University Circle

University Circle Background/History: In 1799 Nathaniel Doan a member of an expedition of the Connecticut Land Co. opened a tavern on what is now East 107th and Euclid Avenue. The area became known as Doan's Corners. In the late 1800s, both Western Reserve University and Case School of Applied Science moved to the area. By the early 1900s, land donations by Jeptha Wade (Wade Oval) and John D. Rockefeller allowed for the development of the area’s other institutions. This area was the location of a streetcar turnaround in the late 1800s, which, along with the universities, gave it the name University Circle. It is also home to the Cleveland Orchestra and many of the city's museums as well as some interesting and diverse restaurants, coffee shops, and nightspots. Demographics: Over 2.5 million people come to University Circle each year to work, play, and/or pray. In addition, approximately 12,000 call this neighborhood home. Housing: Housing in University Circle ranges from early 20th century houses, converted to doubles to luxury condos and apartments. Among the renovation projects in the area is the Park Lane Villas, a former early 20th century Beaux Arts residential hotel has been turned into luxury apartments. Park Lane Apartments are directly across the street (E. 107th ) from Epworth-Euclid Church. Attractions: University Circle is home to many of Cleveland’s cultural, educational and health institutions. Among the cultural institutions are the Cleveland Museum of Art, Museum of Natural History, Cleveland Orchestra, Cleveland Botanical Garden, Western Reserve Historical Society and the Crawford Auto and Aviation Museum. Educational and health institutions include Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Institute of Music, Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, University Hospitals and the Ronald McDonald House. Cleveland Museum of Art - Established in 1913, the Cleveland Museum of Art is one of the United States' most important art museums and the only major museum in the country to still offer free admission to its permanent collection. (Please note: the permanent collection is currently closed during construction.)  Cleveland Museum of Natural History - is a treasure trove of over 4 million specimens, with exhibits that include Dinosaur bones, natural gemstones and fossils.  Western Reserve Historical Society - consists of two gracious, late 19th century mansions and extensive exhibits on the settlement of Cleveland (then, Cleaveland) and the surrounding Western Reserve. Downstairs is the Crawford Auto and Aviation Museum, with dozens of vintage and historic vehicles and planes.  Cleveland Botanical Garden - See the magnificent glasshouse and ten acres of diverse outdoor gardens, including a special children's garden, an herb garden, and a woodland garden.  Cleveland Children's Museum - Established in 1981, this is an interesting and interactive place for kids and adults to learn and have fun together. Education: University Circle stays true to its name by being the host of Case Western Reserve University, the Cleveland Institute of Music, and the Cleveland Institute of Art.

Dining: As you would expect in this college and art-filled neighborhoods, there are a variety of interesting restaurants here. Among them are: Arabica Coffeehouse (University Circle) Coffee, Bagels and Sandwiches/Subs 11300 Juniper Road Barking Spider Tavern Pub Food - 11310 Juniper Road Chopstick Chinese Chinese - 11332 Euclid Ave Co-Op Natural Cafe Vegetarian - 2130 Adelbert Road Einstein Brothers Bagels Coffee, Bagels and Sandwiches/Subs 11316 Euclid Ave Euclid Tavern Burgers, Pub Food and Sandwiches/Subs 11625 Euclid Ave Falafel Cafe Middle Eastern - 11365 Euclid Ave Heck's Catering Service 11150 East Blvd L'Albatros French - 11401 Bellflower Rd, Cleveland Mi Pueblo Mexican, Southwestern and Tex-Mex 11611 Euclid Ave Museum Cafe (Cleveland Museum of Art) American, European and Pizza - 11150 East Blvd Oasis American - 11150 East Blvd Phoenix Coffee Coffee - 11322 Euclid Ave

Qdoba Mexican Grill Mexican - 11324 Euclid Ave Rascal House Pizza Pizza - 11316 Euclid Ave Sergio's in University Circle Italian, Seafood and International - 1903 Ford Dr Severance American, European and Eastern European 11001 Euclid Ave Shticks Vegetarian Kitchen Vegetarian and Sandwiches/Subs - 11075 East Blvd Shticks Vegetarian Kitchen Latin American, Middle Eastern and Vegetarian - 11291 Euclid Ave Silver Spartan Diner Diner, American and Sandwiches/Subs 11377 Bellflower Rd Toujours Fresh 11321 Euclid Ave Uptowne Grille Spanish, French and Middle Eastern - 11312 Euclid Ave