University Circle

Background/History: In 1799 Nathaniel Doan a member of an expedition of the Connecticut

Land Co. opened a tavern on what is now East 107th and Euclid Avenue. The area became
known as Doan's Corners. In the late 1800s, both Western Reserve University and Case School
of Applied Science moved to the area. By the early 1900s, land donations by Jeptha Wade (Wade
Oval) and John D. Rockefeller allowed for the development of the area’s other institutions. This
area was the location of a streetcar turnaround in the late 1800s, which, along with the
universities, gave it the name University Circle. It is also home to the Cleveland Orchestra and
many of the city's museums as well as some interesting and diverse restaurants, coffee shops, and
nightspots.

Demographics: Over 2.5 million people come to University Circle each year to work, play,
and/or pray. In addition, approximately 12,000 call this neighborhood home.

Housing: Housing in University Circle ranges from early 20th century houses, converted to
doubles to luxury condos and apartments. Among the renovation projects in the area is the Park
Lane Villas, a former early 20th century Beaux Arts residential hotel has been turned into luxury
apartments. Park Lane Apartments are directly across the street (E. 107th ) from Epworth-Euclid
Church.

Attractions: University Circle is home to many of Cleveland’s cultural, educational and health
institutions. Among the cultural institutions are the Cleveland Museum of Art, Museum of
Natural History, Cleveland Orchestra, Cleveland Botanical Garden, Western Reserve Historical
Society and the Crawford Auto and Aviation Museum. Educational and health institutions
include Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Institute of Music, Cleveland Institute of
Art, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, University Hospitals and the Ronald McDonald House.

Cleveland Museum of Art - Established in 1913, the Cleveland Museum of Art is one of the
United States' most important art museums and the only major museum in the country to still
offer free admission to its permanent collection. (Please note: the permanent collection is
currently closed during construction.)

 Cleveland Museum of Natural History - is a treasure trove of over 4 million specimens,

with exhibits that include Dinosaur bones, natural gemstones and fossils.

 Western Reserve Historical Society - consists of two gracious, late 19th century mansions
and extensive exhibits on the settlement of Cleveland (then, Cleaveland) and the surrounding
Western Reserve. Downstairs is the Crawford Auto and Aviation Museum, with dozens of
vintage and historic vehicles and planes.

 Cleveland Botanical Garden - See the magnificent glasshouse and ten acres of diverse
outdoor gardens, including a special children's garden, an herb garden, and a woodland garden.

 Cleveland Children's Museum - Established in 1981, this is an interesting and interactive

place for kids and adults to learn and have fun together.

Education: University Circle stays true to its name by being the host of Case Western Reserve
University, the Cleveland Institute of Music, and the Cleveland Institute of Art.
Dining: As you would expect in this college and art-filled neighborhoods, there are a variety of
interesting restaurants here. Among them are:

Arabica Coffeehouse (University Circle) Qdoba Mexican Grill

Coffee, Bagels and Sandwiches/Subs - Mexican - 11324 Euclid Ave
11300 Juniper Road
Rascal House Pizza
Barking Spider Tavern Pizza - 11316 Euclid Ave
Pub Food - 11310 Juniper Road
Sergio's in University Circle
Chopstick Chinese Italian, Seafood and International - 1903
Chinese - 11332 Euclid Ave Ford Dr

Co-Op Natural Cafe Severance

Vegetarian - 2130 Adelbert Road American, European and Eastern European -
11001 Euclid Ave
Einstein Brothers Bagels
Coffee, Bagels and Sandwiches/Subs - Shticks Vegetarian Kitchen
11316 Euclid Ave Vegetarian and Sandwiches/Subs - 11075
East Blvd
Euclid Tavern
Burgers, Pub Food and Sandwiches/Subs - Shticks Vegetarian Kitchen
11625 Euclid Ave Latin American, Middle Eastern and
Vegetarian - 11291 Euclid Ave
Falafel Cafe
Middle Eastern - 11365 Euclid Ave Silver Spartan Diner
Diner, American and Sandwiches/Subs -
Heck's Catering Service 11377 Bellflower Rd
11150 East Blvd
Toujours Fresh
L'Albatros 11321 Euclid Ave
French - 11401 Bellflower Rd, Cleveland
Uptowne Grille
Mi Pueblo Spanish, French and Middle Eastern - 11312
Mexican, Southwestern and Tex-Mex - Euclid Ave
11611 Euclid Ave

Museum Cafe (Cleveland Museum of Art)

American, European and Pizza - 11150 East
Blvd

Oasis
American - 11150 East Blvd

Phoenix Coffee
Coffee - 11322 Euclid Ave