Italian Heritage - Take a Hike Stroll tour

Sun, 05 Oct, 2025 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 26 Oct, 2025 at 02:00 pm UTC-04:00

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church | Cleveland

Historic Gateway Neighborhood Corporation
Publisher/HostHistoric Gateway Neighborhood Corporation
Italian Heritage - Take a Hike Stroll tour
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Franklin Boulevard in Ohio City was once known as the Millionaires’ Row of the west side particularly known for its grand mansions.
About this Event

While many Clevelanders may associate Italian heritage exclusively with Little Italy along Mayfield Road, the city was once home to several Italian neighborhoods—often shaped by the specific regions of Italy from which immigrants arrived. One such west side enclave, located in today’s Detroit-Shoreway neighborhood, proudly displays its roots with splashes of red, white, and green on benches, fire hydrants, and street corners. Established in the early 20th century, the community is known for its vibrant street processions and its beloved annual church festival. At its center stands Our Lady of Mount Carmel, a Roman Catholic church that remains a cornerstone of faith, culture, and tradition.

This tour will delve into Cleveland’s Italian American history, with a focus on the early immigrant enclaves that formed across the city—and a deeper exploration of the stories, heritage, and lasting impact of this unique west side community.

RESERVATIONS are requested but not required, walk-ups the day of tour are welcomed.

TAKE A HIKE® is a program of Historic Gateway Neighborhood Corporation, sponsored by CrossCountry Mortgage with generous support from Ohio & Erie Canalway and Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.

TAKE A HIKE® offers 32 unique in-person guided tours from May through December. Learn more at takeahikecle.com

- TAKE A HIKE® tours are free, however, donations to support the program are always appreciated.

Group Reservations - If you have a group larger than 10 people, please email Eileen at [email protected] in advance to reserve your tickets.

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About the Historic Gateway Neighborhood Corporation - Historic Gateway Neighborhood Corporation (HGNC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting historic, cultural, and heritage preservation through advocacy, education, and programs that support the ongoing revitalization of Cleveland’s unique historic district. For more information, visit www.ClevelandGatewayDistrict.com.

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Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 6928 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, United States

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