Lights in the City

Last Saturday evening, we went with a couple of friends to downtown Cleveland to see the new light and sound show that is being presented every night on Public Square.

We parked a few blocks away, and I saw the new world headquarters of Sherwin Williams, the largest paint and coatings company in the world.  The last time I was in downtown Cleveland, the building was under construction.  It opened last year.

We also passed by the new convention center and the adjoining Hilton Hotel.  Although those buildings have been around for more than a decade, I had not seen them before.

We arrived at Public Square where Cleveland's iconic Terminal Tower stands.  When it was completed in 1927 it was the second tallest building in the world.

The Old Stone Church, the oldest building on Public Square, was built in 1855.  It was also illuminated and had projections on it and the building behind it.

There were lights projected on other Public Square buildings.

The Federal Courthouse

The Huntington Bank Buiding (originally the Sohio Building) is the third tallest building in Cleveland.

The Key Tower is the tallest skyscraper in Ohio.

I'm glad that we had a chance to see the lights, but frankly, I was expecting more.  Some important structures, such as the Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial were not illuminated.  The narration for the light and sound show was a generic advertisement for Cleveland.  It could have been more informative, highlighting the city's rich history.  Still, if you are in Cleveland, it is worth seeing.