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Cleveland Rocks! Local History Resource Guide
Cleveland, Ohio is my hometown, and I am a huge promoter of all things Cleveland. Cleveland is a great place to live, people here are friendly and down-to-earth, and it has a lot of really cool history behind it. Cleveland is also one of the least expensive places to live in the United States.
Cleveland has a lot of interesting and quirky history, as well as a wonderful orchestra, art museum, and three major league sports teams. Not to mention being the home of rock and roll. How much cooler could we be?
This lens is a resource for all things Cleveland including local history books
, t-shirts, and more.
A Map of Cleveland
- Clevelanders Have a Lot to be Proud of
- Super City, Superman!
- Cleveland. The Real Home of Superman
- Cleveland's Best Feature is it's. . .
- True Crime in Cleveland
- Links to Sites and Blogs about Cleveland
- Major League--my favorite Cleveland movie
- Green City
- Green City Blue Lake
- Western Reserve Historical Society
- Brewed Fresh Daily
- Cleveland Sports
- Sports in Cleveland, Ohio
- Cleveland Sports Legends
- Cleveland Indians
- Cleveland Browns Football
- Cleveland Cavaliers Basketball
- Cleveland Artists
- Lake Erie Artists Gallery
- Lake Erie Artists Gallery
- Other Lenses about Artists in Lake Erie Artists Gallery
- Cleveland Museum of Art
- Cleveland Rocks!
- Cleveland is the home of Rock n' Roll
- Local Cleveland History
- Cleveland the City and Its History
- Cleveland Books
- Search for More Cleveland Books
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"Cleveland Really Rocks! We are the home of Superman and the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame!"
Clevelanders Have a Lot to be Proud of
I wasn't born in Cleveland, Ohio. I moved here at the ripe old age of 3 years old.
That was when my father went from being a doctor in the Navy to private practice.
When I was growing up in Cleveland, I pretty much took for granted all of the sports and culture the city had to offer. I didn't think much about Lake Erie because it was always there.
But even so, I loved being here in Cleveland. And now as an adult that is even more true.
Cleveland is rich in both people and culture. Clevelanders are friendly people who work hard and play hard.
Cleveland has a small town feel in a big city. It is not unusual to run into people you know at a business or social function.
And people in Cleveland are energetic. There are a lot of people working to revitalize the downtown area and change is happening.
Cleveland truly is the city of Superman. All of us have a bit of Superman in us as we go through our daily lives.
Super City, Superman!
Boys of Steel: The Creators of Superman
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Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, two misfit teens in Depression-era Cleveland, were more like Clark Kent-meek, mild, and myopic-than his secret identity, Superman. Both boys escaped into the worlds of science fiction and pulp magazine adventure tales. Jerry wrote stories, and Joe illustrated them. In 1934, they created a superhero who was everything they were not. It was four more years before they convinced a publisher to take a chance on their Man of Steel in a new format-the comic book. The author includes a provocative afterword about Jerry and Joe's long struggle with DC Comics when they realized they had made a mistake in selling all rights to Superman for a mere $130!
Marc Tyler Nobleman's text captures the excitement of Jerry and Joe's triumph, and the energetic illustrations by Ross MacDonald, the author-artist of Another Perfect Day, are a perfect complement to the time, the place, and the two young visionaries.
Cleveland. The Real Home of Superman
Superman was born in Cleveland, Ohio not on Krypton as is told in his history. As he is truly a Clevelander, I felt I had to include him in this lens.
Superman: Red Son (Elseworlds)
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Superman: Last Son
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Superman/Batman Vol. 1: Public Enemies
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All Star Superman, Vol. 1
Release Date: 04/11/2007
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Superman and the Legion of Super-Heroes
Release Date: 07/22/2008
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Cleveland's Best Feature is it's. . .
Guardians of Transportation by Jim Ptacek. This montage of photographs was taken on the Carnegie Lorain Bridge right near where I work. Each guardian represents a different kind of transportation.
Okay, I know that I am biased, but I say that Cleveland's best feature is it culture--orchestra, art museum, galleries, rock n' roll hall of fame and more. But what do you think?
What do you think Cleveland's best feature is?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byThere are so many cultural events to choose from!
fotolady49 says:
The Cleveland Museum of Art, The Cleveland Orchestra, Lake Erie and so much more.
Posted October 25, 2008
lakeerieartists says:
I love Terminal Tower and Lake Erie, both majestic in their own way.
Posted October 23, 2008
Deby says:
I love the old world feel of the Westside Market, I love to go down and shop go across the street to eat at one of the great local owned establishments or just get a Brat and eat while walking and shopping at some of the cool little shops.
Posted July 05, 2008
Sports--Go Browns!
True Crime in Cleveland
Cleveland has a very interesting list of crime stories--the most notorious of course is the Sam Sheppard trial. Speculation continues to this day whether he killed his wife or not. True Crime in Cleveland is one of the biggest sellers in my store. Here is some for you to peruse.
In the Wake of the Butcher : Cleveland's Torso Murders (Ohio)
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Dr. Sam Sheppard on Trial: The Prosecutors and the Marilyn Sheppard Murder
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Death Ride at Euclid Beach: And More True Tales of Crime & Disaster from Cleveland's Past
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The Killer in the Attic: And More True Tales of Crime and Disaster from Cleveland's Past (Ohio)
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The Maniac in the Bushes: More True Tales of Cleveland Crime and Disaster
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Links to Sites and Blogs about Cleveland
There are lots of Cleveland sites and blogs to find out what is happening in the city. I have included the ones that are most influential right now. There is lots of growth and resurgence going on right now and events in the city are booming.
- Cool Cleveland
- This is a direct link to Cool Cleveland's most current blog about doings in Cleveland
- Positively Cleveland
- Positively Cleveland is our visitor's bureau. Visit this site for all kinds of info for travel in the area.
