c.1899 Four Bedroom Ohio Fixer Upper $59K
$59,000
It is so sad to see this Ohio fixer upper in its present condition. Once a grand home on a street of lovely old homes, this c.1899 Queen Anne has long lost its luster, especially inside. Once upon a time a live-in maid polished the silver in the dining room built-in, the boys slid down the then unpainted banister, and Eloise waited by the tower window waiting for her prom date.
Realtor Comments
Sold as is. One of the larger homes in this area. It has 3 floors of living space with an unfinished basement. This home features a butler pantry with the full kitchen. The third floor is finished with a living space and 2 other separate rooms. The home has so much potential.
- 4bed
- 1.5bath
- Circa 1899
1831 Knowles St, East Cleveland, OH 44112 $59,000
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The Cleveland Press
Tue, Jun 08, 1943 ·Page 17
Location of This Ohio Fixer Upper
East Cleveland in the 1930s and 1940s
During the 1930s and 1940s, East Cleveland was a thriving suburban community near Cleveland, Ohio that experienced significant transitions.
1930s East Cleveland
In the 1930s, East Cleveland was largely a middle to upper-middle class suburb with a predominantly white population. The neighborhood featured:
- Stately homes and well-maintained residential streets, particularly in areas like Euclid Avenue
- Attractive commercial districts with local businesses and shops
- Strong public services including libraries, schools, and parks
- Streetcar connections to downtown Cleveland, making it a convenient commuter suburb
- A sense of prosperity despite the Great Depression affecting many residents
The Great Depression did impact East Cleveland, though less severely than many other American communities. The neighborhood maintained relatively stable property values and community services during this difficult period.
1940s Transformation
The 1940s brought significant changes to East Cleveland:
- The war effort created economic opportunities with many residents working in Cleveland’s industrial sector
- Post-WWII housing shortages led to some larger homes being divided into apartments
- The early stages of demographic change began, with the first African American families moving into specific sections
- The beginnings of suburban flight as some wealthier residents began moving to newer suburbs further east
- Investment in public infrastructure including schools and community facilities
- Integration of returning veterans into the community
East Cleveland in this era was known for its excellent school system, community pride, vibrant commercial districts along Euclid Avenue, and its position as a respectable, established suburb of Cleveland.
The seeds of later demographic and economic changes were just beginning to take root during this period, though the major transitions would accelerate in the 1950s and 1960s as suburban development expanded further from Cleveland’s core and racial dynamics shifted more dramatically.
