CENTURY HOUSE BIRTHDAY PARTY

Self-Guided Tour: History-Making Homes

Learn about seven history-making homes in Shaker Heights in this self-guided tour. Part of our Century Birthday House Party celebration, this driving tour launched October 17, 2020 and can be completed at your convenience!

Please submit your zip code to download the tour guide. This tour was created with information and images from the Shaker Historical Society and Cleveland Historical.

Virtual Talk: Researching the History of Your Shaker Heights Home

Meghan Hays, Shaker Library's Local History Librarian, often helps Shaker residents research the history of their homes. Now she shows you how you can locate your home's deeds, blueprints, architect, previous owners, and other historical details, both online and in your local library!

Meghan Hays has been the Local History Librarian at the Shaker Heights Public Library since 2004. She lives in an almost-century home in the Fernway neighborhood and enjoys admiring Shaker's architecture while walking her dog.

This talk, cosponsored by the Shaker Heights Public Library, was originally held live on October 17, 2020. The recording can be watched on YouTube.

Historic House Plaque: A mark of distinction

The Shaker Historical Society is proud to offer a 7” x 5” cast bronze plaque (includes brass screws for mounting) with the date your home was built and the architect for $250, which includes a $39 tax deductible donation to SHS. Celebrate your home's history and support the Shaker Historical Society by purchasing a plaque today! Download the form here and send to officemanager@shakerhistory.org.

To confirm the construction date and name of the architect of your home, please contact the Shaker Heights Building Dept. (216-491-1460) or consult shakerbuildings.com.