What's Shakin' in the Square
Friday, October 26, 2007
Shaker Square was built in the late 1920s as the neighboring city of Shaker Heights developed. It's the oldest shopping district in Ohio and the second-oldest in the nation; in 1976 the square was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
For all its historical significance and American Colonial charm, the Square has sometimes suffered from a bit of an identity crisis. Once intended as a shopping destination for well-heeled suburbanites, the Square now offers two distinct identities: a busy hub of shops and services during the day, and a nighttime entertainment district known for distinctive restaurants. In short, the Square is what the surrounding community needs it to be.
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