Are there any Ohio towns that feel like New England? (Cleveland: 2013, school)

[WRnative]

Originally Posted by sheena12

Most of Cleveland seems very 19th Century to me, as does NYC, with the exception of Greenwich Village. New York is known as Art Deco city, The parts of Cleveland I am most familiar with seem to be neo-Classical and, yes, very 18th C.

Yes, Public Square would be the same as The Commons, idea, which was and is present in New England village.

There are so many parts of Cleveland that I need to explore.

Cleveland is no laggard in its art deco attractions. Yet, I would agree any city with Radio City Music Hall alone deserves the title of "Art Deco City." I've visited Radio City Music Hall many times over 6 decades, and it's one of my favorite places on the planet. Everybody should see the Christmas Spectacular at least once in their lifetimes; the theater is as much a star as the Rockettes. That amazing theater despite its size really doesn't have any terribly bad seats.


My goal, post-COVID (if ever), is to see the recently introduced summer show, although I doubt it rivals the Christmas Spectacular.


https://www.broadwayworld.com/shows/...es-331545.html


BTW, Severance Music Center is an art deco wonder, and the Cleveland Orchestra holiday shows, especially those with both of the orchestra choirs, are musical triumphs that in regards to the music, are more than the equal of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular; yet, sadly, no Rockettes or Ted and his pals.


https://nypost.com/2018/12/21/the-re...mel-named-ted/


NYC is just wonderfully enchanting during the holiday season, but with Winterfest at Public Square, and the Cleveland Foundation ice rink (admittedly no Rockefeller Center), Cleveland has really upped its holiday festivities.

[Cbus76]

In Central Ohio, Granville has a very New England feel to it. There's rolling hills, a quaint downtown, and Denison University, which draws heavily from the east coast. Granville was settled by folks from Granville, Massachusetts, so it stands to reason it would feel New England-like.

[WRnative]

Originally Posted by WRnative

Cleveland is no laggard in its art deco attractions. Yet, I would agree any city with Radio City Music Hall alone deserves the title of "Art Deco City." I've visited Radio City Music Hall many times over 6 decades, and it's one of my favorite places on the planet. Everybody should see the Christmas Spectacular at least once in their lifetimes; the theater is as much a star as the Rockettes. That amazing theater despite its size really doesn't have any terribly bad seats.


My goal, post-COVID (if ever), is to see the recently introduced summer show, although I doubt it rivals the Christmas Spectacular.


https://www.broadwayworld.com/shows/...es-331545.html


BTW, Severance Music Center is an art deco wonder, and the Cleveland Orchestra holiday shows, especially those with both of the orchestra choirs, are musical triumphs that in regards to the music, are more than the equal of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular; yet, sadly, no Rockettes or Ted and his pals.


https://nypost.com/2018/12/21/the-re...mel-named-ted/


NYC is just wonderfully enchanting during the holiday season, but with Winterfest at Public Square, and the Cleveland Foundation ice rink (admittedly no Rockefeller Center), Cleveland has really upped its holiday festivities.

I meant to include this link in my post, but distracted myself thinking about Radio City Music Hall and NYC as the "Art Deco City," something I had never before seen stated.


//www.city-data.com/forum/cleve...buildings.html

[bjimmy24]

Originally Posted by WRnative

Just curious what New England communities share the advantages of Vermilion. Not only it's individual charm, but proximity to Cleveland's superb cultural venues and pro sports venues, as well as day trip/season pass proximity to Cedar Point, "the roller coaster capital of the world." Also, I'm certain some Vermilion boaters regularly make the trek to Put-in-Bay and Kellys Island.


https://www.discoververmilion.org/visitors-guide

I'd compare to Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA

[WRnative]

Originally Posted by bjimmy24

I'd compare to Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA

Bookmarked Manchester-by-the-Sea under MA in my places to visit folder. Thanks!

[Kerby W-R]

Poland, OH does not have a distinctive town square but it
definitely has a strong New England vibe.

[RMESMH]

Originally Posted by TheProf

These are definitely 3 of them. I would also add:

Hudson, Gates Mills and Painesville.... Cleveland was obviously born of the literal Connecticut Land Co. which established the Western Reserve (of the State of Connecticut) ... Of course, given the city's main explosive growth in the latter half of the 19th Century, there is little visibly left of its New England. However, the center of town, Public Square, is absolutely a NE attribute, including the fact it is still called: Public Square, which defined this central park's use as much as identified it as a location.

Hudson was my first thought.


When I visited, another of my thoughts was that the horsey people in my family in California would like that area.....during weather when it is comfortable to be outside with horses.

[ferraris]

Originally Posted by WRnative

Cleveland is no laggard in its art deco attractions.

My favorite unexpected Art Deco find in Cleveland is the interior of Shaker Square Cinemas. You wouldn't expect it from the outside of the building, but the interior has some nice Art Deco touches. Particularly in the concessions lobby and stairs area. It's nothing super impressive, but still neat nonetheless.

This site has some good pictures of it: https://rs.locationshub.com/Home/Loc...d=007-10029354

And speaking of Shaker Square, I think it has a New England feel to it, no?

[bjimmy24]

Originally Posted by ferraris

My favorite unexpected Art Deco find in Cleveland is the interior of Shaker Square Cinemas. You wouldn't expect it from the outside of the building, but the interior has some nice Art Deco touches. Particularly in the concessions lobby and stairs area. It's nothing super impressive, but still neat nonetheless.

This site has some good pictures of it: https://rs.locationshub.com/Home/Loc...d=007-10029354

And speaking of Shaker Square, I think it has a New England feel to it, no?

Shaker Square and the larger area is the most New England part of the city, by far.

https://www.google.com/maps/@41.4819...7i16384!8i8192

https://www.google.com/maps/@42.3420...7i16384!8i8192

https://www.google.com/maps/@41.4836...7i16384!8i8192

https://www.google.com/maps/@42.3365...7i16384!8i8192

https://www.google.com/maps/@42.3409...7i16384!8i8192

https://www.google.com/maps/@41.4874...7i16384!8i8192

Looks like the same neighborhood, no?

However, Brookline is quite wealthy and Shaker Square/Buckeye is not.

[sheena12]

Originally Posted by Kerby W-R

Poland, OH does not have a distinctive town square but it
definitely has a strong New England vibe.

It does.