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East Fourth Street, Clyde Edgerton and Cuyahoga County Public Library

In the 1920s, Central Market vendors, overflowing onto sidewalks and streets
In the 1920s, Central Market vendors, overflowing onto sidewalks and streets

Dee Perry uncovers the long history of a short street as she meets the author of East Fourth Street: The Rise, Decline and Rebirth of an Urban Cleveland Street. Plus acclaimed author Clyde Edgerton explains the importance of musicians James Brown and Thelonious Monk to his new novel - The Night Train. And Sari Feldman of The Cuyahoga County Public Library tells how local libraries are filling the void left behind by the closing of the big box book stores.

Dave DeOreo is coordinating producer for Ideastream Public Media’s arts and culture team.