Cleveland History

The 1904 Warner & Swasey buildingCleveland Public Library/Photograph CollectionThe 1904 Warner & Swasey building

Explore the people, places, events, and traditions that shaped Cleveland and continue to influence the city today. From neighborhood landmarks and cultural legacies to forgotten stories and local icons, our Cleveland History coverage connects the past to the present.

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Up, up and away: Siegel & Shuster Society, Maltz Museum host 'Supergirl' events, writer Tamaki
The new "Supergirl" movie arrives in CLE Friday, and the Siegel & Shuster Society will host a special screening at the Capitol Theatre,  hold talks with "Supergirl" writer Mariko Tamaki, and a companion event at the Maltz Museum's "Icons in Ink: The Jewish Comics Experience" exhibit.
Music, dance, and history combine in 'Tales of Euclid Beach Park' at Cleveland History Center
Cleveland composer Chris Neiner and Stars in the Classics will perform 'Tales of Euclid Beach Park' at the Cleveland History Center on June 25. Inspired by the amusement park's history and iconic Grand Carousel, the performance combines live chamber music with Ohio Contemporary Ballet dancers as part of the museum's America250 celebration.
The past comes alive: Picnic in the Park celebrates America 250 and Canal Basin Park's legacy
Canalway Partners' Picnic in the Park returns to Canal Basin Park with live music, food trucks, family activities, and historical exhibits celebrating both America 250 and the vital role the Ohio and Erie Canal played in shaping Cleveland.
History reaches new heights at the Veterans Memorial Bridge public tours
The Veterans Memorial Bridge opens its historic streetcar level to visitors on Saturday, June 27, offering a rare opportunity to explore one of Cleveland's most iconic landmarks. The self-guided tours are part of Cleveland History Days and coincide with Canalway Partners' Picnic in the Park celebration—connecting visitors with the city's rich transportation, industrial, and civic history.
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