Cleveland is an American city quintessentially founded upon change. From
its birth to the present, Cleveland has consistently built and reshaped
its appearance, ideals, and industry. Through changing fortunes,
Cleveland has continued to grow and prosper by overcoming adversity and
maintaining the strong, indepen-dent culture of its citizens. Historic
Photos of Cleveland captures this journey through still photography
selected from the finest archives. From Cleveland as a principal stop
for the Underground Railroad to its beginning stages of revitalization
in the 1970s, Historic Photos of Cleveland follows life, government,
education, and events throughout the city's history. This volume
captures unique and rare scenes through the lens of hundreds of historic
photographs. Published in striking black and white, these images
communicate historic events and everyday life of two centuries of people
building a unique and prosperous city.