Ambler Heights Historic District

Ambler Heights Historic District is a residential neighborhood in Cleveland Heights containing around 112 buildings spread across roughly 73 acres. The homes date from the late 1800s and early 1900s and display styles such as Colonial Revival and Tudor Revival that were fashionable at the time.

The land was originally farmland acquired by Dr. Nathan Hardy Ambler, a wealthy dentist, before development began in 1903. The neighborhood grew during an era when Cleveland was one of the nation's major industrial cities and wealthy residents sought peaceful residential areas outside the urban center.

The homes reflect the taste and aspirations of Cleveland's wealthy families during the Progressive Era. Walking through the streets, you can see how much care went into architectural details and the choice of quality materials that still shape the neighborhood's character today.

The district stretches from Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to Cedar Glen and from N. Park Boulevard to Harcourt Drive. It is a residential area best explored on foot, allowing you to enjoy the different architectural styles and the quiet, tree-lined streets.

The homes were designed and built according to strict specifications set by Cleveland's wealthiest families. This was not a typical subdivision but rather a private development with high standards for architecture and lot size, giving the neighborhood its exclusive character that endures today.