Spiros Spantithos
I enjoy immigrant stories so thought I’d share the story of former Clintonville resident and business owner Spiros Spantithos, aka Sam Spandos. I’m piecing this story together from public records, so I may be wrong in the details and would be happy to be corrected or to receive more information! Spantithos is the original owner of the building(s) that eventually housed Clintonville Electric. Spantithos was born in Sparta, Greece, on Feb 15, 1884, and came to this country in 1902. In 1912 he returned to Greece and stayed until 1921, during which time he served 8 months (or perhaps 8 [...]
Clinton Inn Restaurant (3363 N High)
For many years, the addresses of 3361 and 3363 North High were a single res-taurant space owned & managed by Sam Spandos and his brother. In 1946, though, the space was divided and 3361 became part of Clintonville Electric. The space at 3363 continued as a restaurant under various names--Sam Spandos Restaurant, Lee's Restaurant, Far North Restaurant, and Mrs Rose DeMatties Restaurant. In 1950 the space reopened as the Clinton Inn. Described as "under new management by Rose and Tommy," it was a 24-hour restaurant (just as, I believe, its predecessors were). I am not sure who Tommy or Rose [...]
3361-3367 N High
This is a terrific picture of the 3361-3379 block of North High Street. To the left (south), at 3361 N High, is the Tropicana Record Bar. Next to that at 3363 N High is the Clinton Inn Restaurant. 3365 N High was occupied by J. L Oelgoetz Plumber; 3367 N High by Clintonville Electric. Then there are 2 more addresses (hidden behind the streetcar) to the south of the Clinton Theatre; one was a real estate broker and the other a beauty shop during this era. The Tropicana Record Bar opened in 1948, as a branch of Clintonville Electric. It [...]