A Sign of the Times

Century Plaque Program

A lasting symbol of the craftsmanship and traditions that shaped Little Italy's unique character and history.

Century Building plaque in Historic Little Italy, established 1902

The Century Plaque Program

The Italian American Museum of Cleveland (IAMCLE) invites Little Italy property owners to honor the significance of their home or building with a custom-etched, weather-resistant Century Plaque — a lasting symbol of the craftsmanship and traditions that shaped the neighborhood's unique character and history.

Members of the IAMCLE Preservation Committee will conduct primary source research to create a historical snapshot of your property, bringing its rich past to life.

Each plaque costs $200 and will be delivered 8 to 10 weeks after the research is completed.

If you're purchasing a plaque as a gift, you can request a gift certificate from IAMCLE. Plaques will be personally presented by IAMCLE Director and Italian American historian Pamela Dorazio Dean.

Click below to complete the Century Plaque Program application and select your form of payment.

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Thank you to our founding sponsor

This Century Plaque Program was made possible through a generous donation from the families of Jack Tomaselli and Jimmy DiPalma.

All proceeds support the cultural programming and initiatives of IAMCLE.

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