Cleveland History
Cleveland has a long and colorful history. From the first settlers and the days of the Connecticut Western Reserve to the "Gilded Age" of Cleveland's Millionaire's Row, from the turbulent 1960s to the rebirth of the downtown area in the 1990s, Cleveland is a vibrant, ever-changing city.
Photos from the Little Italy Historical Museum
Cleveland's Little Italy Heritage Museum housed a quirky, yet information, collection of Little Italy photographs and artifacts for more than a decade until it closed at the end of 2007. They were gracious enough to share their photographs before they donated their collection to the Western Reserve Historical Society.
Cleveland's Little Italy Heritage Museum housed a quirky, yet information, collection of Little Italy photographs and artifacts for more than a decade until it closed at the end of 2007. They were gracious enough to share their photographs before they donated their collection to the Western Reserve Historical Society.
Ohio Presidents
The United States has had fewer than 50 presidents in her 200+ years. Called the "Cradle of Presidents," Ohio has produced a collection of leaders, from Harrison to Harding. Learn more about Ohio Presidents and their contributions.
The United States has had fewer than 50 presidents in her 200+ years. Called the "Cradle of Presidents," Ohio has produced a collection of leaders, from Harrison to Harding. Learn more about Ohio Presidents and their contributions.
The Great Lakes Exposition 1936-1937
The Great Lakes Exposition, held in Cleveland during 1936 and 1937, drew over seven million visitors from around the Midwest and beyond. The lakefront industrial fair, a forerunner of today's World's Fairs, featured a "Streets of the World" international shopping and dining exhibit, a Hall of Progress, a Marine Theater, and a variety of specialty gardens. The last remnant of the Exposition, the …
The Great Lakes Exposition, held in Cleveland during 1936 and 1937, drew over seven million visitors from around the Midwest and beyond. The lakefront industrial fair, a forerunner of today's World's Fairs, featured a "Streets of the World" international shopping and dining exhibit, a Hall of Progress, a Marine Theater, and a variety of specialty gardens. The last remnant of the Exposition, the …
Historic Photos of Cleveland
Historic Photos of Cleveland
Historic Photos of Cleveland
The Great Lakes Exposition 1936-1937
The Great Lakes Exposition, held in Cleveland during 1936 and 1937, drew over seven million visitors from around the Midwest and beyond. The lakefront industrial fair, a forerunner of today's World's Fairs, featured a "Streets of the World" international shopping and dining exhibit, a Hall of Progress, a Marine Theater, and a variety of specialty gardens. The last remnant of the Exposition, the …
The Great Lakes Exposition, held in Cleveland during 1936 and 1937, drew over seven million visitors from around the Midwest and beyond. The lakefront industrial fair, a forerunner of today's World's Fairs, featured a "Streets of the World" international shopping and dining exhibit, a Hall of Progress, a Marine Theater, and a variety of specialty gardens. The last remnant of the Exposition, the …
Cleveland Torso Murders
One of the most infamous crimes in Northeast Ohio were the so-called "Torso" murders of the mid-1930s. Still unsolved, the gruesome crimes were the talk of the decade and challenged safety director Eliot Ness and the Cleveland Police for years.
One of the most infamous crimes in Northeast Ohio were the so-called "Torso" murders of the mid-1930s. Still unsolved, the gruesome crimes were the talk of the decade and challenged safety director Eliot Ness and the Cleveland Police for years.
The History of Euclid Beach Park (1895 - 1969)
Euclid Beach Park, once located along the shores of Lake Erie east of Cleveland in Euclid Ohio, was a popular turn-of-the (20th) century amusement park and beach, fashioned after New York's Coney Island. Although it closed in 1969, many Cleveland residents count visits to the park as some of their favorite childhood memories.
Euclid Beach Park, once located along the shores of Lake Erie east of Cleveland in Euclid Ohio, was a popular turn-of-the (20th) century amusement park and beach, fashioned after New York's Coney Island. Although it closed in 1969, many Cleveland residents count visits to the park as some of their favorite childhood memories.
Historic Photos of Cleveland
Historic Photos of Cleveland
Historic Photos of Cleveland
What is the Western Reserve?
Long before Ohio became a state in 1804, the northeast corner of the state belongs to the state of Connecticut. They called this territory their "Western Reserve" and the name as well as New England architecture, town squares, and customs can still be found throughout the area.
Long before Ohio became a state in 1804, the northeast corner of the state belongs to the state of Connecticut. They called this territory their "Western Reserve" and the name as well as New England architecture, town squares, and customs can still be found throughout the area.
