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About The Arcade (Cleveland Arcade)
The Arcade (Cleveland Arcade) is a long Victorian shopping arcade in downtown Cleveland, running through the block between Euclid Avenue and Superior Avenue. It opened in 1890, and its glass skylight runs the full 91 m length, held up by white iron trusses that fan out into a rounded dome at the end. Four levels of balconies with ornate iron railings and brass trim line both sides, and old-style lamp posts glow along the rails. Stand at the top of the stairs at either end and centre yourself on the walkway, and the railings, lamps and skylight all run as leading lines to a single vanishing point. A wide lens fits the glass roof and the floor in one frame, while a longer lens picks out the ironwork and the clock on the far balcony. Daylight comes in evenly through the glass on a bright overcast day, and the warm lamps really pop against the cool light from above. Set your white balance for the skylight and let the lamps glow. The two lower floors are open to the public with shops and a food court, while the upper floors belong to the Hyatt Regency hotel. Entry is free from either Euclid or Superior Avenue, and the Superior side still has its original arched entrance. Plus as a bonus, the 5th Street Arcades are just across Euclid Avenue if you want to pair it with a few more. (Cleveland, Ohio, United States)
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