FRANK CATALANO & SON, Cleveland produce dealers from 1880-1929, began as a wholesale house on Woodland Ave., one of the earliest fruit businesses in BIG ITALY. Frank Catalano (d. 30 Jan. 1915), an immigrant from northern Sicily (see ITALIANS), started out importing oranges and later expanded to other fruits and olive oil.
FRANKLIN BOULEVARD METHODIST CHURCH was one of the two historical Methodist congregations which, on 11 May 1947, merged to form WESLEY METHODIST CHURCH. Franklin Blvd. Methodist, the older of the two, also resulted from the merger of 2 churches: Hanover St. Methodist and the York St. Church. In Sept.
FRANKLIN CIRCLE, on the near west side, is one of the few examples of radial planning in Cleveland. Franklin Place, as it was originally known, was surveyed in 1836 and dedicated to public use by early landowners JOSIAH BARBER and RICHARD LORD. It had a radius of 140' and until 1857 was used as an open-air farmers' market.
The FRANKLIN CIRCLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST), organized in OHIO CITY in Feb. 1842, was one of the earliest west side Protestant congregations. The church grew out of a meeting at the Apollo Hall, called by Disciples preacher John Henry. Initially, the congregation worshipped in a building on Vermont Ave., near W.
The FRANKLIN CLUB was a discussion forum organized by progressive reformer, Dr. LOUIS TUCKERMAN.
FRANKLIN, PETE (22 September 1927-23 November 2004) was a sports talk radio host who dominated Cleveland radio in the 1970s and 1980s.
FRARY, IHNA THAYER (13 April 1873-18 March 1965) was a prominent designer, author, photographer, teacher, and architectural historian. He was born in Cleveland to George S. and Carrie Thayer Frary and studied at the Cleveland School of Art (see CLEVELAND INSTITUTE OF ART).
FRASCH, HERMAN (25 Dec. 1851-1 May 1914), chemical engineer and inventor whose work proved valuable to the STANDARD OIL CO., was born in Gaildorf, State of Wurttemberg, Germany and apprenticed to a druggist before coming to Philadelphia in 1868, working at the College of Pharmacy before opening his own shop in 1873 to apply chemistry to industrial problems.
FRAZEE, JOHN N. (3 Sept. 1829-21 Jan. 1917), a volunteer CIVIL WAR officer and law-enforcement official, was born in Wyantskill, N.Y., came to Cleveland in 1850, and took a job as a west side patrolman with the Cleveland police. Following a reorganization of the department, he was appointed acting superintendent of police on June 2, 1866 with the rank of captain.
The FRED A. LENNON FOUNDATION was established in 1965 in SOLON by engineer and corporate executive Fred A. Lennon. The fund supports only pre-selected organizations, primarily within the state, emphasizing HIGHER EDUCATION, the Roman Catholic church, and medicine and medical research. It accepts no applications.
FREDERICK DOUGLASS'S VISITS to Cleveland were made in the 1840s, 1850s, and 1860s to promote equal rights for AFRICAN AMERICANS. While the ex-slave sometimes came to the abolitionist Western Reserve at the bidding of white reformers, he more often came to address African Americans who were active in the movement, to improve their condition. On 11 Sept.
The FREE MEDICAL CLINIC OF GREATER CLEVELAND, see CIRCLE HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
The FREE SOIL PARTY of Cuyahoga County was organized in the summer of 1848 as part of a national third-party movement which supported free grants of public land to settlers and opposed the extension of slavery to the western territories.
FREED, ALAN (15 Dec. 1922 - 20 Jan. 1965) played a critical role in the popularization of ROCK 'N' ROLL. He was born to Charles and Maud Freed in Johnstown, PA. The family moved to Salem, OH, in 1924 where Alan graduated from Salem High School.
FREEDHEIM, EUGENE HEITLER (16 Mar. 1900-19 Dec. 1984), attorney, presided over the CLEVELAND BAR ASSN. during its controversial defense of 11 accused communists (1955-56), a local case which signaled the beginning of the demise of McCarthyism nationally. Freedheim was born in Leadville, CO, to Carrie H. and Alfred A. Freedheim. His father ran a men's clothing store.
FREEDLANDER, SAMUEL OSCAR, M.D. (30 July 1893-4 Jan. 1971), Cleveland's first thoracic surgeon (1922), was chief of surgery and chief of thoracic surgery at Mt. Sinai Hospital (1946-59) (see MT.
The FREEDMEN'S FESTIVAL, an annual early fall celebration held by Cleveland blacks (see AFRICAN AMERICANS) to celebrate the Emancipation Proclamation and acknowledge the struggle to end slavery in the U.S., began in 1863.
