WEST PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY

CLEVELAND, OH

Egyptiana Fashion designs inspired by ancient Egypt, displayed in a Cleveland Museum of Art exhibit about the influence of Egypt on modern popular culture and aesthetics.

Right a center: by Egyptian designer Yasmine Yeya for Maison Yeya.

Left: by Karl Lagerfeld for House of Chanel. — Egyptiana Credit: Maia C

The West Park Historical Society in Cleveland, Ohio, is dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of the West Park area. Established in 1984, the Society is comprised of individuals who are passionate about documenting and preserving the area's rich heritage.

The Society offers a variety of educational opportunities to better understand the history of West Park. Visitors can explore the Society's library which houses a variety of documents and photographs related to the area's past. The Society also offers a variety of lectures and programs throughout the year, including the popular West Park History Walk which explores historic sites in the neighborhood.

The Society is also responsible for the preservation of several historic sites in West Park. The Society has worked to restore and maintain the West Park Station, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as well as the historic Rose Hill Cemetery. The Society also hosts a variety of events throughout the year to celebrate the neighborhood's history and culture, including the annual West Park Heritage Festival.

The West Park Historical Society is committed to preserving and promoting the area's past, and strives to make the history of the area accessible to all. Through the Society's efforts, the rich heritage of West Park is alive and well.

WEST PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CLEVELAND OH. US MID #8403900291

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

Nave Nave of the St. Theodocious Orthodox Cathedral in the Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland

St. Vladimir In the nave of the St. Theodocious Orthodox Cathedral in the Tremont neighborhood of Cleveland

Tom L. Johnson Progressive Mayor of Cleveland, 1901-1909

Africa and Byzantium Large graphic at the entrance to the Africa and Byzantium exhibit at The Cleveland Museum of Art. It depicts the 12th century rock-cut Church of St. George in Lalibela, Ethiopia.

St. Ewostatewos Triptych with St. Ewostatewos and Eight of his Disciples, Late 17th Century. Unknown artist, Empire of Ethiopia, north of Gojjam.

This icon appeared at The Cleveland Museum of Art as part of the Africa and Byzantium exhibit. It was on loan from The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The Cleveland Arcade Inside a shopping and hotel complex that is one of downtown Cleveland's most famous historic buildings.

Contact WEST PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY

WEST PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
17407 LORAIN AVE SUITE 200
CLEVELAND
OH
44111-4022

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WEST PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY Information

MID #	8403900291
Name	WEST PARK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	205645946
NTEECC	A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201112
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	41.449973, -81.818444
CODES	FIPS State Code: 39 FIPS County Code: 035 US Census Tract: 123603 US Census Block: 2006