Glenville
You’re surrounded by charm in the Glenville neighborhood — historic sites, creative energy and beautiful community spirit. See where Superman was born, stroll the Cultural Gardens and be part of growing businesses. It’s a neighborhood with a rich story and soul.
Mural by Taylor Clark
Where Superman First Took Flight
Glenville is the birthplace of Superman! Jerry Siegal, age 18, created arguably the most infamous and celebrated superhero ever in his childhood home on Kimberly Avenue. The legendary writer’s home is preserved and well-kept with colorful porch flowers and the Superman emblem on its white picket fence.
See the origins of the Man of Steel right here in Glenville.
Home for the Book-Lovers
Thirdspace Reading Room
Step into Glenville’s ThirdSpace Reading Room, Cleveland’s only Black-owned bookstore that’s all about connection and culture. And in a building designed by legendary local architect Robert P. Madison.
As a social center for the neighborhood, the bookstore is an inclusive business with a variety of events in its home-like reading room center, often amplified with audio-visuals and livestreaming. Shelves full of mind-opening stories surround a space open for community. Don’t miss out whenever you’re in the neighborhood.
Invest in Community: Glenvillage
Cleveland’s Black business marketplace welcomes you! GlenVillage is a revival of East 105th Street’s decades-long legacy as the commercial hub of our African-American community. Opened in 2020, GlenVillage’s building and plaza provide entrepreneurs the perfect place to test their ideas and grow their endeavors.
COMFORT CLE
The “GOAT” chicken spot in The Land.
HOUSE OF B JEWELS
Custom, handmade, jewelry YOUR WAY.
CLEVELAND COFFEE COMPANY
Sip on some smooth & delicious cold brew.
Travel the World, Starting in Glenville
Since 1916, the Cleveland Cultural Gardens have been a living celebration of Cleveland’s global heritage. Explore 40+ gardens showcasing art, history, and replicas of iconic monuments. It’s a must-see gem in Rockefeller Park that stretches down MLK Jr. Drive to the Lakefront Nature Preserve, showing Cleveland’s living history along the way.
Legacy of Unity
Once a hub for Cleveland’s Civil Rights Movement, St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church holds stories of progress, unity, and activism.
Built in 1911, St. Mark’s was a Civil Rights Movement epicenter and a platform for leaders like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Pastor Isaiah Pogue Jr.. Now, it’s set to serve Glenville again as a community space for all with the support of the Famicos Foundation.
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Get in touch with the CDC
Famicos Foundation is the sole organization that provides services to the Glenville, Hough, and St. Clair Superior neighborhoods. Their mission is to enhance life in Greater Cleveland by focusing on neighborhood revitalization, affordable housing, and social services. Rooted in the vision of founder Sr. Henrietta Gorris, they empower residents to create vibrant, diverse, and engaged neighborhoods where people choose to live and invest. They goal is to shape communities that thrive as “neighborhoods of choice” with the collaboration of the entire community.
