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A Short History of Larchmere
Larchmere Boulevard was
originally a Hungarian and Italian working class Cleveland
neighborhood, just north of the landmark Shaker Square - the second
oldest planned shopping district in the country, built in 1929.
After
World War II, with the expansion of suburban areas everywhere, Sedlak
Interiors began its empire on Larchmere, eventually occupying 14
buildings and stabilizing the urban neighborhood during their 40 years
here, 1949-1989.
When
Sedlak Interiors left, the Larchmere Development Association was formed
to write a Master Plan, fill the vacancies, make streetscape
improvements and to invite like-minded independents to set up shop on
the street together.
The
Larchmere arts and antiques district grew into a cohesive destination
location, with more than 40 shops and annual events like the Holiday
Stroll.
Today
our district is widely known as an old-world shopping area with great
and quirky shops and services. You'll find no "big box" stores or
national chains here. Larchmere Boulevard is home to independent,
locally owned and locally operated enterprises.
Come stroll the boulevard and discover its charms.
About the
Larchmere Merchants Association
The
Larchmere Merchants Association (LMA) is supported and run by its
members, all of them owners of enterprises on Larchmere. They pay dues,
elect officers and work together to improve and promote the district.
The
LMA operates under the wings of SHAD, the Shaker Square Area
Development Association, which provides staffing and fiscal services.
Thanks
to the many volunteers -- past, present, and future -- who help keep
Larchmere a vibrant and exciting community!
About
Larchmere.com
This Larchmere.com website was originally designed in
1996 by our own Princeton Antiques. In 2005, it was revamped by EB
Dynamics and maintained by Barb Daly at TGP Collections. (See
old Home page.) In 2008, just in time for the
Holiday Stroll, our website was redesigned by Arnie Berger, who also
maintains the independent Shaker Square website, and Harriett Logan of
Loganberry Books.
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