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CLE: "An Exceptionally Well Managed Municipal Undertaking" (It really was in 1937!)
A look at CLE's new Airport Director, Bryant L. Francis, and the nearly century-old airport's first leader, Major John "Jack" Berry.
Paul Soprano
Apr 30, 20236 min read


Akron’s Art Deco Terminal
While I primarily focus on aviation in Cleveland, I am also interested in the history of commercial flight in the wider region. Today, we...
Paul Soprano
May 9, 20218 min read


CLE Master Plan Update (January 2021)
An update to the CLE Master Planning process was posted to the plan website (https://clevelandairportmasterplan.com/) after a meeting on...
Paul Soprano
Feb 19, 20213 min read


1960s Growing Pains at CLE: Terminal Developments
Plans for the expansion of the terminal facilities at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to meet the increasing passenger demand...
Paul Soprano
Oct 29, 20206 min read


An Airport Rises Out of Lake Erie II: More Burke History and the Saga of BKL’s Restaurant
BKL's 1960 Terminal in 2020 showing the 2nd floor restaurant space. (author's photo) In a previous article, I presented a brief visual history of Cleveland’s lakefront airport. Now in its 73rd year of operation, there is still little consensus on its worth and future. Some see it as a valuable aviation and economic asset unmatched for its convenient prime location only five minutes from Public Square. Others see it as an unnecessary asset occupying valuable lakefront land and
Paul Soprano
Sep 13, 202010 min read


CLE Master Planning: Past & Present
CLE's Master Plan is currently under development. Here's a look at some of the past plans, too.
Paul Soprano
Aug 15, 20203 min read
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