Bratenahl, Ohio
Population: 1,337
Located in Cuyahoga County
Bratenahl is a residential community located on Lake Erie about 6 miles east of downtown Cleveland. Bratenahl was originally part of the villages of Glenville & Collinwood in 1902, when Glenville was anticipating annexation by Cleveland, a group of residents including Liberty E. Holden, Samuel Mather, and Frederick Goff, mayor of Glenville, opposed annexation and decided to form an independent Village. In the mid-19th century about two dozen families farmed the rural area. One of these rural, settlers was Chas. Bratenahl, who owned land on Lake Erie, and the path to his farms from St. Clair Avenue was called Bratenahl Road. In the late 19th century, some of Cleveland's wealthy families came to the lakeshore during the summer. Living first in elaborately furnished tents and later in summer cottages, many of them subsequently built large mansions on the lakefront. The area was characterized by the tree-lined Lake Shore Boulevard, a succession of gardens accompanying the estates, curving drives, banks of trees and rolling lawns, and docks on the water's edge for family yachts. The population of Bratenahl comprises about 2,000 residents, and it is an extremely diverse population! Some families live in modest homes along the side streets; others who are descendants of the original owners remain in the lake front mansions. The village has few commercial enterprises, but has many community oriented activities such as theater groups, town meetings, family nights, and a summer camp. Higher educational institutions are just a stone's throw away from Bratenahl and there are many quality facilities to choose from! John Carroll University offers accredited, comprehensive classes and offers programs in arts, sciences, and business. Cleveland State University embraces a distinctive emphasis with an urban focus, strong faculty and large graduate enrollments. Being just minutes from Cleveland, a city that continues to grow in areas of art, culture and employment options, Bratenahl has become a mecca for those who want the best of all worlds. Cleveland has been put on the map as a national travel destination with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This famous museum is located close to The Flats, Cleveland's waterfront district, hosting an array of eating and drinking establishments. Cleveland is no stranger to art and culture and boasts a pleasing display of theatres and playhouses. Karamu House is one such playhouse highlighting African-American Culture. The Cleveland Playhouse is America's first permanently established theatre and offers a full calendar of entertainment. This rather upscale community is one filled with beauty and tranquility. If you desire a place that gives you the best that Ohio has to offer, you cannot do any better than Bratenahl.
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