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1	Title:	Ratner Family Photographs
	Creator:	Ratner Family
	Dates:	1965-1996
	Abstract:	The Ratner (formerly Ratowczer) family has been prominent in the Cleveland, Ohio, area since the mid-twentieth century. The family immigrated to the United States in 1920 and settled in Cleveland in 1921, eventually founding what became known as Forest City Enterprises, Inc. Leonard Ratner married Lillian Bernstein in 1924 and had two children: Ruth Ratner Miller and Albert B. Ratner. Leonard Ratner held many important positions on community boards during his lifetime, including the positions of honorary life trustee at the Jewish Welfare Federation, the Jewish Community Federation, and Mount Sinai Hospital. His daughter Ruth was a civic leader, businesswoman, and philanthropist. She and Samuel Miller had four children. Albert B. Ratner married Faye Katz in 1950 and had two children. The collection consists of 39 black and white photographs and 238 color photographs of varying sizes.
	Call #:	PG 548
	Extent:	0.41 linear feet (1 container and 1 oversize folder)
	Subjects:	Ratner, Leonard, 1896-1974 -- Photograph collections. \| Miller, Ruth Ratner, 1926-1996 -- Photograph collections. \| Ratner, Albert B., 1927- -- Photograph collections. \| Ratner family. -- Photographs. \| Jewish businesspeople -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Photographs. \| Jews -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Photographs. \| Jewish families -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Photographs. \| Philanthropists -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Photographs. \| Architects and builders -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Photographs. \| Real estate developers -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Photographs.
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2	Title:	Homesite Company Photographs
	Creator:	Klein Lampl Homesite Company
	Dates:	1915-1924
	Abstract:	Homesite Company was a real estate development company founded in Cleveland, Ohio, by Jack Lampl Sr. and H. R. Klein circa 1915. They also founded the Klein Lampl Company, which incorporated in 1917. In 1927, the two companies merged and became the Klein Lampl Homesite Company, which became the developer of several prominent Cleveland-area subdivisions. Homesite's main office was located in downtown Cleveland, Ohio, and the firm contributed to the development of the area of Lakewood, Ohio. Major developments built by Klein Lampl include Waterbury Heights, Wyandot Park, Elbur Heights, Fairwood Heights, Arthur Heights, Eastlawn, Orchard Park, and Sunnycliff. Many of these developments are still intact today. The collection consists of approximately 200 black and white photographs contained in three albums.
	Call #:	PG 558
	Extent:	0.40 linear feet (1 container)
	Subjects:	Klein Lampl Homesite Company (Firm : Cleveland, Ohio) -- Photographs. \| Real estate developers -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Photographs. \| Real estate development -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Photographs. \| Real estate development -- Ohio -- Lakewood -- Photographs. \| House construction -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Photographs. \| House construction -- Ohio -- Lakewood -- Photographs. \| Architecture, Domestic -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Photographs. \| Architecture, Domestic -- Ohio -- Lakewood -- Photographs. \| Interior architecture -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Photographs. \| Interior architecture -- Ohio -- Lakewood -- Photographs. \| Business enterprises -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Photographs. \| Jewish businesspeople -- Ohio -- Cleveland.
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3	Title:	Van Sweringen Company Photographs
	Creator:	Van Sweingen Company
	Dates:	1910-1930
	Abstract:	The Van Sweringen Company (f. 1905) was a joint venture in Cleveland, Ohio, of brothers M. J. and O. P. Van Sweringen. The company's focus was primarily land development, as well as investments in the railroad industry. The company developed land that had been part of the North Union Shaker Community in the nineteenth century, creating Shaker Village, which eventually became Shaker Heights, Ohio. The Van Sweringens were the driving force in the construction of Cleveland's Terminal Tower building and Union Station. They developed the rapid transit line that connects much of the greater Cleveland area to downtown for ease of access for Shaker Village residents to travel from their homes to downtown. Shaker Heights was one of the very few planned suburbs of its time. There were strict building and construction guidelines, and the land was not developed on a grid, but with winding roads and other sophisticated flourishes that made it an appealing place of residence, especially those who owned automobiles. The Van Sweringens started by developing transportation lines throughout Shaker and what is now Cleveland Heights before extending their reach to downtown. They bought 51% interest in a 523 mile stretch of railroad track from the New York Central Railroad in 1915. From this point on, they extended their reach in the railroad industry and continued to invest in other companies, eventually controlling 30,000 miles of track. After they had successfully taken control of rights to build track through downtown Cleveland, they then began construction on Union Station and Terminal Tower. The Tower was originally intended as a new space for offices and businesses. Before the Depression, the value of the brothers' holdings was estimated to be $3 billion. After the Depression, the value plummeted drastically. M. J. died in 1934, and O. P. never quite recovered from the loss. He died just two years later. The collection consists of a drawing, a scrapbook, and photographic prints of varying sizes. All together, the collection consists of approximately 268 photographs.
	Call #:	PG 565
	Extent:	0.40 linear feet (2 containers)
	Subjects:	Van Sweringen Company. -- Photographs. \| Real estate developers -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Photographs. \| Real estate developers -- Ohio -- Shaker Heights -- Photographs. \| Real estate development -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Photographs. \| Real estate development -- Ohio -- Shaker Heights -- Photographs. \| House construction -- Ohio -- Shaker Heights -- Photographs. \| Architecture -- Ohio -- Shaker Heights -- Photographs. \| Architecture, Domestic -- Ohio -- Shaker Heights -- Photographs. \| Interior architecture -- Ohio -- Shaker Heights -- Photographs. \| Suburban homes -- Ohio -- Shaker Heights -- Photographs. \| Business enterprises -- Ohio -- Cleveland -- Photographs.
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