Cleveland, since 1796

Cleveland ( KLEEV-lənd) is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Cuyahoga County. We’re gathering its old postcards, photos and papers from public archives right now.

Photo: Erik Drost

230 years of Cleveland

Every find lands on the timeline as it comes in. Gaps show where the archives go quiet, and where neighbors can help.

1796established

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