Before Cleveland became an industrial giant, it needed workers and Polish immigrants answered the call. Local author Tom Kaschalk explores where Polish Clevelanders spent most of their lives: on the […]
Join Cleveland author Tom Kaschalk for a look at the history of Ohio City—one of Cleveland’s oldest and most vibrant neighborhoods. Ohio City’s story begins with conflict, including the dramatic 1836 “Battle of the Bridge,” and evolves into one of connection, growth, and resilience. Through historic photographs and storytelling, Tom traces neighborhood’s journey from its […]
Based in 1930’s Cleveland, a band of hot-shot detectives led by Eliot Ness employ their expertise and prowess with little reprieve. Desperation persists as the bodies keep stacking up. Higher, and higher, the stakes are rising; until they home in on a singular culprit, burdened with evidence only circumstantial. Will they succeed in finding and […]
Please join us at the Kirkland Public Library! Prepare for a fascinating historical stroll through Cleveland, where we'll explore the sites of some of the city's most legendary and iconic taverns. We'll uncover the compelling stories and colorful characters that shaped these vital neighborhood gathering spots. While many of these historic establishments are no longer standing, their legacies […]
Join me along with other local authors for the Kirkland Public Library Fall Fest! I look forward to discussing both my Cleveland Neighborhood Taverns book and my recently released Cleveland's Ohio City!
Join local historian and author Tom Kaschalk as he brings Ohio City’s rich past to life through historic photographs and stories drawn from Cleveland’s archives. From the dramatic 1836 “Battle of the Bridge” to the neighborhood’s industrial growth, immigrant communities, architectural landmarks, mid-century challenges, and modern revival, this presentation traces the remarkable evolution of one of […]
This presentation brings Cleveland’s rich tavern history to life through rare photographs, untold stories and colorful characters. From immigrant-owned saloons to iconic neighborhood bars, it’s a journey through the city’s cultural heart and working-class spirit, as documented in presenter Tom Kaschalk‘s book Cleveland Neighborhood Taverns: A Pub Crawl Through History. Tom Kaschalk is a lifelong Clevelander […]
Join us at the historical Bohemian National Hall for the annual Czech Holiday Fair- Crafts, Christmas Ornaments, food and more.... Details to posted SOON!
