More About Cleveland
Located in the Eastern Standard Time Zone (EST) in the state of Ohio, is on the southern shore of Lake Erie, part of the Great Lakes Region, the country's largest fresh water resource. The City was founded by General Moses Cleveland in 1796. The name changed to its current spelling in 1831 when the "a" was dropped in order to fit the city's name on a newspaper masthead. The city is headquarters for manufacturing and service industries, as well as a growing tourism and convention destination. It is the 16th largest metro area and 15th largest consumer market in the United States.
Cleveland's success story today is fueled by an on-going commitment to growth and a global vision for the future. It boasts world-class cultural institutions, major-league sports, state-of-the-art attractions, unique ethnic neighborhoods, great shopping and dining, hot nightlife, a national park for outdoor recreation. Its world-class museums & culture, and Broadway-style performing arts are a pride factor for the residents.
Visitors are often surprised to discover a vibrant Downtown with distinct neighborhoods and a lively urban atmosphere. True, its roots are certainly more prosaic than those of New York, Los Angeles or Boston, but Cleveland has outgrown its industrial past. Once known as a 'steel town' during the Industrial Era of Ohio's development, it is now a healthy mix of manufacturing and service industries.
The city offers all the trappings of any American city - shopping, sightseeing, excellent service - and, although it possesses a historic flavor popular with tourists and residents, it is most definitely a city that keeps moving forward.
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