Celebrate the launch of local history author Lauren Pacini’s newest book, “Empire Builders: An Illustrated History of the Rise and Fall of Cleveland’s Van Sweringen Brothers.”
The Shaker Historical Society and Shaker Heights Public Library are proud to sponsor the launch of Empire Builders: An Illustrated History of the Rise and Fall of Cleveland’s Van Sweringen Brothers (Indiana University Press, 2024), the latest book from architectural photographer and local history author Lauren R. Pacini. The first biography of the Van Sweringen brothers in more than twenty years, Empire Builders shares the remarkable rise and fall of Oris P. and Mantis J. Sweringen, brothers born into poverty with a vision that holds a lasting legacy in Shaker Heights and Cleveland.
Join us on Thursday, June 6 at 7pm to hear author Lauren Pacini discuss the book, purchase a copy, and tour a new Lissauer Gallery exhibition featuring Pacini’s architectural photographs of Van Sweringen properties.
This is a free event at the Shaker Historical Society. Due to limited space, registration is required. Limited parking is available behind the museum with overflow parking along South Park Boulevard. Please note that access to the exhibition in the second floor Lissauer Gallery requires navigation of stairs.
Free Admission
Copies of the book will be available for purchase
2024/06/06 - 2024/06/06
Shaker Historical Society
16740 South Park Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH 44120
Parking is available in the lot behind the museum. Cyclists may park their bikes at racks near the main entrance. Drivers may park facing the garage. A designated handicapped parking space is located near the ADA ramp and entrance. If the lot is full, visitors may park on the north side of South Park Blvd (opposite the museum).
The book launch will be held on the first floor of the museum and is accessible via a wheelchair ramp. There is one handicap parking spot behind the museum. Please note that access to the exhibition in the second floor Lissauer Gallery requires navigation of stairs. Send questions or concerns regarding accessibility and your visit to shakerhistory@shakerhistory.org.