Browse Exhibits (3 total)

This exhibit will trace the rise and fall of Republic Steel Corporation from its roots to eventual merger and transformation to LTV Steel in the 1980s. Republic Steel was a direct symbol of Cleveland's identity as a center of industrial power from the Depression years through to the early 1980s.

The Cuyahoga Valley National Park Railroad began transporting freight and passengers from Canton to Cleveland in 1880. Approximately 1 million tons of freight was moved via the railroad every year. 

Although the railroad has struggled to stay in existence, today the train still runs a route in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park that is used for leisure and education.

The scenic railroad  offers various excursions and events for adults and children to enjoy the natural beauty of the park.  The Railroad also offers numerous educational programs for schools. 

Questions arise as to the purpose of the railroad and its lack of use to carry passengers and freight from Canton to Cleveland. Our society expects products and technology on demand. 

A Chronological History of the Cuyahoga River as it applies to economic, social, and political characteristics.

Man continually shapes and reshapes the environment in which we live. The Cuyahoga River basin is no different.  The river has provided water resources and a waterway that man has used and manipulated to suit his needs over time.  As you proceed through the exhibit, think about how you might answer the following questions:

1. How has the river changed over time?

2. How have different generations of people used the river?

3. Why has the river been instrumental in the development of Cleveland as a major city in the United States?