Through his lens as an architectural photographer and historian, Lauren Pacini will discuss Cleveland’s growth to become the fifth most populated city with the fifth largest industrial output in the nation, before declining to fifty-third in population today. We will discuss the role of adaptive reuse in Cleveland’s renaissance and explore notable examples including Saint Luke’s Hospital, the Cleveland Trust complex, Public Square and the Cuyahoga County Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument, and Warner & Swasey, and the importance of each in the renaissance of the city. The course will culminate with the fascinating roles of the Van Sweringen brothers and the part they played in the story of Cleveland.
This course is part of the Senior Scholars Program.