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Cleveland Public Square Through 1860s Vibe And Ventures
A breezy young man announces himself at Melodeon Hall while crowds discuss horse car fares and public square auctions. Ed Higbee and John Hower open Cleveland’s first department store on Public Square in 1860 amid calls to curb fencing and beef price fears.
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Matilda
Gilhooley
Public Square
Cleveland
Frank Finagle
Finagle
Edwin C. Higbee
John G. Hower
Fair City
Higbee