THE HISTORY OF THE CLEVELAND TRAFFIC GUARDIANS How They Keep Our City Safe If you’ve grown up in Cleveland or even just driven over the Hope Memorial Bridge (formerly the Lorain-Carnegie Bridge), you know them: The eight statues carved into sandstone pylons, each 43 feet tall, tower over the structure and have become a large part of the city’s culture. In 1927, Cleveland voters approved the bridge’s construction, and Wilbur Watson was hired as the bridge’s engineer. He brought an interesting idea to its construction — eight humanlike guardians to watch over and protect the east-west traffic of Cleveland. Frank Walker of Walker & Weeks was brought in to design these guardians, and Henry Hering was hired to sculpt them. Each guardian is sculpted from local Berea sandstone, each carved in an Art Deco style, popular during the 1930s. This art style is marked by the parallel lines that run both behind and below the guardians and was considered to be more modern and sleek. All eight guardians also hold a different ground transportation vehicle in their large forward-facing hands. The vehicles are intended to show a progression through time and represent the evolution of human transportation and technology. The progression of technological advancements also symbolizes the idea that regardless of how our transportation changes, these guardians will always be here to watch over and protect Cleveland’s citizens. The vehicles progress as follows: a hay wagon, covered wagon, stagecoach, passenger car, dump truck, concrete mixer, and two other work trucks. Since their construction in 1932, these guardians have become iconic in Cleveland both in its culture and art scene, being the only public Art Deco monument in the entire city. But more than their cultural or artistic significance, these guardians provide a feeling of safety and security to Cleveland’s citizens and will continue their steadfast watch for years to come.
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CREAMY CARAMELIZED BANANA OATMEAL
Inspired by EatWithClarity.com
Step up your morning routine with this flavorful oatmeal. In only 15 minutes, fuel your day with a breakfast that tastes just like dessert! The best part? It’s vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free.
INGREDIENTS:
Oatmeal: •
Bananas:
1 cup rolled/old-fashioned oats 2 cups nondairy milk (or water)
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1–2 tbsp refined coconut oil 2 tbsp maple syrup plus more for topping, if desired
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1/2 tsp cinnamon Pinch of sea salt 1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 bananas, sliced into thick disks
DIRECTIONS:
1. In a pot over medium heat, add the oats and nondairy milk (or water) and bring to a boil. 2. Reduce heat to low, add cinnamon, sea salt, and vanilla and let simmer until thickened. 3. To a large sauté pan, add the coconut oil and maple syrup while the oatmeal is cooking. Once sizzling, add the sliced bananas. 4. Cook on each side for about 5 minutes or until golden brown. 5. When the oatmeal is done, top with the caramelized bananas and additional maple syrup if desired. Add cinnamon, crushed walnuts, pecans, or nut butter!
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