Naming Rights (and Wrongs)
As with all thriving cities, Shaker Heights is steeped in history. But with the passage of time, some facts can be forgotten – including the origins of street names.
Hornet’s Nest School
Learn more about the one-room schoolhouse that originally stood on Lee Rd. near where the Main Library is today.
Shaker Chronicles: The story behind the Shaker-Lee gate
Q:What’s the significance of the gate and stone posts at the Shaker-Lee intersection? A:Neighbors coming together to remember. By Nate Paige While the Shaker-Lee intersection is heavily traveled, more than 175 years ago the area was a major activity hub of a different sort. It was the site of a collection of structures
Shaker Chronicles: The South Park Boulder
Many Shakerites bike walk, and drive by a unique piece of history without even knowing it.
Shaker Chronicles: Thornton Park
Where did the name Thornton Park come from?