The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum project represents a landmark cultural investment designed to expand public access and celebrate the museum’s deep influence on the history of rock music. The project established a world-class destination along Cleveland’s downtown lakefront, showcasing the city’s enduring connection to rock and roll.
Featuring the iconic glass pyramid designed by architect I.M. Pei, the facility has become a symbol of Cleveland’s cultural identity and global recognition as the home of rock and roll. The expansion and financing supported improved visitor experiences, exhibit space, and educational programming for generations of music fans.
- Total Project Cost – $92.4M
- Port Authority Issued – $39M
- Port Authority Board Approval – May 1993
- Project Location – Cleveland – Downtown Lakefront
- Port Authority – Variable Rate Revenue Bond Program (tax-exempt)
- Completion Date – Q3 1995
- Financing Partners:
- Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority
- City of Cleveland
- Cuyahoga County
- Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum, Inc.
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