Download or read book Distinguished Homes of Shaker Heights written by Richard N. Campen and published by Kent State University Press. This book was released on 1992 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An architectural history of this celebrated suburban community, Distinguished Homes of Shaker Heights chronicles the founding of the community by the Van Sweringen brothers and their establishment of rail Rapid Transit to the central city, and profiles the principal contributing architects. Campen has included over 245 full-color photographs with information regarding the building date, the designing architect, a stylistic designation, and in most instances the original owner and the building cost.