10 Then And Now Photos In Cleveland That Show Just How Much It Has Changed

One of the most interesting things about living in Cleveland is seeing how it has changed over the years. It has been through an industrial boom, to depression, to a thriving metropolis, and another depression, to a growing modern city. Here are 10 then and now pictures to show just how much (and in a way, how little) Cleveland has changed over the years.

1. Cleveland National Air Race 1937

Cleveland National Air Show now

2. Public Square ca. 1895

Public Square now

3. Cleveland Browns 1949

Cleveland Browns now

4. West Side Market 1950

West Side Market now

5. Gordon Square and the Capitol Theater ca. 1945

Gordon Square and the Capitol Theater now

6. Superior Viaduct ca. 1930

alt

Superior Viaduct now

7. Euclid Beach Park early 1900s

Euclid Beach now

8. Downtown Christmas Lights 1970

Downtown Christmas lights now

9. Geauga County Fair 1936

Geauga County Fair now

10. Terminal Tower 1927

Terminal Tower now

So, do you think Cleveland has changed more than it has remained the same? Or are there some fundamental things about Cleveland that will never change? We'd love to see any then and now pictures you or you family have. Feel free to share them with us in the comments!

Subscribe to our newsletter

Get the latest updates and news

All Stories