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Getting hungry? Take part in a bit of Cleveland's rich ethnic history and grab a bite at the same time by taking a trip down to West Side Market. You'll find it easily enough. It's the beautiful Neo-classical building with the graceful clock tower just near the river in Ohio City. Opened on Halloween, 1912, it remains a bustling and thriving part of Cleveland's day-to-day life. Come watch as vendors and customers engage in lively conversations while doing their weekly shopping. And recent renovations have made it an even better place to visit and an easier place to shop, socialize, and stuff yourself. But it's not just the people and the food that you can admire. West Side Market is a beautiful place as well. While walking through the main arcade on the quarry tile flooring, make sure to take the time to look around and see the decorative cast ceramic statues featuring animals and vegetables on the columns. While shopping for your gourmet meats, cheeses, and specialty items look up and admire the beautiful windows providing natural lighting and ventilation. Or look even higher at the suspended vaulted ceiling made of thin terra cotta tile, placed in an exquisite herringbone design. For a real life experience, that's both delicious and beautiful few things are more sumptuous than a visit to Cleveland's West Side Market. |