James And Josephine Webb Honored For Donation Of Webb Building In Cleveland

  • Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Joephine and James Webb
Joephine and James Webb

James and Josephine Webb were honored on Tuesday, by the Cleveland City Council for the donation of the Webb Building to the city. Mr. Webb's former law office has been removed to open the spring at that location. Taylor Spring is the site where the city began. Historic research is underway and planning has begun for a park.

The Webbs were presented with a plaque expressing the city's gratitude for the donation. The presentation was made by Mayor Tom Rowland, business leader Allan Jones and Councilman Richard Banks.    

Councilman Banks is chairman of a committee overseeing the park's creation. Committee members also include Jones, Public Works Director Tommy Myers, city historian Robert George and Jeff Morelock.

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