My Cleveland History

Cleveland Neighborhood Taverns: A Pub Crawl Through History
2026-01-24 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Cuyahoga County Public LIbrary: Bedford Branch
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 and historical researcher who uncovers the city’s past by solving forgotten mysteries of neighborhoods, families and everyday life. His work brings to life the people and places that shaped Cleveland’s cultural heart.
Book sales and signing will follow the event.