General Electric's Nela Park
Nela Park, located along Noble Road in East Cleveland seven miles east of downtown Cleveland, was the world's first industrial park. The 92-acre campus is home to General Electric's Lighting Division and employs around 1200. The facility is known for its gracious Georgian-style architecture and its spectacular holiday lighting display.
Nela Park, located along Noble Road in East Cleveland seven miles east of downtown Cleveland, was the world's first industrial park. The 92-acre campus is home to General Electric's Lighting Division and employs around 1200. The facility is known for its gracious Georgian-style architecture and its spectacular holiday lighting display.
Lake Erie Huletts: Lost Cleveland History
Invented by George Hulett in the late 1800s, the black iron Hulett unloaders once graced the Lake Erie shoreline from Conneaut to Toledo. These machines revolutionized iron ore shipping the Great Lakes and reduced the cost of unloading ore by two-thirds. The last of these giants, used in Cleveland until 1999, have been disassembled.
Invented by George Hulett in the late 1800s, the black iron Hulett unloaders once graced the Lake Erie shoreline from Conneaut to Toledo. These machines revolutionized iron ore shipping the Great Lakes and reduced the cost of unloading ore by two-thirds. The last of these giants, used in Cleveland until 1999, have been disassembled.
Ohio Bedrock Geology
Underneath a widespread cover of young glacial sediment laid down in the last million years, Ohio is underlain by sedimentary rocks older than 250 million years: mostly limestone and shale, laid down in gentle, shallow seas. Learn more from the About Guide to Geology.
Underneath a widespread cover of young glacial sediment laid down in the last million years, Ohio is underlain by sedimentary rocks older than 250 million years: mostly limestone and shale, laid down in gentle, shallow seas. Learn more from the About Guide to Geology.
Haunted Cleveland
cleveland has a wealth of sites that are purported to be haunted. Learn more about nine of them here.
cleveland has a wealth of sites that are purported to be haunted. Learn more about nine of them here.
About the Underground Railroad
Despite the name, the Underground Railroad was not really a railroad, but was a network of people who assisted fugitive slaves. Many fugitives who escaped to the North and Canada received assistance along the way from individuals who were involved in this network, including many in Ohio. Read more about this time in American history from the About Guide to African-American History.
Despite the name, the Underground Railroad was not really a railroad, but was a network of people who assisted fugitive slaves. Many fugitives who escaped to the North and Canada received assistance along the way from individuals who were involved in this network, including many in Ohio. Read more about this time in American history from the About Guide to African-American History.
Ohio Surface Geology Map
Covering most of Ohio's bedrock is glacial sediment laid down in the last million years. The pale yellow belt along the east side was never glaciated, but glacial outwash features are marked on it. Learn more for the About Guide to Geology.
Covering most of Ohio's bedrock is glacial sediment laid down in the last million years. The pale yellow belt along the east side was never glaciated, but glacial outwash features are marked on it. Learn more for the About Guide to Geology.
Inside Cleveland's Crawford Auto Museum
But for Henry Ford's assembly line, Cleveland might have been the "Motor City." In 1900, there were over 1000 small auto manufacturers coexisting in the United States, over 70 of them in Cleveland. See pictures of Cleveland's early cars, displayed at the Crawford Museum.
But for Henry Ford's assembly line, Cleveland might have been the "Motor City." In 1900, there were over 1000 small auto manufacturers coexisting in the United States, over 70 of them in Cleveland. See pictures of Cleveland's early cars, displayed at the Crawford Museum.
Cleveland History Books
Cleveland has a long and colorful history. From the first settlers and the days of the Connecticut Western Reserve to the "Gilded Age" of Cleveland's Millionaire's Row, from the turbulent 1960s to the rebirth of the downtown area in the 1990s, Cleveland is a vibrant, ever-changing city. Read more about it in your Guide's top picks of Cleveland history books.
Cleveland has a long and colorful history. From the first settlers and the days of the Connecticut Western Reserve to the "Gilded Age" of Cleveland's Millionaire's Row, from the turbulent 1960s to the rebirth of the downtown area in the 1990s, Cleveland is a vibrant, ever-changing city. Read more about it in your Guide's top picks of Cleveland history books.
John Stark Bellamy True Cleveland Crime Books
John Stark Bellamy, has been called the "Edgar Allen Poe" of Cleveland. His books relate real crime tales taken from periods throughout Cleveland's history. They feature such prominent Clevelanders as Eliot Ness and such infamous murderer cases as the "Torso Murders." His books are gripping, historical, and hard to put down.
John Stark Bellamy, has been called the "Edgar Allen Poe" of Cleveland. His books relate real crime tales taken from periods throughout Cleveland's history. They feature such prominent Clevelanders as Eliot Ness and such infamous murderer cases as the "Torso Murders." His books are gripping, historical, and hard to put down.