Cultural And Ethnic Tourism... In Cleveland

Cleveland's Detroit-Shoreway neighborhood is a case study in community building in an ethnic neighborhood.

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June 22, 2004, 1:00 PM PDT

By Chris Steins @planetizen


"A trip to the Detroit-Shoreway district is like visiting a cultural archeological dig, because this community retains the stamp of multiple immigration settlements, including waves from Ireland, Germany and Italy, all of which have had a profound effect on the area's architecture and commerce... In part, because the neighborhood is so committed to supporting these different cultures, the Detroit-Shoreway residents in turn are fully committed to supporting the local independent antique shops, stores and restaurants, creating a busy commercial district."

Thanks to Chris Steins

Monday, June 21, 2004 in The Cleveland Plain Dealer

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