-story office building erected by JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER in 1903-05. The historic WEDDELL HOUSE hotel (1847) previously stood on the site, the corner of Superior and W. 6th St. The Rockefeller Bldg. housed offices of iron, coal, and lake-shipping concerns.

ROWLEY, CHARLES BACON

ROWLEY, CHARLES BACON (2 Apr. 1890-17 Dec. 1984), "Carl," was an architect best known for his work with Philip Small in the 1920s. Rowley was born in Springfield, Ohio, and attended high school in Jackson, Michigan. He continued his education at MIT, where he graduated in 1912.

RUDD-ROCKEFELLER HOUSE

The RUDD-ROCKEFELLER HOUSE, located at 13204 (formerly 13176) Euclid Ave., is a Tudor Revival three-story, 7200 sq. ft. mansion built in 1901 by Windermere Realty in EAST CLEVELAND.

SAMUEL MATHER MANSION

The SAMUEL MATHER MANSION, located at 2605 EUCLID AVE., is a 45-room, three-story Tudor Gothic Revival style residence built for

SCHNEIDER, CHARLES SUMNER

SCHNEIDER, CHARLES SUMNER (1874-10 Mar. 1932), a brilliant eclectic architect from 1901-32, was born in Cleveland, son of Rev. William F. and Amanda (Esslinger) Schneider. He received his first architectural training in the office of MEADE & GARFIELD, and afterwards studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris.

SCHWEINFURTH, CHARLES F.

SCHWEINFURTH, CHARLES F. (3 September 1857-8 November 1919), was one of Cleveland's most active and distinguished architects, who designed many of the city's finest residences, churches, and educational buildings. Charles Frederick Schweinfurth was born in Auburn, New York to Charles J. and Katharine (Ammon) Schweinfurth.

SCOFIELD, LEVI T.

SCOFIELD, LEVI T. (9 Nov. 1842-25 Feb. 1917) was an architect specializing in institutional structures and public monuments. Born in Cleveland, son of William and Mary (Coon) Scofield, he served in the CIVIL WAR from 1861-65, and was chief engineer on the staff of Gen. Jacob Cox.

SHOREBY

SHOREBY, located at 12023 Lake Shore Blvd., is a 20,000 square-foot three-story Romanesque and Gothic style summer residence built in 1890 for SAMUEL MATHER, the founder of

SMALL AND ROWLEY

SMALL AND ROWLEY was an architectural partnership that specialized in traditional Colonial and English architecture in the 1920s. Both PHILIP LINDSLEY SMALL (18 July 1890-18 May 1963) and CHAS. BACON ROWLEY (1890-17 Dec. 1984) were raised in Springfield, OH, and graduated from MIT.

SMALL, PHILIP LINDSLEY

SMALL, PHILIP LINDSLEY (18 July 1890-16 May 1963) was a Cleveland-based architect best known for his work with CHARLES ROWLEY.

SMITH, GEORGE HORATIO

SMITH, GEORGE HORATIO (July 1848-8 Apr. 1924) was a Cleveland architect best known as a collaborator in designing the ARCADE. Little is known of Smith's upbringing, training, family, and early career. He began his architecture practice in Ohio between 1879 and 1880 with LUCAS ALLEN HEARD under the name Heard & Smith.

SOCIETY CENTER

See KEY CENTER.

SOCIETY CORP. (SOCIETY FOR SAVINGS) BUILDING

The SOCIETY CORP. (SOCIETY FOR SAVINGS) BUILDING, on the north side of PUBLIC SQUARE, is the most important remaining building in Cleveland by John Wellborn Root of the influential Chicago firm of Burnham & Root.

SOUTHWORTH HOUSE

The SOUTHWORTH HOUSE located at 3334 Prospect Ave. was built in 1879 for W. P. Southworth Company Founder, William Palmer Southworth and his wife Louise M. Stark. W. P.

ST. JOHN CATHEDRAL

ST. JOHN CATHEDRAL was established by the first bishop of Cleveland, AMADEUS RAPPE, shortly after his appointment in 1847, to provide a more centrally located church for the city's Catholics than ST. MARY'S ON THE FLATS. Property on Erie St. (E. 9th) and Superior that had been purchased in 1845 by Fr.

STAGER-BECKWITH HOUSE

The STAGER-BECKWITH HOUSE, located at 3813 EUCLID AVENUE, is a 10,000 square foot, 15-room, three-story brick and stone Italianate-Second French Empire residence.

STATLER OFFICE TOWER

The STATLER OFFICE TOWER at E. 12th St. and EUCLID AVE. was for many years a prominent Cleveland hotel, which was converted to office space because of falling occupancy rates. The Hotel Statler, which opened 12 Oct. 1912, was built of steel, concrete, and fireproof tile, while the exterior was granite, Indiana limestone, red brick, and white terra cotta.

STEFFENS, SEARLES AND HIRSH

STEFFENS, SEARLES AND HIRSH was the firm name from 1897-1905 of a partnership of 3 architects responsible for many notable buildings in Cleveland and northeast Ohio. Geo. H. Steffens (1871-1928) and Paul C. Searles (1870-1947) formed a partnership in 1896 and took Willard Hirsh (1872-1920) into the firm later the same year.

STOUFFER RENAISSANCE CLEVELAND HOTEL

STOUFFER RENAISSANCE CLEVELAND HOTEL. See RENAISSANCE CLEVELAND HOTEL.

STOUFFER'S INN ON THE SQUARE

STOUFFER'S INN ON THE SQUARE. See RENAISSANCE CLEVELAND HOTEL.

STRIEBINGER, FREDERIC WILLIAM

STRIEBINGER, FREDERIC WILLIAM (22 Apr. 1870-30 Sept. 1941), an architect active in Cleveland from 1898-1940, was born in Cleveland to Martin and Anna Raparlie Striebinger, attended CLEVELAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS until 1888, studied painting for 1 year with Wm.

TAYLOR, ALBERT DAVIS

TAYLOR, ALBERT DAVIS (8 July 1883-8 Jan. 1951), landscape architect active in Cleveland from 1914-51, was raised in Carlisle, Mass., son of Nathaniel and Ellen F. Davis. He studied 1 year at Cornell University, and received his A.B. from Massachusetts College in 1905.

TERMINAL TOWER

TERMINAL TOWER. See CLEVELAND UNION TERMINAL and TOWER CITY CENTER.