Two New Members Appointed to the Euclid Landmark Commission

Euclid Township High School was Euclid's first high school, built in 1893. The former school is home of the Euclid Historical Museum today.

In February 2015, Euclid Mayor Bill Cervenik performed the oath of office to appoint John Paul “J.P.” Kilroy and Rebecca McFarland to the Euclid Landmark Commission.  Kilroy and McFarland join John Williams, D. Fay Miller, and Edward Siplock on the five member commission.  Following the appointments, the commission members unanimously chose McFarland as Chair of the Commission.

McFarland has been a resident of Euclid for twelve years.  She serves as the Marketing and Communications Manager for the Euclid Public Library, where she enjoys promoting the rich history of the area through the library’s website and special events and programs.  She is delighted to have the opportunity to further contribute to the promotion of the history of Euclid as a member of the Landmark Commission.    

The Euclid Landmark Commission was created in 2003 to designate and protect the historic buildings, neighborhoods and artwork found throughout the city.  Since its inception, the Euclid Landmark Commission has designated eight local landmarks. 

The most recent addition to the list of Designated Landmarks is the Euclid Township High School, which was designated in October, 2014.  It was built in 1894 and served as a high school until 1913 when Euclid Central and Euclid Shore high schools both opened.  Today, the former High School houses the Euclid Historical Museum. 

Other Landmarks include Euclid Cemetery and two Wickliffe-on-the-Lake estates on Lloyd Road north of Lakeshore Boulevard.  Also listed is the former home of Kenneth Bates, a renowned artist at the Cleveland School of Art, located on E. 194th Street.  The Bates house is unique for its incorporation of the post-modern “international” style of architecture.

Residents are encouraged to notify the Euclid Landmarks Commission of historic buildings, including houses, neighborhoods, and works of art that are worthy of landmark designation.  Commission meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month, with official meetings at Euclid City Hall at 585 East 222nd Street, and work-session meetings held at the Euclid History Museum, at 21129 North Street.  All meetings are open to the public.