Cleveland Landmarks Press

12/17/2023

In addition to publishing books about Cleveland history since 1980, CLP created a foundation -- one devoted to supporting Cleveland cultural institutions and residents in Cleveland. Jim Toman and Greg Deegan started the Cleveland Landmarks Press Foundation in 1999 by setting aside $50 each every other month. Then they started donating 10% of annual book sales to the CLPF. They raised funds mainly through the support of friends and family members over the years. Today, the CLPF has more than $515k.

This year, the CLPF sent grants to the Karamu House, Cleveland Orchestra, Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland Museum of Natural History, and the Greater Cleveland Food Bank. The CLPF has now given more than $23k to the cultural gems of Cleveland.

In addition, the CLPF provided two $5k grants to two amazing young women. Naima Murray is a first-year student at Kent State University majoring in hospitality and event management. Her dream? One day she wants to open a cafe with her family because she "loves the idea of working with a team to give people a great experience."

Lavonna Carter is a first-year student at Kentucky State University majoring in criminal justice. She started her senior year at Glenville High School living in her car -- and by the end of her senior year she had been named Glenville's valedictorian. She's hoping to go to law school because she is "passionate about fighting for justice and helping those who cannot fight for themselves."

So, at the end of this calendar year, if you're looking to give money to a worthwhile cause that makes Cleveland a better place -- and one with absolutely no overhead -- we appreciate you considering the CLPF. Feel free to send a donation to:

Cleveland Landmarks Press Foundation
14189 Washington Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44118

11/27/2023

See these two sports writers? That's Budd Bailey (left) and Larry Pantages (right). They know everything one can know about Cleveland-area sports. Last weekend they signed books at Mac's Backs-Books On Coventry and Visible Voice Books in Tremont.

Stop by this Saturday and chat with co-author Larry Pantages about Lenny Barker, Pele's time in Cleveland, and the Cleveland Indians' 1920 tragic hero, Ray Chapman.

Fireside Book Shop: Sat. Dec. 2, 12 - 1 pm (Chagrin Falls)
Appletree Book: Sat. Dec. 2, 3 - 4 pm (Cleveland Heights)

Cleveland Landmarks Press -- Cleveland books for Cleveland memories

11/24/2023

Shop on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 25 in Cleveland! Authors Budd Bailey and Larry Pantages will be signing books at Mac's Backs-Books On Coventry (12-1 pm). Or, join them at Visible Voice Books in Tremont from 4-6 pm on Saturday.

Cleveland Landmarks Press: Cleveland books for Cleveland memories!

11/21/2023

https://chroniclet.com/news/372494/former-gazette-editor-co-author-of-sports-book/

Larry Pantages teamed up with a friend from college, Budd Bailey, to write "Game Day! Today in Clevleand Sports History."

11/21/2023

Join authors Budd Bailey and Larry Pantages this Saturday as a part of Small Business Saturday!

They will be signing books at Mac's Backs on Coventry in Cleveland Heights (12-1 pm) and a Visible Voice in Tremont (4-6).

Have diehard Cleveland sports fans in your life? They will love this book!

11/13/2023

Just released!

Game Day! Today in Cleveland Sports History

Veteran sports writers Budd Bailey and Larry Pantages provide more than 1200 vignettes of major moments in Northeast Ohio sports history, from the on-field and on-court memories to trades, hirings, firings, and tons of other tidbits. It’s a daily look at the important moments of the Guardians, Browns, and Cavs as well as stories about Northeast Ohio’s links to professional hockey, golf, tennis, bowling, soccer, and auto racing.

Order yours now from Cleveland Landmarks Press! clevelandlandmarkspress.com

01/06/2021

Read an excerpt from Resisting Segregation -- and learn how ordinary citizens took steps to change make their community inclusive and diverse.

https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2020/12/29/grassroots-activists-in-cleveland-heights-came-together-in-1960s-to-resist-segregation-promote-interracial-living

The following is the introduction to Susan Kaeser's Resisting Segregation, Cleveland Heights Activists Shape Their Community 1964-1976, published this year by Cleveland Landmarks Press. Copies...

01/05/2021

People are talking about our newest release, Resisting Segregation! Order yours now!

https://www.cleveland.com/community/2020/12/new-book-resisting-segregation-shows-how-civil-rights-movement-came-to-cleveland-heights-and-stayed.html

Meticulously researched by retired Reaching Heights director Susie Kaeser, it chronicles a well-known and turbulent period in history with some very strong local connections.

12/12/2020

When African Americans and other activists were fighting white flight and blockbusting in Cleveland Heights in the 1960s and 1970s, their lives and homes were threatened. Each time a home was bombed, the community fought back. Learn more by clicking on the link below to see whose home was harmed and where the bombings took place. Order our newest book, Resisting Segregation, at Cleveland Landmarks Press!
https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/bf69855186104222a4ce33abf51cddab

Harness the power of maps to tell stories that matter. ArcGIS StoryMaps has everything you need to create remarkable stories that give your maps meaning.

12/10/2020

If you missed Susie Kaeser's presentation at the Teaching Cleveland Learning Lab last night, she will be presenting about her book at a virtual event hosted by Mac's Backs on Coventry Friday, Dec. 11 at 7 pm. Click on the link below to register for the Zoom conversation!

https://www.macsbacks.com/event/resisting-segregation

RESISTING SEGREGATION Susie Kaeser, author of Resisting Segregation will do a virtual event with Mac's on Friday, December 11th at 7 pm Please Register Here --->   https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpceyqpzMiHtDetwsMpeyVC771jDwQpqX9   Resisting Segregation documents how Cleveland Height...

12/08/2020

Tune in tomorrow to "The Sound of Ideas" on WCPN 90.3/FM at 9 am. Host Rick Jackson interviewed Susie Kaeser, author of Resisting Segregation, our new book out about the citizen activists who fought segregation, blockbusting, and white flight to make Cleveland Heights a welcoming community for all races.

11/29/2020

Just released!

Resisting Segregation documents how Cleveland Heights citizens challenged the lack of housing opportunities for African Americans. In 1964, a group of white women, inspired by the national civil rights movement, joined with black citizens – leaders and visionaries – to fight for racial equality and open up Cleveland Heights for all. Over the next 12 years, they transformed a virtually all-white suburb into an enduring, integrated community with a vibrant civic culture.

Order yours now! https://clevelandlandmarkspress.com/

05/24/2020

Father's Day specials from Cleveland Landmarks Press! Help Dad or Grandpa remember Cleveland as it used to be -- visiting the Flats, eating apple pie at Clark's, or going out to the Theatrical. Take him back to his younger years riding the Flying Turns at Euclid Beach or the Big Dipper at Geauga Lake. It's sure to be a fun Father's Day as he revives fond memories!

Vintage Cleveland II: $10 (originally $19.50)

Euclid Beach + Geauge Lake: $30 (a savings of $10!)

Order now at www.clevelandlandmarkspress.com

05/23/2020

05/23/2020