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Downtown is a WVIZ/PBS
production that seeks the soul behind the brick
and mortar of Cleveland and examines the personal
connections we have to the downtown area - a connection
that goes back more than 200 years. Through the
stories of architects, historians, and ordinary
people, it becomes evident that the sense of identity
and community Northeast Ohioans feel is defined
by the architecture of downtown. And while we know
the landmarks that make up our town, Downtown reveals
some of the private stories behind these public
spaces we share. It’s a unique look at downtown
Cleveland that tells the story of its past, present
and future. The program airs on Monday, June 7 at
8pm and Monday, June 14 at 9:15pm.  In
the documentary, David C. Barnett (award winning
producer for ideastream) begins
his exploration traveling from Cleveland’s
east-side and west-side suburbs, aboard the Rapid
(the Cleveland Regional Transportation Authority’s
light rail, rapid transit system), into the hustle
and bustle of the downtown core. From secret stories
of familiar structures such as Terminal Tower, the
Old Arcade, and the Soldier’s and Sailor’s
Monument, DOWNTOWN Cleveland explores the history
of each place, revealing the funny and sometimes
touching moments that mark how Northeast Ohioans
have experienced their city. Other places explored
include Old Stone Church, the Rock and Roll Hall
of Fame and Museum, the Huntington Building, and
the Cleveland Public Library.
 It’s
a unique look into the downtown most think they
know. Along the way, viewers are treated to the
sights of fire-breathing dragons; a visit to the
place where Superman worked; the humorous tale of
how a slick-talking real estate speculator got the
goat of John D. Rockefeller; the touching moment
of a child experiencing the city through the feel
of rough sandstone, smooth marble and wrought iron;
the artwork by Cleveland school children illustrating
their impressions of the city.
DOWNTOWN Cleveland is a WVIZ/PBS ideastream
production, made possible through the contributions
of its members, and through the generous support
of area corporations and foundations.
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