Broadview Heights Historical Society

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Broadview Heights was part of Brecksville & North Royalton Townships from 1811 until November 30, 1926 when a vote taken by residents to incorporate passed 101 to 7, thus forming, in 1927 the Village of Broadview Heights with Floyd Harris, Mayor and Lloyd Harris, Town Marshall.  Broadview Heights became a city in 1960 and with the hilly terrain and desirable location, known as "Highest of the Heights” continues to grow and prosper.
The Broadview Heights Historical Society was organized to preserve and disseminate historical information to interested parties of our community and surrounding areas. Understanding the history of our community is basic to our democratic way of life, gives us an understanding of our state and nation, and helps us better to appreciate our American heritage. Membership is open to all for a nominal annual fee.
The door to our museum opened in 2019 and we are anxious to share the wonderful artifacts that will help you see our history and our hometown heroes.  
The Grand Opening of our building was on September 14, 2019. It is truly our dream come true. Our opening displays were a tribute to the early families of Broadview Heights and a Salute to the Military and Vets. We were fortunate to have one of our residents share his amazing military collection with us. 

MEMBERS
Clyde & Betsy Bena 
Roger & Gerry Beyer
Lloyd Bratz
Brecksville Broadview Hts Alumni 
Michael & Janet Daly
Ralph & Pauline Dey 
Dayna Denner
Tony & Maria Diorio
Jim Diorio
Bob Dodd 
Ken & Diane Ferjutz
Louise Fiszer
Glenn Goodwin
Tom Hardulak
Beedee Hein
Judi Kaye 
Tim & Cheryl Klodnick
Clay & Joan Knotek
Bernie & Sandy Kobzowicz
Bobby & Penny McGee
Lawrence Pabin
Laurel Palmisano 
Lisa Putka
Lois Quarles
Dan Radvansky
Boyd & Dawn Russell
Stan Sczurek
Don Sopka
Kathy Sopka 
Don & Nancy Szabo
Judy Terrigno
Doug Vasulka
Ken & Marlene Winter

LIFETIME MEMBERS
Sam Alai
Tia Began
Mary Lou Bennett
Terry Bennett
Wade Cramer 
Cecelia T. Csensich 
Danbury Senior Living
Bert Drennen
Carol Drennen
Caitlin Drennen DeSouza
Brian & Helen Dunlap
Don Faulhaber
Judy Faulhaber
Brian Faulhaber
Jeff & Sharon Hajek 
Frances Hummer
Kim Fox 
Suzanne Fleming Young
Goudreau Companies 
Lisa Greb
Don & Lynn Hanigan
Dick Jansik
Candy Korn
Norma Kuchera
Daniel Langshaw
Mona Lisa Lenos
Cindy McCarty
Dennis McCreery
Nancy McCormick
Joyce McFadden 
Tom Pavlica
Karen Pavlica 
William Ruohonen
Audrey Sopko
Kristina Sorensen
Mark Stratis
Bruce Walis
Jennie Weibel
Brian Wolf
Karen Wolf
Wakefield Trust 

IN MEMORIAM
Michael Agrippe
Betty Behal
Joe Behal 
Judy Bender
Leo Bender
Jim Cipriani
Barb Deimling
Carole Kennat
Ray Kennat
Gerald Mauk
Jacqueline MacFarland
Ed Smith
Lee Scholle
Doug Scholle
Dan Schuster
Doris Sczurek




OFFICES / OFFICERS
President:    Louise Fiszer
Vice President:  Don Faulhaber
Historian:  Don Faulhaber
Museum Preparators: Dawn Russell  - Natalie Neal 
Secretary:  Frances Hummer
Treasurer Karen Pavlica
Trustees: Tom Pavlica, Glenn Goodwin, Mary Lou Bennett
Webmaster:   Lisa Putka
Photographer:  Tia Began 
Board Assistant:  Judy Faulhaber 
Bottom: L-R Frances Hummer, Secretary; Louise Fiszer, President; Don Faulhaber Jr., Vice President & Historian;Top: L-R Karen Pavlica, Treasurer; Glenn Goodwin, Trustee; Mary Lou Bennett, Trustee; Tom Pavlica, Trustee; Judy Faulhaber, Board Asst. Missing is Tia Began, Photographer and Board Assistant, and Lisa Putka, Webmaster.  

 

Thank you to our SPONSORS
Joyce McFadden - Gazette Newspaper

All checks are to be mailed to
BVH Historical Society c/o
Louise Fiszer
726 Tollis Parkway
Broadview Hts OH 44147



Friendsgiving Among Friends

The Broadview Heights Historical Society invited the community to a Friendsgiving brunch to celebrate the spirit of the season.

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FIREMEN'S CLAMBAKE

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Fireman's Clambake Raffle.

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OPEN HOURS

Walk in the footsteps of the settlers that founded Broadview Heights by visiting the Broadview Heights Historical Museum. Please READ MORE for full schedule and changes.

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'Images of Broadview Heights,' by Donald Faulbaber Jr. Copies Still Available!

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Final Placement for Historic Bell

This bell was perched atop the one-room schoolhouse built in the 1800's along Edgerton Road. The bell was owned by lifetime resident Joe Behal and was originally on his family property. He has since donated it to the Historical Society. Pictured are Joe Piastrelli, designer, and Candy Korn, President.

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In Memoriam for Joseph "Joe" Behal

We are saddened to see the passing of Joe Behal, our first President and Founder of the Broadview Heights Historical Society. This was his dream and it finally came true in 2019.

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Adult Single

$10/Year

Couple

$15/Year

Student

$3/Year

Organization

$25/Year

Lifetime Single

$100

Donation

$25
  • 9543 Broadview Road, Broadview Heights, Ohio 44147, United States
  • Mailing Address: Broadview Hts. Historical Society c/o Louise Fiszer 726 Tollis Parkway Broadview Hts., OH 44147