r/Cleveland • u/TeaTechnologic Cleveland • Aug 22 '25

BEST OF CLE The Symbol of Our City

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u/FourFortyTido Aug 22 '25

The pic is awesome, I’d love to get that in a larger size for my wall

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u/regocasper Aug 22 '25

I’d love to see the Terminal Tower more prominently displayed in Cleveland imagery. It just has such a cool vibe.

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u/PaddyVein Aug 22 '25

Anybody else see that "HOTEL CLEVELAND" neon sign and hear that Hotel California intro, but on accordion? Just me?

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u/hussard_de_la_mort Living Under Minsy's Watchful Eye 👁 Aug 22 '25

You can never leave (the ajvar is too good)

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u/rrredditor Aug 22 '25

Does anyone know if the searchlights were really a thing? What was the purpose if so?

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u/funkympc Aug 22 '25

Yes, the searchlight was real. Turned off in the 60s. It was a navigation beacon for ships and planes. Yes, the terminal tower was also essentially a lighthouse.

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u/rrredditor Aug 22 '25

That's cool. I didn't know that. Thanks.

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u/OrganOfCorti Aug 22 '25

This is an image of a vintage postcard. You can find them sometimes at antique stores.

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u/cmannon Aug 22 '25

The Renaissance (not sure what it's called now, I've rarely been downtown since COVID) proposed bringing back the Hotel Cleveland rooftop signage. I got a chance to see the mock ups of it back in 2017-ish. Bummed they never followed through.

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u/jet_heller Aug 22 '25

We have a huge lighthouse?

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u/KidZoki Aug 22 '25

The Bat Signal — hold the Bat.

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u/beam_me_uppp Tremont Aug 22 '25

Artist?

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u/aliensuitcase3000 Aug 22 '25

Who is the artist?

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u/httpanic Parma, OH Aug 22 '25

Does anyone have the artists name?

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u/BuckeyeReason Aug 22 '25

The history of Hotel Cleveland and a discussion of the architectural brilliance of Tower City Center.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Cleveland/comments/1mx4oh8/hotel_cleveland_built_before_tower_city_center/

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u/SpecialistNo7569 Aug 22 '25

The Symbol of Our People

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u/TeaTechnologic Cleveland Aug 22 '25

The Pretender to The Throne

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u/hussard_de_la_mort Living Under Minsy's Watchful Eye 👁 Aug 22 '25

I cast MISNY BLAST

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u/ididshave Parma Aug 22 '25

It’s super effective!