The Terminal Tower is the focal point of Cleveland. At one time, it was the tallest building in ClevO. When I was a kid, I remember going to visit the observation deck while I was in Cub Scouts. But for years, the observation deck has been closed. Last year, though, it was reopened to the public on weekends. We missed visiting it last year, so this year I was determined to experience it. Since we arrived on Saturday and will be leaving next Saturday, Sunday is our only chance. Richard accompanied me while Lynn remained at the ground level (she is not fond of heights, elevators, etc.). As your can see from the picture at the right, the observation deck is pretty near the top of the tower. Tickets (see below) cost $5.
I think we got there about 12:15 p.m. and didn't have to wait. You can buy tickets on line (internet) but we took a chance and bought at the door. There was a surprising number of people there so we had to wait our turn to look out the windows (see pictures below). A couple of guys were selling books about ClevO and the Tower. Despite Richard's advice, I was overcome by nostaglia and bought several. (He was not disappionted by the book about the now defunct Euclid Beach amusement park).
In order to get to the Indians game on time, we had to limit our time in the Tower. Instead of returning via Euclid Avenue, we walked along Prospect. Lots of reconstruction occuring and I was a bit frustrated that I could not remember which storefront had housed Record Rendezvous. I think the building is still standing but it's vacant. "All things must pass away..."
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| Interior view of Terminal Tower Observation Deck. |
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| Key Tower (note Burke Airport in background). |
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| View looking SE toward Progressive Field & "The Q." |
The Terminal Tower is the focal point of Cleveland. At one time, it was the tallest building in ClevO. When I was a kid, I remember going to visit the observation deck while I was in Cub Scouts. But for years, the observation deck has been closed. Last year, though, it was reopened to the public on weekends. We missed visiting it last year, so this year I was determined to experience it. Since we arrived on Saturday and will be leaving next Saturday, Sunday is our only chance. Richard accompanied me while Lynn remained at the ground level (she is not fond of heights, elevators, etc.). As your can see from the picture at the right, the observation deck is pretty near the top of the tower. Tickets (see below) cost $5.
I think we got there about 12:15 p.m. and didn't have to wait. You can buy tickets on line (internet) but we took a chance and bought at the door. There was a surprising number of people there so we had to wait our turn to look out the windows (see pictures below). A couple of guys were selling books about ClevO and the Tower. Despite Richard's advice, I was overcome by nostaglia and bought several. (He was not disappionted by the book about the now defunct Euclid Beach amusement park).
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