Paul SopranoApr 30, 20236 minCLE: "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 SopranoMay 9, 20218 minAkron’s Art Deco TerminalWhile I primarily focus on aviation in Cleveland, I am also interested in the history of commercial flight in the wider region. Today, we...
Paul SopranoFeb 19, 20213 minCLE 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 SopranoOct 30, 20206 min1960s Growing Pains at CLE: Terminal DevelopmentsPlans for the expansion of the terminal facilities at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport to meet the increasing passenger demand...
Paul SopranoSep 13, 20209 minAn Airport Rises Out of Lake Erie II: More Burke History and the Saga of BKL’s RestaurantIn a previous article, I presented a brief visual history of Cleveland’s lakefront airport. Now in its 73rd year of operation, there is...
Paul SopranoAug 15, 20203 minCLE Master Planning: Past & PresentCLE's Master Plan is currently under development. Here's a look at some of the past plans, too.