West Park Historical Society

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P.O. Box 35454

Cleveland, Ohio 44135

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The 2026 West Park Historical Calendar is here! Our first all color calendar! Just $15.00 ($13.00 for WPHS members) They are available at Puritas Nursery, Puritas Hardware, Gene’s Place, and K & K Portage Meat Market You may also order by emailing etstaley@sbcglobal.net Our calendar sale is one of our largest fundraisers. By purchasing a calendar, you further our mission of preserving West Park history

On November 20, 2025, our society held a “Members Only” West Park Then and Now slide show event at the Sherman House. A spirited discussion of audience members reminisced about places shown in the photos. Of over 50 slides presented, here are a few: Photos courtesy of Gary Swilik and Steve Lorenz

Looking North at the intersection of West 140th and Lorain Avenue, 1958. Cy Mack Oldsmobile used cars on the left, Texaco gas station on the right, West Park Trailer Sales behind Texaco. West 140th is two-lanes and the railroad bridge has not yet been built. Bottom photo: 2025

Looking West on Lorain Avenue at the intersection of West 117th Street, 1937.Bottom Photo: 2025

Intersection of Triskett Road and Lorain Avenue, looking east 1971. Originally a branch of the Peral Street Savings and Trust company, became Poschke’s Barbeque No. 2 in 1939. Jerry’s Restaurant in the 1950s, Appliance Mart in the 1960s, BP gas station in the 1970s. Car Lot of Ganley Chevy in the second photo, Third photo, 2025.

Our Annual Alger Cemetery Walk was another success!

West Park Historical Society Historian and Vice-President Ross Bassett tells interesting and informative stories of West Park notables. Here he is pictured with President Steve Lorenz and Steve’s wife, Cindy. Always a good crowd at the cemetery walks