FREEMAN, ERNEST (ERNIE) (16 Aug. 1922-15 May 1981) arose from Cleveland's "big band" scene to become one of Hollywood's leading composers and arrangers. A native Clevelander, he was the son of Ernest and Gertrude Freeman and a graduate of CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL.
FREEMAN, HARRY LAWRENCE (9 Oct. 1869-24 March 1954) became the first African American to compose an opera, adding nearly a score of works in the same genre during a long career as teacher and composer. The son of soprano Agnes Sims Freeman, he was born in Cleveland and educated in its public schools, where he learned to sight-read music.
FREESE, ANDREW J. (1 Nov. 1816-2 Sept. 1904), first superintendent of Cleveland schools, was born in Levant, Penobscot, Maine. Determined to become a teacher, Freese attended college irregularly about 3 years, teaching to finance his education; and traveled throughout New England and consulted with Horace Mann to learn about existing school systems. Freese came to Cleveland in 1840 and taught at Prospect St.
FREIBERGER, ISADORE FRED (12 Dec. 1879-27 Apr. 1969), a banker active social, educational, and civic activities, was born in New York City, to Esther and Samuel Freiberger. He moved with his family to Cleveland when he was 3. Freiberger attended CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, then worked his way through Adelbert College, graduating in 1901.
FRENCH. The story of the French in Cleveland is one of individuals and not of a national group. The few French who did come, however, exerted a cultural influence out of proportion to the ethnic group's size.
FREY, FRANZ (FRANK) XAVIER (8 Dec. 1837-13 March 1900), recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor for service during the CIVIL WAR, was born in Zurich, Switzerland, emigrated to the U. S. prior to the war, and settled in Cleveland. He enlisted in the 37th Volunteer Infantry at Cleveland 16 Oct. 1861 and was promoted to corporal 25 July 1862.
FRICKE, OTTO L. (1886-4 June 1951), a lawyer who supported GERMANS and German-Americans, was born in Germany, came to the U.S. in 1909, and graduated from Cleveland Law School. He worked as a clerk, bookkeeper, auditor, and treasurer before entering real-estate. By 1926 he established a law practice with Joseph C. Calhoun, Jr. and Henry W. MacLeod.
The FRIDRICH BICYCLE COMPANY, began as a coal and animal feed store in 1883 on Lorain Avenue in OHIO CITY. An 1888 Cleveland Directory lists Schmitt & Fridrich Coal (partners: August Schmitt and Joseph W. Fridrich) at 840 Lorain Avenue. By the turn of the century, the store had moved to its current (2017) location at 3821 Lorain Avenue.
FRIEBOLIN, CARL DAVID (19 Jan. 1878-2 Sept. 1967), lawyer, teacher, federal bankruptcy referee, and well-known wit and satirist who wrote the CITY CLUB OF CLEVELAND's ANVIL REVUE for years, was born in Owatonna, Minn. to Rev. William and Kate Dennerline Friebolin. The family moving to Cleveland in 1885.
FRIEDLAND, ABRAHAM HAYYIM (1891-3 Aug. 1939), educator, author, and first director of the BUREAU OF JEWISH EDUCATION, was born in Gorodok, Lithuania to Leah Friedland. He received a traditional yeshiva education. His family came to New York when he was 14, and he studied at the Isaac Elchanan Yeshiva in addition to public high school.
FRIEDMAN, ALLEN (1921-13 Oct. 1992), a labor organizer and Vice President of Teamster Local 507, was born in Cleveland, the sons of Louis and Teresa Friedman. The youngest of 5 children, Allen grew up in the Glenville area, attending school through the 7th grade. After his father's death in 1934 and his mother's death in 1935, Allen lived with his sister and his brother-in-law, William and Faye Presser.
FRIEDMAN, BENJAMIN "BENNY" (18 Mar. 1905-23 Nov. 1982), a native Clevelander, born to Louis and Mayme Friedman, was a college and professional quarterback. He was a football star at Glenville High School and led the team to an undefeated season and city championship in 1922. He played football at the University of Michigan in 1924, 1925, and 1926, and was All-American the latter 2 years.
FRIEDMAN, HAROLD J. (25 Dec. 1905-7 Jan. 1993), allergist, developed Cleveland's monitoring of the pollen count. Having proved that both household dust and silk could also trigger allergic reactions, he spurred drug manufacturers to eliminate silk fibers from typhoid vaccine production.
FRIEDMAN, MAX R. (11 November 1918-24 September 1993) was a prominent civic leader, civil rights advocate, philanthropist, and co-founder of the Friedman Buick Co., one of the nation's most successful Buick dealerships.
