History
The Emerald Necklace Inn & Tea Room is one of Cleveland’s historic treasures. This brick building built in 1863 during the Civil War. ” One of Fairview’s most tender love stories began in this valley setting”. NIck and Mary Gilles, 53 years of marriage Gilles Sweet School is a name sake for their son. In 1910, Nick was voted the 1st Treasurer of the city and was fondly remembered by every new bride who who came to the store; she received a washboard as a wedding gift. This tradition is carried on today with the Emerald Necklace Inn, (1999), Inn Keeper, Anna Lytvyn. Today the building houses a Bed&Breakfast, Tea Room. Proud of their roots, new generation of the Gilles family visit. Family members are buried in Fairview Park Cemetery.





We are certified with the Ohio Bed and Breakfast Association.