The whole area around the market has changed into a trendy bar restaurant area in which I have no interest, but others must. Mostly this is the same as in the '70's when I would shop there. Take note how the coal in the truck is painted black.Īfter walking the bridge you could visit another landmark, the West Side Market. The walkway is not as wide or protected on this side, so be careful when trying to capture the "right shot". When you get to Progressive Field at the East end of the bridge, cross the street and take a tour of the Western Reserve Fire Museum, then continue your walk back across the bridge on the South side to see some of the industrial sections of the Flats and the rest of the "Guardians". Look at all the terrific places you now will want to see up close as you walk the bridge. I remember when there were steel mills in the now vacant spaces you can see when looking over the edge. There is nothing particularly historic about any one of them. Porter threatened to remove the historic pylons to widen the span, stating, "Those columns are monstrosities and should be torn down and forgotten. It's hard to believe that county engineer Albert S. The panoramic views of the downtown area and Flats are spectacular as are the close-up views of the 8 "Guardians of Traffic" that are built on to the bridge deck. But no, It was named after his father William Henry "Harry" Hope, a local stonemason who helped build the "Guardians of Traffic" sculptures. Most people think that the Hope Memorial Bridge is named in honor of Bob Hope who was a Cleveland resident. There is a grassy area here where you can have a picnic after your 2+ mile walk. Parked on W.10th St on the North West side of the bridge for free. 39 years after moving to California, I put it on my list of place to visit on vacation. Back then they were so black from the steel mills below that most residence did not even notice that they were there. Since living in Cleveland, I always wanted to see the "Guardians" up close.
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