Architectural designer and urban historian Ben Herring
On this episode, the mysterious Van Sweringen brothers, builders of Shaker Square and Shaker Heights. Who were these self-made rich guys who never married and hated “girl food”? What were their goals for Shaker Square? Plus, architectural designer Ben Herring helps us unpack an early planning document about the Square. For more about Shaker Square and its confusing boundaries, check out this article by Virginia Dawson.