Tremont, Cleveland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tremont
Neighborhood of Cleveland
Country	United States
State	Ohio
County	Cuyahoga County
City	Cleveland
Population  (2020)
• Total	7,731
Demographics
• White	71.2%
• Black	16.9%
• Hispanic (of any race)	15.6%
• Asian	2.5%
• Mixed and Other	9.4%
Time zone	UTC-5 (EST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes	44109, 44113
Area code(s)	216
Median income	$46,987
Source: 2013–2017 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Tremont Historic District
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Historic district
Lemko Hall, at the intersection of W.11th Street and Literary Road
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Location	Roughly bounded by I-490, I-71, University Ct., W. 7th St., Starkweather Ave., Brayton, Fruit Ave. and Auburn Ave., Cleveland, Ohio
Area	184.7 acres (74.7 ha)
Built	1851
Architectural style	Late Victorian, Cleveland Double, American Foursquare, Carpenter Gothic, Stick style
NRHP reference No.	94000719
Added to NRHP	July 15, 1994

Tremont is a cool neighborhood located on the west side of Cleveland, Ohio. It's a historic area, meaning it has many old and important buildings. The entire neighborhood is even listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Tremont is south of the Ohio City neighborhood. It's surrounded by the Cuyahoga Valley to the north and east. To the south, you'll find the MetroHealth medical center. On the west side, it's bordered by West 25th Street and Columbus Road.

This neighborhood is one of Cleveland's oldest. Many different groups of immigrants have called Tremont home over the years. These include people from Germany, Greece, and Eastern Europe. You can see their history in the many beautiful churches here. Some famous ones are St. Michael the Archangel (built in 1892) and St. Theodosius Russian Orthodox Cathedral (built in 1912).

In recent years, Tremont has grown a lot. It's now known for its many restaurants and art galleries. It has become a lively cultural spot, attracting new businesses and people.

Tremont's Past: A Look at Its History

Tremont was once part of a larger area called Brooklyn Township. From 1836 to 1854, it was part of Ohio City, which was its own town back then. Later, both areas became part of the city of Cleveland. Tremont, however, remained independent until 1867.

In the early 1850s, a school called Cleveland University was briefly located in Tremont. Because of this, the neighborhood was even called University Heights for a short time. You can still see hints of its college past in street names like Professor, Literary, College, and University.

In the early 1900s, many immigrants from Eastern Europe moved to Tremont. These included people from Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus. They came to work in the steel mills nearby. By 1920, over 36,000 people lived in Tremont!

However, the population started to shrink in the 1960s. Many manufacturing jobs, especially in the steel industry, were lost. This led to a big decline in residents. By the year 2000, fewer than 9,000 people lived in Tremont.

Tremont's Comeback: A Modern Revival

Since the early 2000s, Tremont has changed a lot. It's now experiencing a big comeback! The neighborhood is close to downtown Cleveland and has affordable homes. This made it popular again in the 1990s. Many new residents moved in, including young professionals and people looking for a vibrant community.

Tremont is now a popular place to visit. It has many unique shops and art galleries. You can also find lots of restaurants, bars, and cafes. A fun event called "Walkabout Tremont" happens on the second Friday of every month.

Cool Places to See in Tremont

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  St. Theodosius Russian Orthodox Cathedral

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  A Christmas Story House

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  Pilgrim Congregational Church

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  The Chelsea Building

Famous Spots and Buildings

• Lemko Hall (2337 W. 11th St.) - This historic building was once a meeting place for immigrants from the Lemko region of Eastern Europe. Today, it has shops and apartments. It's famous for being the wedding reception location in the 1978 movie, The Deer Hunter.
• St. Theodosius Russian Orthodox Cathedral (733 Starkweather Ave.) - This beautiful church was built in 1912. It was also shown in The Deer Hunter and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
• Pilgrim Congregational Church (2592 West 14th Street) - Built in 1894, this church is also on the National Register of Historic Places.
• A Christmas Story House (3159 West 11th Street) - This is the actual house used for outside scenes in the 1983 holiday movie, A Christmas Story. In the movie, it was the home of Ralphie Parker and his family. A person bought it online in 2004 and fixed it up to look just like in the film. Now, it's a museum you can visit!
• The Chelsea Building - This is one of Cleveland's oldest tall buildings, built in 1898. It also had the first elevator installed in a home in the city.

Duck Island: A Unique Area

Duck Island is a popular smaller area within Tremont. It's divided by Abbey Avenue. This area is bordered by Lorain Avenue to the north and the RTA Red Line to the west. Scranton Road is to the east, and Train Avenue is to the south. It's not a real island and has nothing to do with ducks! The name became popular during Prohibition. This was a time when alcohol was illegal. People say Duck Island was a place where bootleggers (people who illegally sold alcohol) would "duck" or hide from the law.

Learning in Tremont

• Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School