The 17th Precinct began life as the West Park Village Hall.  Constructed in 1914 it housed the village offices and police department.  The West Park Fire Department was adjacent to the building.  With the annexation of the Village into the City of Cleveland in 1923, Cleveland Safety Director Thomas Martinec was quoted in the Plain … Continue reading Police Buildings: 17th Precinct, 15619 Lorain Ave, built in 1914