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Cleveland [a] is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Cuyahoga County. [10] Located along the southern shore of Lake Erie, it is situated across the Canada–United States maritime border and lies approximately 60 mi (97 km) west of Pennsylvania.
Bird's-eye view map of Cleveland in 1877. The city of Cleveland, Ohio, was founded by General Moses Cleaveland of the Connecticut Land Company on July 22, 1796. Its central location on the southern shore of Lake Erie and the mouth of the Cuyahoga River allowed it to become a major center for Great Lakes trade in northern Ohio in the early 19th century.
The demographics of Cleveland have fluctuated throughout the city's history. From its founding in 1796, Cleveland 's population grew to 261,353 by 1890, and to 796,841 by 1920, making it the fifth largest city in the United States at the time.
Neighborhoods in Cleveland refer to the 34 neighborhood communities of the city of Cleveland, Ohio, as defined by the Cleveland City Planning Commission. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Based on historical definitions and census data, the neighborhoods serve as the basis for various urban planning initiatives on both the municipal and metropolitan levels. [ 2 ]
"The Best Location in the Nation" – Nickname commonly used for Cleveland during the 1950s, also referring to the city's geographic position. [5] [6] "C-town" or "C-land" – Used by many performing artists and locals to denote Cleveland. [3] [7] "City of Champions" – Referring to Cleveland's golden age of sports victories in the 1940s and ...
The Cleveland Press ceases publication. Cleveland named an All-America City for second time. 1984 – Cleveland named an All-America City for third time. 1986 Cleveland named an All-America City for fourth time. Cleveland selected as site for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 1987 – Cleveland emerges from default.
This 1905 Swiss Chalet Revival style house was built for Frederick W. Bomonti, a famous Swiss American restaurateur in Cleveland. It is an exemplar of the type of architecture favored by Swiss Americans, a large and influential immigrant group in Cleveland in the late 1800s. 19: Broadway Avenue Historic District: Broadway Avenue Historic District
The city of Cleveland has also received visits from the Presidents of Hungary and Poland. [20] Greater Cleveland is home to a sizable Jewish community. According to the North American Jewish Data Bank, the community comprises an estimated 100,000 people or 4.6% as of 2023, above the nation's 1.7%, and up from 81,500 in 1996. [21]