Monday, September 21, 2026

Lakewood Clock Repair

 We stopped by Lakewood Clock Repair, 15725 Madison Avenue, the other day, very cool place.

Sunday, September 20, 2026

Calvary United Brethren Church

 Calvary United Brethren Church, corner Hilliard & Northland, last week.

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Little Library

 A Little Library spotted along Hilliard Boulevard the other day.

At a Theatre Near You

 Subruns, from the Plain Dealer, September 19, 1926.

Friday, September 18, 2026

Eastbound Freight

 We caught this eastbound freight on Tuesday morning at Hird Avenue.

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Blue Cafe

 Stopped by the Blue Cafe the other day, new location, just a few doors down the street from the old spot. Now located at 15701 Madison Avenue, bigger space, large windows, different vibe, same great coffee.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Red Caboose

 Word on the street is the Red Caboose is closing next month. This was always the place to stop when we were in town. There was a lot of stuff down in that basement. The wall of out of print transportation books was awesome. Found a few gems down there.

From Railroad Model Craftsman, October 1999.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

New York Central

 New York Central bridge over the Nickel Plate and RTA tracks at West 98th Street last July.

Monday, September 14, 2026

Steel

 View from along West 3rd Street last June, need to come down here when the sun in better.


Sunday, September 13, 2026

Nay Aug Falls

 Nay Aug Falls, September 26, 2010.



Hippodrome Theatre

 At the Hipp, from the Plain Dealer, September 18, 1921. Once Albee decided to build a new theatre in Cleveland, the Hipp name was downplayed.

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Canadian National 3254

 CN 3254 passing the U of S Science Building, September 25, 2010.

Friday, September 11, 2026

September 11, 2001

I'll never forget that day...

Time, Special issue, September 11, 2001.
From October 27, 2001.
From October 27, 2001.

Thursday, September 10, 2026

On the River

 From back in July, hard to believe summer is over.

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Hole

 Seen in front of a building at Detroit & Hird the other day.

Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Detroit Avenue

 Looking west on Detroit Avenue from near Lakeland Avenue on a wet Friday morning.

Monday, September 7, 2026

Labor Day

 Happy Labor Day! At the Empire Theatre, 850 Huron Road, from the Plain Dealer, September 4, 1921.

Sunday, September 6, 2026

First Church of Christ Scientist

 The former First Church of Christ Scientist, 15422 Detroit Avenue, currently home to King's Church. It sure was bleak on Friday.

Saturday, September 5, 2026

Oasis

 The outdoor space outside Dahlia's is a nice little oasis on a hot summer day.

Friday, September 4, 2026

Dahlia Coffee Company

 We stopped by the Dahlia Coffee Company, 2085 W 114th Street, last week, always a great spot.

Thursday, September 3, 2026

Philadelphia Suburban 76

 Philadelphia Suburban 76 southbound at Laurel Line Tunnel, September 3, 2007.

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Wanda

 We caught this rather off-beat, yet cool film the other night. Wanda was filmed primarily in Scranton and Waterbury Connecticut in the fall of 1969. There is a stunning view of the Olyphant Colliery early on in the film, as well as numerous view of downtown Scranton.

From Take One, February 1972.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

WHK Tunedex

 WHK Tunedex, August 13, 1966. I have a few of these.