Our History

Here at The Brownhoist, we are passionate about creativity, community, and our history. It is an honor to occupy a space that is part of Cleveland’s rich mosaic of historical places. Built in 1890, our building originally served as the offices for the Brownhoisting & Conveying Machine Co. Although the significance of the “Brownhoist” crane seems lost to time, the work done by this company and its engineers changed the face of industry in the Great Lakes and beyond.