- Greater Cleveland Partnership
- This is the main organization in Cleveland for all businesses.
- Lake Erie Artists Gallery
- A gallery of unique local artists and local history books about Cleveland.
- Cleveland.com
- A site to find everything Cleveland.
- Cleveland Plus
- Cleveland Plus is an organization that has formed to help promote the Northeast Ohio region. And there is a lot to promote. Did you know that medical jobs are growing by leaps and bounds in Cleveland?
Major League--my favorite Cleveland movie
Green City
I am a huge proponent of becoming as green as possible. I am really proud to be in a city that is working so hard in that area.
There are so many places in the city that green is happening, and one of the coolest is a festival every summer called the Burning River Fest put on by the Great Lakes Brewing Company.
Great Lakes is one of the greenest companies in Cleveland, including its delivery truck which runs on used cooking oil.
Green City Blue Lake
Cleveland is one of the most Green cities in the U.S and getting greener daily!
Western Reserve Historical Society
Take a Trip Back in Time
If you are a history buff, then you need to visit our Western Reserve Historical Society in the University Circle part of the city.
The Western Reserve Historical Society is really a group of fascinating collections including the Crawford Auto Museum. They have wonderful exhibits on life here in Cleveland, on historical figures, and photos dating back to the inception of the city.
Brewed Fresh Daily
This blog is extremely popular in Cleveland right now and brews up opinions for you to read with your coffee.
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byCleveland Sports
If you are a Clevelander, you know who our teams are. Clevelanders never give up on their teams. No matter where you go in the city, there are people in the various team shirts, caps, and jerseys.
In my family, baseball was always the biggest sport. Even now, with my brother in Boston and my sister in LA, my entire family is always listening and following the Tribe. Although, I will admit basketball runs a close second.
Sports in Cleveland, Ohio
We have sports year round in Cleveland. One of the major league teams is always playing, the Indians, Browns, or Cavaliers.
All of this action is downtown so crowds of people are here every few days in their team jerseys and colors.
Clevelanders are fanatic sports fans. We never really give up on our teams.
Here are the websites for all three teams:
Indians
Browns
Cavaliers
"Cleveland Sports Fans are Loyal to the End!"
Cleveland Sports Legends
Cleveland Sports Legends: The 20 Most Glorious and Gut-Wrenching Moments of All Times
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Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Browns Football
False Start: How The New Browns Were Set Up To Fail
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Browns Scrapbook: A Fond Look Back at Five Decades of Football, from a Legendary Cleveland Sportswriter
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On Being Brown: What It Means to Be a Cleveland Browns Fan
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The Best Show in Football: The 1946-1955 Cleveland Browns--Pro Football's Greatest Dynasty
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The Cleveland Browns : The Official Illustrated History
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Cleveland Cavaliers Basketball
Cleveland Artists
Personally, I am involved in Cleveland's arts community. I am the owner of a unique gallery of local Cleveland artists called Lake Erie Artists Gallery.
Most of the books and the images in this lens can be found inside my gallery.
Lake Erie Artists Gallery started out as a cooperative about 7 years ago. Since then we have grown to a privately held company representing over 80 artists of all types. We have a brick and mortar store in downtown Cleveland inside the Tower City Center adjacent to Terminal Tower and a website.
We also participate in shows all year round to promote the gallery.
Lake Erie Artists Gallery
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Cleveland Museum of Art
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Cleveland Museum of Art
It is a little messy right now, but they have reopened some of the oldest galleries that haven't been opened for a while. In each area, the artwork had to be put away then cleaned and brought back out and reassembled including full suits of armor.
Cleveland Rocks!
Drew Carey and cast in the title sequence
The Debut of Cleveland Rocks - The Drew Carey Show
Intro to the third episode, third season, first time we glimpse the 'Cleveland Rocks' theme, or a version of it. Go nuts! It's a song, and it's a tv show, not a war folks, relax. Overly offensive comments will get removed.
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Cleveland is the home of Rock n' Roll
if you are a fan of rock, this is a must!
Rock 'N' Roll and the Cleveland Connection
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Local Cleveland History
Another wonderful aspect of our cultural richness in Cleveland is the amazing assortment of books about the city and its history.
There are several Cleveland authors that write both fiction and non-fiction books about their favorite parts of history.
It is just fascinating to dig through the history.
Cleveland the City and Its History
Cleveland's Downtown Architecture (OH) (Images of America)
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Cleveland Books
The Buzzard: Inside the Glory Days of Wmms and Cleveland Rock Radio--a Memoir
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Cleveland Then and Now (Then & Now)
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Cleveland: A Concise History, 1796-1996 (The Encyclopedia of Cleveland History)
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Cleveland Amusement Park Memories: A Nostalgic Look Back at Euclid Beach Park, Puritas Springs Park, Geauga Lake Park and Other Classic Parks
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Cleveland Rock & Roll Memories: True and Tall Tales of the Glory Days, Told by Musicians, DJs, Promoters, and Fans Who Made the Scene in the '60s, '70s, and '80s
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JaguarJulie wrote...
Hello again -- it's me just dropping by to take a look at my hometown!
Posted October 25, 2008
nightbear wrote...
Wow, I didn't know there was so much to Cleveland. Made a believer of me.
Posted October 24, 2008
ArtByLinda wrote...
Sounds like a great place to visit, or live! Great lens! Linda
Posted October 23, 2008
JaguarJulie wrote...
Yep -- just dropping back by to pay my respects to another great Cleveland lens!
Posted October 14, 2008
JustBon-Crochet-Designs wrote...
Coming from Akron, I just had to support this great lens! 5*s
Posted October 03, 2008
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