Description: This photograph is an aerial image of University Circle, an area in Cleveland, Ohio, that is noted for its world-class cultural, educational and medical institutions. A caption near the bottom of the image identifies a cluster of tall buildings in the center as "The University Hospitals of Cleveland." Cars are visible on the tree-lined streets. Most of the buildings have an institutional design, but some of the smaller buildings may be residences. Development of University Circle began in the 19th century, when Case Institute of Technology and Western Reserve University chose an area located a few miles east of downtown Cleveland. The area's development continued to grow, as increasing numbers of educational and cultural institutions located there. Founded in 1866, University Hospitals relocated to University Circle in 1931. The Cleveland Clinic, founded in 1921, also is located in the area. Buildings in the Circle include: Cleveland Orchestra's Severance Hall, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Museum of Art, Lakeview Cemetery, and the University/Case Medical Center. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06196
Subjects: University Circle (Cleveland, Ohio); Cleveland (Ohio); University Hospitals of Cleveland (Ohio); Cleveland (Ohio)--Buildings, structures, etc.; Architecture--Ohio; Hospitals--Ohio
Places: Cleveland (Ohio); Cuyahoga County (Ohio)
 

Description: This color image shows an exterior view of Severance Hall, located in the University Circle district of Cleveland, Ohio. The image dates from the 1960s. Regarded by many music-lovers as one of the world's most beautiful concert halls, Severance Hall opened in 1931 as the home of The Cleveland Orchestra. The building is named for John L. Severance and his wife, Elisabeth, who initially pledged $1 million for its construction. Elisabeth died unexpectedly early in the design process, and John Severance made additional contributions toward the building in her memory. The building’s architectural significance has been recognized by local and national preservation societies, including the Cleveland Landmarks Commission and the National Register of Historic Places. Severance Hall is a recipient of the Honor Award by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Named for the streetcar turnaround once located at Euclid Avenue and East 107th Street, University Circle is a 600-acre district that is home to many of Cleveland's major cultural, educational, medical, and service institutions. The area was first settled in 1799 by tavern keeper Nathaniel Doan and became known as Doan's Corners. In 1882, Western Reserve College moved here from Hudson, followed in 1885 by the Case School of Applied Science from downtown Cleveland. These two colleges federated in 1967 to become Case Western Reserve University. In 1882, Jeptha Wade, founder of early telecommunications giant Western Union, donated the large tract of land that became Wade Park. In 1916, in accordance with the terms of Wade's gift, The Cleveland Museum of Art opened in the park. Over the years many other institutions, as well as their benefactors, have made their homes here. In 1931, The Cleveland Orchestra found a permanent home in Severance Hall and University Hospitals of Cleveland was dedicated, firmly establishing University Circle as a premier urban district. The Circle is unique for its concentration of diverse organizations. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06622
Subjects: Cleveland Orchestra; Cultural Ohio; University Circle (Cleveland, Ohio); Severance Hall (Cleveland, Ohio); Cities and towns--Ohio; Urbanization--United States--History
Places: Cleveland (Ohio); Cuyahoga County (Ohio)
 

Description: This is a birds-eye photograph of the University Hospitals of Cleveland and the surrounding area. University Hospitals, also known as Case Medical Center, is a not-for-profit organization in Cleveland, Ohio. Case Medical Center is the primary affiliate hospital of Case Western Reserve University; the relationship was established between the two in 1896. Text under the photo reads, "Airplane view of University Circle showing Western Reserve University and Case School of Applied Science buildings." View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B07F05_001_1
Subjects: University Circle (Cleveland, Ohio); University Hospitals of Cleveland (Ohio); Cleveland (Ohio)--Buildings, structures, etc.; Case Western Reserve University
Places: Cleveland (Ohio); Cuyahoga County (Ohio)
 

Description: Cleveland Museum of Art viewed from University Circle. The Cleveland Museum of Art is located at 11150 East Boulevard in Cleveland, Ohio and is on the north side of Wade Lagoon. The museum was founded in 1913 and opened on June 6, 1916. The art museum was funded by Cleveland industrialists Hinman B. Hurlbut, John Huntington, and Horace Kelley. The Wade Park property was donated for the museum site by Jeptha H. Wade II. The Cleveland firm of Hubbell & Benes designed the neoclassic building which was constructed of white Georgian marble. The cost of of the building was $1.25 million. University Circle is bounded by Wade Park Ave. on the north; E. 105th on the west; and the RTA tracks on the east and south sides. The circle occupies 488 acres. It was in 1799 that the land was first settled with the establishment of Nathaniel Doan's tavern at what is now E. 107th St. and Euclid Ave., but was then called Doan's Corners. University Circle began to take shape in the 1880s when Western Reserve University moved its campus from Hudson, OH, to Euclid Ave. in 1883. Case School of Applied Science moved from downtown Cleveland to a location adjacent to WRU in 1885 (eventually to be federated with its neighbor in 1967 as Case Western Reserve University.). In the same decade, Jeptha H. Wade donated to the City of Cleveland a large piece of land that adjoined the WRU campus, stipulating that the land be used as a public park with an art gallery. The name of the area was taken from a streetcar stop on a line running on Euclid to a turnaround at E. 107th known as University Circle. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B04F10_37_01
Subjects: Cleveland Museum of Art; University Circle (Cleveland, Ohio)--History--Pictorial works.
Places: Cleveland (Ohio); Cuyahoga County (Ohio)
 

Description: This color image is a view of an area in University Circle, a 600-acre district that is home to many of Cleveland's major cultural, educational, medical, and service institutions. In the foreground, a man wearing a hat and suit appears to be photographing a garden area. In the distance, a crowd of people is strolling along the sidewalk. University Circle is named for the streetcar turnaround once located at Euclid Avenue and East 107th Street. In 1882, Jeptha Wade, founder of early telecommunications giant Western Union, donated the large tract of land that became Wade Park. In 1916, in accordance with the terms of Wade's gift, The Cleveland Museum of Art opened in the park. Over the years, many other institutions, as well as their benefactors, have made their homes here. In 1931, The Cleveland Orchestra found a permanent home in Severance Hall, and University Hospitals of Cleveland was dedicated, firmly establishing University Circle as a premier urban district. The Circle is unique for its concentration of diverse organizations. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06621
Subjects: University Circle (Cleveland, Ohio); Cultural Ohio; Gardens; Cities and towns--Ohio; Urbanization--United States--History
Places: Cleveland (Ohio); Cuyahoga County (Ohio)