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This office building is built on the remains of the west pier of the fourth Detroit Ave. Bridge. The bridge was demolished in 1980 due to deterioration. the nbuilding of the new bridge and destruction of the old had a pronounced impact on ther…

This an image taken from a vehicle driving into Westlake from Rocky River and about to enter the Detroit Ave. Bridge. On the left side of the photo an office building, the bridge Building, built on the ruins of a previous bridge demolished in 1980…

The fourth bridge to span the Rocky River at Detroit, connecting the towns of Lakewood on the East side and Rocky River on the West side.

The new bridge over the Rocky River under construction just south of the old bridge.

The New Deal spawned a number of government initiatives. Living in apartment constructed under the auspices of the Public Works Administration, the tenants of Lakeview Terrace could benefit from other federal agencies. This photograph shows…

Constructed by the Public Works Administration, other agencies took part in the life of Lakeview Terrace. Here we see both public an private agencies working together to provide child care. Pictured are Red Cross nurse Jeanette Storey and WPA teacher…

An image of the interior of one of the apartments at Lakeview Terrace in Cleveland, OH. This well appointed room provides us with a glimpse into the life of at least one tenant in the years shortly after construction was completed. Although…

The design and architecture of Lakeview Terrace was innovative in many ways. Features were included that were often found to be lacking in private apartments of the era. One of the benefits enjoyed by tenants of Lakeview Terrace was a…

This image shows what was to become the site of Lakeview Terrace in Cleveland, OH, before construction of the buildings began. Although it is not readily evident from the photograph, this site presented a challenge. The 22 acre area at West…

This artist's conception provides an aerial perspective of West Side Housing Project H-1003. Also included is the federal agency and individuals responsible for what was more popularly known as Lakeview Terrace. Among those mentioned was…