Jesse Owens Family Home

| 2178 E. 100th St., Cleveland, OH |

The Jesse Owens Family Home, located at 2178 E. 100th Street in Cleveland, is a designated Cleveland Landmark and the former residence of Olympic legend Jesse Owens. Built in 1898, the multifamily home stands as a powerful symbol of Owens’ journey from Cleveland to global acclaim at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, where he defied racism and challenged Nazi ideology.

In 1934, the Owens family rents 2178 E. 100^th Street, which becomes Jesse’s home during the most important years of his athletic career. Photo Courtesy of Cleveland State University. Michael Schwartz Library. Special Collections.

Taken from the street, the front of the Jesse Owens House can be seen. — *The front of the Jesse Owens House, as it stands today, with the current owner John Cummings. Photo Courtesy of Cleveland Restoration Society Staff.*

In the summer of 1936, Jesse Owens traveled to Berlin Germany to compete in the summer Olympics and won 4 gold medals. Photo Courtesy of Cleveland State University. Michael Schwartz Library. Special Collections.

*While Owens raced in the 1936 Berlin Olympics, his family remained at their home in Cleveland. Photo Courtesy of Cleveland Public Library. Photograph Collection.*

*When Owens returned to Cleveland a champion, he was greeted by parades and fanfare. Photo Courtesy of Cleveland Public Library. Photograph Collection.*

The Cleveland Restoration Society, in partnership with the owner of the property and community stakeholders. Together, we are mapping out a vision for the home to be a neighborhood asset.

Make Your Mark on History

Some stories are too important to lose. An Ohio Historical Marker at the Jesse Owens Family Home ensures the challenges and achievements of this American hero are not forgotten.

Make your mark on history! Your marker sponsorship will fund:

The design, construction, and installation of one Ohio Historical Marker at the Jesse Owens Family Home, 2178 E. 100th Street, Cleveland
The cost to research, interpret, and write the marker text and provide interpretive content on theCleveland Restoration Society’s website
The cost of a public marker unveiling ceremony with community leaders, guest speakers, and special performances

You will receive special recognition:

On the Cleveland Restoration Society’s website
At the Ohio Historical Marker unveiling ceremony
In CRS’s Perspectives e-newsletter, Facade magazine, and on social media.

For more information or to become a sponsor, contact

Anne Doten by email at adoten@clevelandrestoration.org or by phone at 216-426-3109.