Indians vs. White Sox

Richard has become a big fan of the Cleveland Indians. He watches just about every game on TV. And so one of his objectives for this year's trip was to see as many Indians games as we could.

Today's game was courtesy of my sister, Carol. She has access to seats and thoughtfully and kindly obtained tickets for us. It was a real treat to sit in these seats, located in right field.

We were excited to be there. I parked in a parking garage just down the street (900 Prospect?) next to the old "New York Spaghetti House" (now closed and vacant). $10. A short 2 block walk to the stadium.

We got into ClevO early so we could visit the Terminal Tower Observation deck. The weather was sunny and hot (and a bit hazy).

Unfortunately, the Indians did not prevail and lost 4-2. After the game, we lolled around the stadium (they were setting up a concert on the field) and visited the gift shop. Richard added a Chris Perez t-shirt to his Tribe wardrobe.

Rick, Richard, Lynn (L to R).

Richard & Lynn.

Terminal Tower Observation Deck

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..."

Interior view of Terminal Tower Observation Deck.

Key Tower (note Burke Airport in background).

View looking SE toward Progressive Field & "The Q."