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History of the Van Swerigen Brothers: An Author Talk with Lauren Pacini 

October 10 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

History of the Van Swerigen Brothers: An Author Talk with Lauren Pacini 

Thursday, October 10 | 6:00PM-7:30PM | Nature Center 

Join local history author and architectural photographer Lauren Pacini at the Nature Center at Shaker Lakes as he discusses his new book, Empire Builders: An Illustrated History of the Rise and Fall of Cleveland’s Van Swerigen Brothers. 

Empire Builders tells the story of Cleveland’s Oris P. and Mantis J. Van Sweringen, two brothers born near Wooster, Ohio, in the late nineteenth century. Although they were born into abject poverty, O. P. was an extraordinary visionary who, with the help of M. J., his devoted younger brother, amassed a vast fortune in real estate and railroad developments. Free. Registration required. 

 

Registration Link: https://givebutter.com/lee75t 

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Date:
October 10
Time:
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Website:
https://givebutter.com/lee75t

Organizer

Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
Email
naturecenter@shakerlakes.org
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Venue

Nature Center at Shaker Lakes
2600 South Park Blvd.
Cleveland, Ohio 44120
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Phone
216-321-5935
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