Crossroads of the Midwest: Cleveland in the Industrial Age

This hour-long illustrated program charts Cleveland’s rise from a small settlement to a commercial power through the city’s position in relation to revolutionary networks of transportation and its industrial growth. From the peaks of the city’s wealth and the consequences of its growing pains, “Crossroads of the Midwest” tells the story of Cleveland from the 1830s to the present—its people, triumphs and struggles, and hope for the future.

Our speaker, Drew Baird, completed the research and writing of this program as an intern for the Cleveland History Center's Education Department in 2024-2025.

This program is included with General or Member Admission to the Cleveland History Center on July 31 - no pre-registration is required.