This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Clock Tower at Lake and Avalon Falls in Rocky River Storm
A fierce May 12 1956 storm in Rocky River toppled the Clock Tower at Lake and Avalon Roads after winds of 110 mph. The landmark, built in 1912, was demolished. restoration aims to recreate the tudor style with precise materials. Fundraising has reached about $15,000 toward the projected cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky River
DeSotos
Lake and
Avalon Roads
Beachcliff
Jim Sanders
Earl Martin
Martin
U.S
Clifton B. Beach
Sanders
Beach
Erie and
Detroit Roads
Bill Gibson
Service
Gibson
Larry Albers
Old Detroit Road
City Hall
Clock Tower Fund
Mayor's Office
Rocky River City Hall