The Gateway Project

Description

This exhibit will describe how the athletic complexes associated with the Gateway Project transformed the downtown area.  Also providing examples of positive and negative effects to the Gateway Project.

Credits

Jonathan Lane, George Wetzel

Sections

Pre-Gateway

Previous location of sports teams in Cleveland.  Including previous photos and descriptions of where the current athletic complexes are located downtown Cleveland, Ohio.

Revitalizing Cleveland

The Gateway Project, which included construction of a 22,000 seat arena to house the Cleveland Cavaliers, and a 42,000 seat stadium to house the Cleveland Indians, was completed in 1994. This project revitalized the riverfront area, and brought entertainment and commerce back to the downtown area.

Local Impact

The local impact of the Gateway Project is told through the story of the Gust Gallucci Co. and how it was relocated from its former location on Woodland Ave to make way for the new facilities in the early 1990's.