Harvey Pekar Talks about Coventry Road, Part 6 (Last Part)

Graphic novelist Harvey Pekar is interviewed at the Heights Library on Lee Road in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, about his memories of Coventry Road, where he lived during the 70s and 80s. Coventry Road has a storied history that was known beyond Cleveland city limits. From its beginnings as a Jewish neighborhood, on through its heyday in the 60s, Coventry remains a vibrant part of Cleveland, as does Mr. Pekar himself.

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[coganlaw]

I lived on Hessler Street and later Cleveland Heights from 79-82- it was a great area back then- very cool- bohemian- cheap- and authentic- We used to read Pekar's comics then too- great interview but no mention of Arabica?

Hope to see a second part

[hildegardevonbingen]

Thanks for the comments. We worked off of pictures, but I don't recall seeing any with Arabica in them. Who knows, maybe Harvey will come back for a second round! By the way, check out his Aug. 3 edition from Vertigo (AS Season 2, #3) - he wrote about being interviewed.

[likes2havefun]

These were wonderful to watch. One question though...at the end if this video he mentioned he had to go because of time constraints, but said he would return later to do it again.

Would you also have these video/memories posted too.

I grew up in NE Ohio and found these fascinating. Thanks for posting them...

[hildegardevonbingen]

We haven't set up a time for a second interview as yet, although we are thinking of doing some more videos on Cleveland Heights history. Thanks for your comments!

[JAMG92]

I was an exchange student in Edgehill road in the 2010- 2011 and what I can say is that coventry isnt a great and secure place as it used to be... I can say it because of my personal experiences

[hodeehanna]

My dad owned the dry cleaneing store on coventry and hampshire, across from irv's and pee wee's. as a kid in elementary school i loved going into all the hippie shops; the leather store, the pet shop, the head shops and a moroccan shop as well. fond fond memories of that haight street of cleveland heights.

[pelise]

I lived on Hampshire and Cadwell, 2 blocks from Coventry from 1964-67 We were a Jewish family that moved out after the Hough Riots. I remember Van Horne Bakery, Irv's, Pic n' Pay, Carrol's Drugs (and hunky Brian who worked there). I walked to Coventry School daily and great memories of the homes and neighbors there. We left just when Coventry started to change. Would love to hear others' memories of the days before Hippiedom!

[slobomotion]

Would love to hear from any former employees of Damm and Associates. I'm looking for Henry John Damm, son of Dr. Damm.

Very good series, enjoyed Coventry in the 1970s.

[MrJunoBeach]

Too many graphics interruptions near the endings.

[likes2havefun]

I'm looking forward to them. It's good to see a bit of home.