Visible Voice Books, Cleveland, Ohio is relocating to 4601 Lorain Ave. in the Ohio City neighborhood, with plans to reopen at the new location on November 12. The last day of business at the bookstore's current location--2258 Professor Ave. in Tremont--will be September 14. The new, first-floor location, which expands the shop's footprint from 1,100 square feet to 6,000 square feet, has been completely renovated and designed for the bookstore's exclusive use.
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| Rendering of Visible Voice's new store | |
Visible Voice noted that the additional space will enable the bookstore to triple its book inventory/offerings of both new and used books; add a café and a full-service bar, and use a 150-capacity stage to host local and national musicians, along with writers and speakers. The space also features a warmly lit, comfortable mezzanine area conducive to relaxing, working, studying, or reading, as well as three conference rooms.
Owner Dave Ferrante said the decision to move out of Tremont, where the bookstore had been since opening in 2007, was not an easy one: "All of the Visible Voice employees love Tremont. Two of us live in the neighborhood. In my opinion, Tremont has never lost its uniqueness or charm. In fact, it's still one of the most interesting, fun, and beautiful neighborhoods in the city. I am glad I have been located here for so many years and I'm thankful for the support of the neighborhood."
He added: "The opportunities that arose from the additional size and unique architectural details of the new location will allow us to greatly enhance our offerings and programming. It's been something I've envisioned for years, and the new store will be something very special that I hope the entire city can enjoy. I'd also like to point out that the location is only 1.7 miles from Tremont. Hell, you can even walk it.... We are committed to continue providing a great, mindful, and curated sanctuary of knowledge, serendipitist discovery, and fun. That does not change no matter where we are located."