PHOTOS: Historic vaults get new use in Cleveland
A close-up look at the Carnegie Vault. Historians have said that this vault held some of John D. Rockefeller most prized possessions.Kaylyn Hlavaty
The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is one of 12 reserve banks in the country, serving the Fourth Federal Reserve District.Bretton Keenan
The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is one of 12 reserve banks in the country, serving the Fourth Federal Reserve District.Bretton Keenan
Kaylyn Hlavaty
Kaylyn Hlavaty
Kaylyn Hlavaty
Kaylyn Hlavaty
Kaylyn Hlavaty
Kaylyn Hlavaty
A close-up look at the Carnegie Vault. Historians have said that this vault held some of John D. Rockefeller most prized possessions.Kaylyn Hlavaty
Kaylyn Hlavaty
This Barrel ax was found behind a former speakeasy. It was used to crack the barrel of the whiskey. The manager of The Vault keeps it behind the bar as memorabilia for guests and staff.Kaylyn Hlavaty
A modern bar among old bank vaults provides guests with a unique, historic experience.Kaylyn Hlavaty
Underground passages within the banks made it easy to transport money and add additional security. Pictured here is the bank of the York Vault, accessed only through the former Speakeasy hallway.Kaylyn Hlavaty
Kaylyn Hlavaty
Kaylyn Hlavaty
An old ledger book was recovered during the renovation of The Vault. Before technology, a ledger was had to hand record every deposit and transaction made at a bank.Kaylyn Hlavaty
Kaylyn Hlavaty
An old ledger book was recovered during the renovation of The Vault.Kaylyn Hlavaty
Metal beams, which hold up the upper structure of The 9, still stand in the condition they were discovered.Kaylyn Hlavaty
Inside The Mosler Safe & Lock Company vault at The 9.Kaylyn Hlavaty
This space now holds tables for dining and lounging, but when it was part of the Ameritrust Bank, this area held bathrooms and sleeping type arrangements, presumably for security guards watching the vaults.Kaylyn Hlavaty
The Howell Building used to be a bank but now it houses the Wild Eagle Saloon at 921 Huron Road.Kaylyn Hlavaty
Kaylyn Hlavaty
Kaylyn Hlavaty
Kaylyn Hlavaty
Kaylyn Hlavaty
Kaylyn Hlavaty
Kaylyn Hlavaty
Kaylyn Hlavaty
Kaylyn Hlavaty
Kaylyn Hlavaty
Kaylyn Hlavaty
Kaylyn Hlavaty
This door leads to the former Speakeasy that was discovered during The Vault's renovation.Kaylyn Hlavaty
A close-up look at the Carnegie Vault. Historians have said that this vault held some of John D. Rockefeller most prized possessions.Kaylyn Hlavaty
Kaylyn Hlavaty
Kaylyn Hlavaty
This Barrel ax was found behind a former speakeasy. It was used to crack the barrel of the whiskey. The manager of The Vault keeps it behind the bar as memorabilia for guests and staff.Kaylyn Hlavaty
Kaylyn Hlavaty
The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is one of 12 reserve banks in the country, serving the Fourth Federal Reserve District.Bretton Keenan
The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is one of 12 reserve banks in the country, serving the Fourth Federal Reserve District.Bretton Keenan
The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is one of 12 reserve banks in the country, serving the Fourth Federal Reserve District.Bretton Keenan
The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is one of 12 reserve banks in the country, serving the Fourth Federal Reserve District.Bretton Keenan
The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is one of 12 reserve banks in the country, serving the Fourth Federal Reserve District.Bretton Keenan
The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is one of 12 reserve banks in the country, serving the Fourth Federal Reserve District.Bretton Keenan
The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is one of 12 reserve banks in the country, serving the Fourth Federal Reserve District.Bretton Keenan
The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is one of 12 reserve banks in the country, serving the Fourth Federal Reserve District.Bretton Keenan
Kaylyn Hlavaty
View from the back of the Carnegie vault.Kaylyn Hlavaty