The FRIENDLY INN SOCIAL SETTLEMENT, founded in 1874 to offer slum residents a liquor-free gathering place, evolved into one of the city's first SETTLEMENT HOUSES. WOMAN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION (WCTU) members established 3 Friendly Inns in Cleveland: at 634 St. Clair St., 34 River (W.
FRIES & SCHUELE CO., one of Cleveland's pioneer dry goods stores, was also the west side's oldest department store. The original company was founded in Apr. 1868 when Charles Fries and George Klein opened a dry goods store at 515 Pearl (W. 25th) St.
FRITZSCHE, ALFRED (21 May 1869-18 Jan. 1944) industrialist and leader in Catholic charitable organizations, was born in Cleveland, the son of Alfred and Carolyne (Snyder) Fritzsche. Educated in Cleveland public schools, he went to work at age 12 as a typesetter for the Penny Press, forerunner of the CLEVELAND PRESS.
FROHRING FOUNDATION. See WILLIAM O. AND GERTRUDE LEWIS FROHRING FOUNDATION, INC. and/or PAUL AND MAXINE FROHRING FOUNDATION, INC.
FROHING, PAUL R., (2 Aug. 1903-14 Jan. 1998), was a pioneer in nutritional research who helped develop infant formula and antibiotics and became a well known philanthropist. He was born in Cleveland to William E. Frohring, a locomotive engineer, and Martha L. (Bliss) Frohring.
The FROHSINN SINGING SOCIETY was the first German music club in Cleveland. Its work brought national attention to the city. The Frohsinn was begun in 1848 by German immigrants led by a man named Heber. The society's rehearsals, informal at best, were held from time to time in Seifert's Casino.
The FRONT ROW THEATER, built at an approximate cost of $3 million, was completed in 1974 and opened on July 5 of that year. It was located in HIGHLAND HTS. on Wilson Mills Road near I-271. Richard R. Jencen, who lived in SHAKER HTS., designed the Front Row.
FROSTVILLE is a living history museum located in Cedar Point Valley in NORTH OLMSTED, on land that is today part of the
FUCHS, JOSEPH PHILIP (26 April 1900 - 14 March 1997) became a noted violin soloist and teacher after his tenure as concertmaster of the CLEVELAND ORCHESTRA. A native New Yorker, he was the son of Philip and Kate Weiss Fuchs and studied under Franz Kneisel at the Institute of Musical Art (later Julliard), where he graduated in 1918.
FULDHEIM, DOROTHY (26 June 1893—3 Nov. 1989) entered the field of television at an age when most people begin to plan their retirement and lasted there long enough to become a living legend. She was born Dorothy Violet Snell in Passaic, N.J., and grew up in Milwaukee, Wisw., where she attended Milwaukee College and entered teaching. Following her marriage to Milton H.
Cleveland based FULLER & SMITH & ROSS, INC. (FSR) was a leading nationally known ad agency in the 1930s, ‘40s and '50s, specializing in industrial and business-to-business advertising. It generally ranked among the top 20 to 25 U.S. agencies in terms of billings.
THE FUND FOR OUR ECONOMIC FUTURE (the Fund) is a non-profit alliance dedicated to advancing a vibrant and inclusive economy in northeast Ohio.
FUNERAL HOMES AND FUNERAL PRACTICES. Pre-canal era. In late May of 1797, David Eldridge, a drover sent out on the Connecticut Land Co.'s second survey, drowned while trying to cross the Grand River. His body was brought to Cleveland and buried around 1 June in a hastily set up graveyard east of Ontario and north of Prospect St. (original plots 97 and 98).
FUQUA, HARVEY (27 July 1929 - 6 July 2010), gained prominence as a singer at Motown Records who influenced the careers of many 70’s soul and pop groups, and who was associated with artists such as Etta James, Marvin Gaye, and The Spinners.
FURDEK, STEPHAN (2 Sept. 1855-18 Jan. 1915), a priest who worked with Czech and Slovak immigrants, was born in Trstena, Slovakia. Cleveland Bp.
The FUTURE OUTLOOK LEAGUE was formed in Feb. 1935 to help obtain jobs for African Americans residing in the Central area. Dissatisfied with the employment accomplishments of existing organizations, JOHN O. HOLLY, who later held political office in the area, helped found the league and served as its first president.
The G. C. KUHLMAN CAR CO. was founded in Cleveland ca. 1893 by Gustav C. Kuhlman. Predecessor firms were run by Gustav, his three brothers, and father, Frederick. The Kuhlman family produced finished hardwood interiors for office buildings and private residences. The firm first built horse-drawn streetcars during the 1880s.