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In the late 19th and early 20th century, much of Cleveland’s booming Polish population settled just a few miles from downtown to establish an ethnic enclave. Roughly situated on a ridge between the…

The Moreland neighborhood is located in the southwestern corner of Shaker Heights near the intersection of Chagrin Boulevard and Lee Road. The neighborhood is architecturally unique in Shaker Heights…

This tour offers a sampling of stories that collectively tell a broader story about African American life in Cleveland in the twentieth century. Following the Great Migration in the 1910s and 1920s,…

Sports have played a key role in Cleveland's history, confirming its status as a "major league town," and uniting a diverse population passionate about their city's teams. Venues where Cleveland's…

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Cleveland Historical is an award-winning website and mobile app developed by the Center for Public History + Digital Humanities at Cleveland State University. This project represents the ongoing research of hundreds of graduate and undergraduate students, faculty, staff, and volunteers. Download the app – available for both iOS and Android – to explore the people, places, and moments that have shaped the city’s history.