Mission
The mission of the Historical Society of Old Brooklyn is to preserve, promote, and celebrate the history of Old Brooklyn, a neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio, by engaging and inspiring people of all ages and backgrounds to connect with the past and gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of our shared history. We aim to foster a sense of pride, identity, and connection among community members, and to ensure that future generations can experience and value the rich legacy of Old Brooklyn.
Membership
Membership is $20 yearly. Please join us in our efforts to preserve and share memories of our rich heritage by becoming a member of the Historical Society of Old Brooklyn.
Location
Visit our Museum/Store at 3430 Memphis Avenue (just west of Pearl Road), Cleveland, Ohio 44109. We are open Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from Noon – 5:00 p.m.
[Please note that that although we hold our meetings in the gathering room at Pearl Road United Methodist Church and they are dear friends of ours, we are in no way affiliated and cannot be reached there. To reach us, please call (216) 337-8200, or email info@oldbrooklynhistory.org or visit the Museum.]
History
In 1982 a group of people from the Old Brooklyn neighborhood met together at The Glenn Restaurant with the purpose of forming a historical society in this area. They named their group the Four Corners Guild.
In March 1986 the Four Corners Guild filed an Articles of Incorporation with the State of Ohio and changed its name to the Historical Society of Old Brooklyn.
The group has continued to be in existence since its inception, and today it is a growing and vital organization that hopes to help in the revitalization of Old Brooklyn.
