Discover Big Creek’s history hidden under the Pearl Road (Brooklyn-Brighton) Bridge. Learn about two of Cleveland's earliest settlements and adjoining industry. View historic bridge remnants and other infrastructure, review historic full-color maps. Learn about the Greenway Plan for the valley. Refreshments.
Afterwards, visit Pop UP Pearl Complete Street Fair above the valley, a celebration of the historic Brighton Village area, Cleveland's Old Brooklyn neighborhood, with live music, food trucks, local vendors and entertainment 3-8PM: www.popuppearl.com
Meet for Tour: In the parking lot behind Sal's Restaurant, 3850 Pearl Road, north end of the bridge near Denison. [Map]
To RSVP or for more information, contact Bob Gardin at bgardin@friendsofbigcreek.org or 216-269-6472.
Sponsored by Friends of Big Creek and Old Brooklyn Community Development Corporation. Download flyer.
RiverDay 2014
Explore this piece of our history (and future!) with FOBC. Be sure to check out other RiverDay events too! The 24rd annual RiverDay is a day of service and celebration in the Cuyahoga Watershed with many regional activities celebrating the Cuyahoga River and its recovery toward the fishable, swimable goals of the Clean Water Act. Visit http://www.cuyahogariver.net/riverday.htm
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