September went by so fast, but not as fast as the US Airforce Thunderbirds from the Air Show, and then I got a chance to tour the proposed Red Line Greenway, a trackside trail along the RTA's Red Line right-of-way from West 65th to downtown Cleveland. Of course, there are some random photos thrown in for good measure.
Ugh, reminds me of our landing at Laguardia in 2014 when the plane was getting bumped by the outer remnants of Hurricane Cristobal
Earlier this month, the angled section of the top of the Hilton took shape:
The overlook on Mall B, quite popular during the warmer months:
My company had a service day where we did some cleanup around the Urban Community School and the side streets, including by this church on West 44th. It was built in 1899 as Church for St. John's Evangelical
Society, but is abandoned. I recall going to a wedding back in the mid-90s and the interior was pretty exceptional. The architects of this church designed several other noteworthy buildings including St. Procop's and St. Michael's school on Scranton. Hopefully it finds a worthy use in the near future:
We were offered a tour of the Red Line Greenway - I was more than happy to check it out. Apologies for blurs, it was quite a bumpy ride in several spots.
Under the Fulton Avenue bridge, the building in the background is the former Leisy Brewing Co., it's currently being renovated as a contract brewery.
Can't have a trail in Cleveland without a cool railroad bridge!
The twin spires of St. Wendelin's church on Columbus Road:
Older catenary fixtures dot the trail route.
Including this one which I think would make for a great logo for the trail
The West 25th Street station:
The RTA Viaduct bridge ahead in the distance.
Views from the RTA Viaduct:
And time to head back.
As for that shot of Whiskey - of course, over to Whiskey Island, technically not an island but a spot for whiskey runners back in the days of Prohibition. I know I've posted photos from here before but the views have changed a lot in recent years.
Volleyball courts - usually packed with league players, not today:
The Hilton taking its spot in the skyline:
Back downtown, before a quick stop by the Cleveland Clinic:
New Holiday Inn at the Cleveland Clinic - meh architecture for a meh hotel chain:
Site of the Health Education Campus - sorry about the reflection. Sir Norman Foster is the architect, and it's a $515 million project - more about it here:
http://www.designboom.com/architectu...nd-12-03-2014/
Not all the new construction is large-scale projects:
Hope you enjoyed!
CLEVELAND - Aired out and Red Lined with a shot of Whiskey from the East
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