Vintage Photos Of Cleveland's Public Hall

By on Wed, Apr 15, 2020 at 11:28 am

Public Hall, aka Cleveland Public Auditorium, was dedicated on April 15, 1922. It's hosted some of Cleveland's most legendary concerts and events, including political conventions and Rock Hall induction ceremonies. All photos courtesy of the Cleveland Memory Project.

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Excavation for Construction, 1919

Excavation for Construction, 1919

Construction of Public Hall, 1919

Construction of Public Hall, 1919

Public Hall, 1922

Public Hall, 1922

Postcard, 1922

Postcard, 1922

Republican National Convention, 1924

Republican National Convention, 1924

Outside Crowd, Republican National Convention, 1924

Outside Crowd, Republican National Convention, 1924

Republican National Convention, 1924

Republican National Convention, 1924

Republican National Convention, 1924

Republican National Convention, 1924

Republican National Convention, 1924

Republican National Convention, 1924

Eagle-Topped Pillar, 1924

Eagle-Topped Pillar, 1924

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