Take a fascinating journey through Cleveland's past with this video from WKYC Channel 3, exploring the history of Millionaires' Row and the remarkable people who shaped our city. Along the way, you'll discover how Trinity Cathedral is woven into that story through several influential Clevelanders whose legacy lives on today.
Charles F. Brush
One of the world's greatest inventors, Charles F. Brush developed the arc lamp, helped introduce electric street lighting, and pioneered advances in electric power. A longtime Trinity vestry member and Junior Warden, Brush oversaw the installation of the cathedral's electrical lighting during construction. Upon his death in 1929, he left a $100,000 gift to Trinity's endowment.
Charles F. Schweinfurth
Renowned architect Charles F. Schweinfurth designed 15 of the grand mansions along Millionaires' Row—including the Mather Mansion, which still stands today. He also designed Trinity Cathedral, creating one of Cleveland's finest examples of Gothic Revival architecture and a landmark that continues to inspire more than a century later.
Samuel L. Mather II
One of Cleveland's leading industrialists, the husband of Flora Stone Mather, and a devoted Trinity parishioner, Samuel L. Mather II was instrumental in making the cathedral a reality. As chairman of the building committee and later Senior Warden for 26 years, he guided the cathedral's construction while personally contributing $100,000 toward construction and $45,903 for the cathedral tower—just two of his many generous gifts to Trinity. Remembered as the parish's chief benefactor, Mather's leadership and generosity helped establish the cathedral that continues to serve Cleveland today.