Our Lady of the Wayside enriches the lives of individuals who have developmental disabilities and intellectual challenges. The staff and daytime residents enjoyed the history of the museum. They remembered so much from their past of moms and grandmas.
Read MoreBroadview Heights Historical Society
About Us
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 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 Tony & Maria Diorio
Jim Diorio
Ken & Diane Ferjutz
Louise Fiszer
Glenn Goodwin
Tom HardulakLouise Fiszer
Glenn Goodwin
Beedee Hein
Judi Kaye
Tim & Cheryl Klodnick
Clay & Joan Knotek
Bernie & Sandy Kobzowicz
Brenda Ling
Bessie Makris
Bobby & Penny McGee
Lawrence Pabin
Sandra Paliga
Laurel Palmisano
Lisa Putka
Lois Quarles
Dan Radvansky
Boyd & Dawn Russell
Sandra Paliga
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
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
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 FaulhaberBrian & Helen Dunlap
Don Faulhaber
Judy Faulhaber
Jeff & Sharon Hajek
Frances Hummer
Kim Fox
Suzanne Fleming Young
Goudreau Companies Lisa Greb
Don & Lynn Hanigan
Dick Jansik
Candy Korn
Don & Lynn Hanigan
Dick Jansik
Candy Korn
Norma Kuchera
Daniel Langshaw
Mona Lisa Lenos
Cindy McCarty
Dennis McCreery
Nancy McCormick
Joyce McFadden Mona Lisa Lenos
Cindy McCarty
Dennis McCreery
Nancy McCormick
Tom Pavlica
Karen Pavlica
Joe Behal
Jim Cipriani
William Ruohonen
Audrey Sopko
Kristina Sorensen
Mark Stratis
Bruce Walis
Audrey Sopko
Kristina Sorensen
Mark Stratis
Bruce Walis
Jennie Weibel
Brian Wolf
Brian Wolf
Karen Wolf
Wakefield Trust
IN MEMORIAM
Wakefield Trust
IN MEMORIAM
Michael Agrippe
Betty BehalJoe Behal
Judy Bender
Leo BenderJim Cipriani
Barb Deimling
Carole Kennat
Carole Kennat
Ray Kennat
Gerald Mauk
Gerald Mauk
Jacqueline MacFarland
Ed Smith
Lee Scholle
Doug Scholle
Dan Schuster
Ed Smith
Lee Scholle
Doug Scholle
Dan Schuster
Doris Sczurek
OFFICES / OFFICERS
President: Louise Fiszer
Vice President: Don Faulhaber
Board Assistant: Judy Faulhaber President: Louise Fiszer
Vice President: Don Faulhaber
Historian: Don Faulhaber
Museum Preparators: Dawn Russell - Natalie Neal
Secretary: Frances Hummer
Treasurer: Karen Pavlica
Secretary: Frances Hummer
Treasurer: Karen Pavlica
Trustees: Tom Pavlica, Glenn Goodwin, Mary Lou Bennett
Webmaster: Lisa Putka
Photographer: Tia Began Webmaster: Lisa Putka
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
News
The Broadview Heights Historical Society invited the community to a Friendsgiving brunch to celebrate the spirit of the season.
Read MoreWalk 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.
Read MoreThis 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.
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreAn actress from Women in History will present a portrayal of Stagecoach Mary Fields. Born into slavery in the 1830's that eventually led her to becoming the first African American woman to carry mail on a Star Route for the United States Post Office. Presented at the Broadview Heights Community Center, Willow Room, 9543 Broadview Rd. Sponsored free by the Broadview Heights Historical Society & Museum on March 27, 2025, at 6:00 PM. This is a fun program I am sure you don't want to miss. Note: If you have a "flyer" you would like to bring for an event or advertisement, please do so and place on our "flyers" table. Refreshments will be served. Friends may reserve through Lfiszer1@gmail.com or (440)829-4812
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archive.org
Cuyahoga County Archives
genealogy.com
www.familysearch.org
ancestry.com
findmypast.com
www.findagrave.com
archives.com
The History Around Us
euclidbeach.org
oldstonechurch.org
lakeviewcemetery.com
www.clevelandskyscrapers.com
ohiohistorycentral.org
www.clevelandmemory.org
www.ohioforgotten.com
Ohioeriecanalway.com
bigchuckandliljohn.com
archive.org
Cuyahoga County Archives
genealogy.com
www.familysearch.org
ancestry.com
findmypast.com
www.findagrave.com
archives.com
The History Around Us
euclidbeach.org
oldstonechurch.org
lakeviewcemetery.com
www.clevelandskyscrapers.com
ohiohistorycentral.org
www.clevelandmemory.org
www.ohioforgotten.com
Ohioeriecanalway.com
bigchuckandliljohn.com
Membership
Contact Us
- 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
- +1-440-829-4812 - Louise Fiszer
- lfiszer1@gmail.com
- OPEN by appointment