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70 Properties Identified for Survey

MU 4 – Sub-Urban Corridor MU 5 – Urban Center MU 6 – Downtown

Portage Trail - 22 buildings Front Street - 24 buildings Remainder on Broad Blvd. 2nd, 3rd and 4th Streets

Panoramic View of Cuyahoga Falls 1882

Front Street Portage Trail

Early Commercial Center: East side of Front Street to the north and south of Portage Trail

Source: Cuyahoga Falls Historical Society

G.M.Hopkins Map, 1921

Secondary Commercial Center - Portage Trail 1915-1929

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map , 1931

Source: Sanborn Fire Insurance Co. Map 1931,G.M. Hopkins Maps, Cuyahoga Falls, 1921. Map Collection, Cleveland Public Library.

Front Street- West side developed last, Pedestrian Mall 1977

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map, 1931 Sanborn Fire Insurance Map, 1958

Source: Sanborn Fire Insurance Co. Map 1931,1958. Map Collection, Cleveland Public Library.

ROUND ONE (15 Forms) SUBMITTED 12/21/15

No. Photo New OHI No. Parcel No. Lot No. Historic name Address

Confirmed

Date

Architect/

Builder Style/Type Assess of OHI Rev New

PORTAGE TRAIL_NORTH SIDE Front Street crossing

1

SUM0370408 O217574

TR D Lot 1 W 33

Ft OFE 125 ft of

S 62ft. Hedden Bldg. 111-115 Portage Trail 1915 N/A

Two-Part

Commercial New 1

2

SUM0080108 O217572

TR D Lot 1

20Ftx62Ft E of

W 20ft Smith Bldg. 119 Portage Trail 1915 N/A

Two-Part

Commercial Revise(1982) 1

3

SUM0080208 O217573

TR D Lot 1 W

20ft less N 4ft Fox Bldg. 123&125 Portage Trail 1915 N/A

Two-Part

Commercial Revise(1982) 2

4

SUM0080308 O217571

BLK D Lots 2&4

E 22 1/2 Ft Porter Bldg. 127 Portage Trail 1918 N/A

Two-Part

Commercial Revise(1982) 3

5

SUM0371308 O217576

BLK D Lots 2&4

20ft. W of E22

1/2ft Snook Bldg. 129&131 Portage Trail 1918 N/A

Two-Part

Commercial Revise(1982) 4

6

SUM0080408 O217577

BLK D Lots 2 W

40ft of E 1/2 &

4 S 16 Ft of W

40 ft of E 1/2 I.O.O.F Bldg 133-137 Portage Trail 1916 N/A

Two-Part

Commercial Revise(1982) 5

7

SUM0080508 O200912

TR D Lot 2 20

1/2ftx58ft of W

62 ft.

Cuyahoga Falls Reporter

Bldg 139 Portage Trail 1916 N/A

Two-Part

Commercial Revise(1982) 6

CITY OF CUYHOGA FALLS, SUMMIT COUNTY OHIO

Identified Properties for Survey

OHI I-Form

Survey Goals and Objectives: To determine boundaries for a local historic district(s) within the Cuyahoga River Planning Area.

To create an accessible resource of historical and architectural information on significant

buildings for use by the Design & Historic Review Board, and with on-going historic preservation planning directives.

To assist the Design & Historic Review Board in their efforts to encourage preservation and

rehabilitation of the local historically significant architecture and cultural heritage, including landmark designation.

To create community awareness about the important architectural and cultural heritage of

the City of Cuyahoga Falls and to educate the community on the benefits of historic preservation.

To encourage reinvestment and commercial development of historic properties within the

City of Cuyahoga Falls, including eligibility for State and Federal Historic Tax Credit. To verify and revise information on existing City of Cuyahoga Falls OHI forms.

Portage Trail Historic Images

Source: Historic Images, Cuyahoga Falls Historical Society

Mr. Fox’s Buick garage on Portage Trail between Second & Front, Mr. Fox on right, undated

Fox Building , Smith Building, Hedden Building

Alhambra Arcade The Alhambra Arcade was constructed in 1903 as a Two-Part Commercial brick building. The three bay façade was defined by a central open arcade, flanked by storefronts, leading to a movie theater at the rear. In 1916 a haberdasher operated in the north storefront and a confectioner in the south storefront with center entryway leading to a two-story Alhambra movie theater.

Front Street, Photo 1944 Two-Part Commercial, 1903

Alhambra Arcade, Photo ca. 1970 International style, ca. 1945

The building was altered by owner Frederick Rudolf Hale in circa 1945. Refaced with smooth limestone block, steel sash windows and vitrolite sign board at the second floor, evoking the International style. The interior was redesigned as an arcade of retail spaces and the movie theater was removed. In 1950-1960, the Hale Arcade and Hale Lanes Bowling operated in the building. Other businesses included Modern Way Driving School, Falls Credit Bureau, Maria’s Fine Foods, Roger’s Jewelry, Falls Restaurant, Falls Music Center, Wiener Shoe Store, Falls Pharmacy, with various professional and medical offices on the second floor.

The building was altered again in the 1970s to its present appearance. The dominating feature is a contemporary seven panel integral pattern wall system of rust color truncated cylinders designed covering the second floor façade. The building is historically significant as the location of the Alhambra Arcade and Theater, an important center of commerce for the City of Cuyahoga Falls. Frank Zucco, owner, Architect Loatman, Contractor Ed Metz.

Alhambra Arcade, Photo 2016 Contemporary , 1970s

Source: Historic Images, Cuyahoga Falls Historical Society

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