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Thursday, November 29, 2012

Heideloff Mansion Eyed for ‘Historic Landmark’ Designation

Neighbors — not the homeowners — submit a 20-page application to make the 98-year-old home a historic landmark.

The historic and well-known Heideloff mansion at 13474 Edgewater Drive may soon become the city’s fourth-ever historic landmark. But, it was the neighbors — not the homeowners — who proposed the idea. The proposal must first get the green light from the city’s planning commission in two public hearings. The designation means that the nearly 98-year-old home could never be torn down. Changes to the building’s exterior would also not be permitted. The planning commission will hear the proposal at next Thursday’s meeting. Under the city’s ordinance, the commission will host two hearings to determine whether the property — built by a prominent Cleveland industrialist Wilfred Sly — is eligible for the designation.  Neighbors, Mary Breiner and …

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Colin McEwen

10:34 pm on Thursday, November 29, 2012

Ditto what Rick said. This is a Lakewood Historic Landmark — not NRHP. Thanks for posting, Charles.   more ›

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