Self-Guided Tours

Collage of homes and public buildings on self-guided tours

Over the years, the City’s Landmark Commission has offered the public tours that highlight the architecture, history and other interesting aspects of Shaker Heights. Now, we’re making these tours available in PDF format. In addition, you’ll find two interactive tours, including of our historic Moreland Neighborhood, created by ClevelandHistorical.org. Enjoy!

Please note: Many of these tours include private residences. Please view the residence from the road or sidewalk; you do not have permission to enter private property. Thank you!

Walking Tours

  1. Architect Bloodgood Tuttle Tour
  2. Architect Charles S. Schneider Tour
  3. Architect Harry Shupe Tour
  4. Architect Munroe W. Copper Tour
  5. Architects Howell & Thomas Tour
  1. Architects Small & Rowley Tour
  2. Malvern Architecture Tour
  3. South Woodland Demonstration Homes Tour
  4. Warrensville West Cemetery Early Settlers Tour
  5. Warrensville West Cemetery Scavenger Hunt

Note: View location of Warrensville West Cemetery in Google Maps.

Driving/Biking Tours

  1. Architect Alfred Harris Sr. Tour
  2. Architect George Burrows Tour
  3. Architect Harold Burdick Tour
  4. Architect John Kelly Tour
  5. 20th Century Houses Over Time Tour
  6. Celebrating the Garden City Tour
  1. Centennial House Tour
  2. Landmark Commission Tour (1998)
  3. Landmark Commission Tour (1999)
  4. Landmark Commission Tour (2002)
  5. Landmark Commission Tour (2004)
  6. Revival Style Tour

ClevelandHistorical.org Tours

ClevelandHistorical.org is a project of the Center for Public History and Digital Humanities at Cleveland State University.

Shaker Historical Society/Bike Shaker Tour

Bike Shaker, a program of the Shaker Historical Society, offers a series of bike tours during the summer months. You can also download some past tours to do on your own.