thumb|right|Looking down the length of The Arcade Interior of The Arcade in downtown Cleveland, looking south toward Euclid Avenue; March 7, 1966

alt=The Arcade (ca. 1910–1920)|thumb|The Arcade (ca. 1910–1920)

The Arcade in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, is a Victorian-era structure of two nine-story buildings, joined by a five-story arcade with a glass skylight spanning over 300 feet (91 m), along the four balconies. Erected in 1890, at a cost of $867,000 ($ in dollars), the Arcade opened on Memorial Day (May 30, 1890), The Arcade was modified in 1939, remodeling the Euclid Avenue entrance and adding some structural support. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1975.

History

The Arcade was built in 1890 by Detroit Bridge Co., run by Stephen V. Harkness. the Arcade is one of the few remaining arcades of its kind in the United States. Modeled after the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II located in Milan, along Superior Avenue is original, but the Euclid Avenue front was remodeled in 1939

In 2001, the Hyatt corporation redeveloped the Arcade into Cleveland's first Hyatt Regency hotel. The Hyatt Regency occupies the two towers and the top three floors of the atrium area. The two lower floors of the atrium area remain open to the public with retail merchants and a food court. In addition, the Hyatt's lobby and offices are located near the Superior Avenue entrance. That same year, the skylight was also replaced.

in 2024, DC Studios filmed a scene in the Cleveland Arcade for the film Superman, depicting Superman and Lois kissing while flying in the Arcade.

See also

  • Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
  • Moscow GUM
  • St. Petersburg Passage
  • Burlington Arcade
  • Paddock Arcade
  • Passage des Panoramas
  • Queen Victoria Building
  • Westminster Arcade

Notes

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