156 Central Avenue NW

A true Downtown Cleveland landmark in the historic district: 156 Central Ave NW—home to Joe Rodgers Office Supply since 1964 in the well-known Hines Building (across from Broad Street UMC). Originally multiple storefronts (now unified into one iconic footprint), this is the kind of address that gives a business instant credibility—ideal for retail, showroom, studio, office, or a signature downtown concept. Downtown momentum is real: MainStreet Cleveland highlights a vibrant district with more than 50 restaurants and an eclectic mix of shops, salons, coffee, wine, and craft beer—plus signature events like Cruise-Ins and the Hot Slaw & Art Y'all festival that bring people into the streets.  The City has also invested in making downtown more economically vibrant through projects like the Inman Street Corridor initiative.  And then there's Lee University—a major local anchor for downtown businesses with 3,876 students.