Guided walking tours of Cleveland’s Euclid Avenue will take place on Thursday, December 11, and Tuesday, December 16, from 6 to 7:30 PM. The tours focus on the history of department stores such as Higbee’s, The May Company, Halle’s, Sterling Lindner, and Bonwit Teller. These stores were known for their holiday window displays and now serve as housing or retail spaces.
The 90-minute ‘Take a Hike Grand Department Store’ tour starts at The Arcade. Participants can view holiday decorations and the Santas of the World exhibit before the walk. Tickets include hot chocolate, cookies, and a souvenir. Organizers advise dressing warmly, as most of the tour is outdoors. The event highlights the history of Cleveland’s department stores and their current uses…