Middleburg Heights City Council has passed a resolution authorizing Mayor Matt Castelli to repurchase the Little Red Schoolhouse property.
Middleburg Heights city officials have repurchased the Little Red Schoolhouse historic building and site at the corner of Sheldon and Fry roads.audience in attendance, City Council on June 25 passed a resolution authorizing Mayor Matt Castelli to repurchase the Little Red Schoolhouse property.It served children who lived in Middleburg Heights, Berea and Brook Park. The five-room building comprises 2,055 square feet on the .75-acre lot.
Along the way, the building housed Middleburg’s first City Hall, a railroad way station and a speakeasy during Prohibition. It became a private residence for 30 years beginning in 1940. The city then bought the property, eventually selling it to the Fabrizi family in 1985.“It is certainly our most recognizable historical building in the city,” Castelli told council, adding his appreciation to the historical society for all its efforts through the years.
“I think it’s time we take that historical site and ensure it looks a certain way and represents who we are as a community,” Castelli said.If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
Brook-Park Middleburg-Heights-City-Council Mayor-Matt-Castelli Middleburg-Heights-Historical-Society
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Cuyahoga County utility eyes Middleburg Heights for microgridsWith demand increasing for electricity, and the ever-present potential for storms or intentionally destructive acts against major electric suppliers, it makes sense to establish small-scale power systems that work independently when outages occur.
Read more »
Middleburg Heights license plate cameras continue safeguarding cityFlock license plate reading cameras initially installed two years ago in Middleburg Heights continue to aid police officers in identifying vehicles and capturing the criminals driving them.
Read more »
Plenty of scary scenes: International Horror Hotel Film Festival draws 500 fans, wraps up another yearThe 13th annual Horror Hotel Film Festival was held in Middleburg Heights.
Read more »
Another student sues Cleveland Heights-University Heights schools over accusations of lackluster investigatioA sixth student has filed a lawsuit against Cleveland Heights-University Heights school district over accusations the district failed to respond to student's reports of being harassed or attacked.
Read more »
A little less conversation, a little more lemonadeA heat wave that's breaking temperature records is spreading across the US, and you may feel like you're being baked right now. Heat-related illnesses are a risk that experts are warning us about as the temperatures rise. Here are a couple of ways to protect yourself from heat stroke, heat exhaustion and heat cramps during a heat wave.
Read more »
Anyone Who’s A Little Lazy But A Little Perfectionist Needs These 32 ProductsIncluding a mix of home and beauty products that'll help you achieve the best results with the *least* amount of effort.
Read more »