Benjamin Rose
1828-1908
Briton, industrialist and philanthropist who came to Cleveland in 1848. Formed the Cleveland Provision Company in 1875, Cleveland's largest meat packer. Pioneered meat shipping using refrigerated cars. Built the Rose Building, E. 9th and Prospect, in 1900. An incorporator of Case School of Applied Science and a vestryman at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. At his death, his primary bequest of $3 million established the Benjamin Rose Institute to care for the elderly poor.
Marker can be reached from Euclid Avenue (U.S. 20).
Courtesy hmdb.org
