Cleveland’s Buckeye Neighborhood Was Once Little Budapest And It's Still Rich With Culture
By Nikki Rhoades|Published November 11, 2019
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Nikki Rhoades
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Nikki is a lifelong Ohioan with a love for literature. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and has enjoyed publishing her written work since 2007. She has a love of travel and does so frequently, though she believes that home is where the heart is — she continues to work in and around Cleveland as a digital content specialist to this day, working on everything from commercial scripts and social media posts to grassroots marketing initiatives.
The best aspect of life in Cleveland is the allure of local culture. Our city is a melting pot, and it has thus absorbed the influence of a number of cultures. This is evident in places like AsiaTown and Little Italy… but what about Little Budapest? Believe it or not, Cleveland once had such a great concentration of Hungarian culture that we had our very own Little Budapest. The influence of Hungarians in Cleveland remains to this day in and around this charming neighborhood.
The prominence of Hungarians in Cleveland is evident to this day, especially in and around Hungarian-inspired eateries and bakeries. Do you have any Hungarian ancestors? Were you raised celebrating any Hungarian traditions or holidays? We’d love to hear about them!