DESCRIPTION: Established in 1796, by General Moses Cleaveland of the Connecticut Land Company, Cleveland, Ohio continues to thrive. Throughout this book, local photographer, Carl Stimac, shares images that depict the historic foundations, modern expansion, diverse cultures, love of sports, and commitment to the arts and education that Cleveland embraces. From the city s glorious skylines of historic and impressive modern architecture, to the Cleveland Cultural Gardens, the Cleveland Botanical Gardens, the Cleveland Metroparks nature reserves, the Shaker Parklands, and Cuyahoga National Park, Stimac s photos capture the beauty of the this city situated along the Cuyahoga River and Lake Erie. Exciting images of Cleveland s profession sports organizations depict Clevelandites enthusiasm for a broad range of. The Children s Museum of Cleveland, the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the museums of the Western Reserve Historical Society, the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, the NASA Glenn Research Center, Great Lakes Science Center, theatrical venues at Playhouse Square and the world-renowned Cleveland Orchestra, among other sites, reflect an appreciation for the arts and sciences. Candid photos of local festivals, historic neighborhoods, industry, and the museums and activities on the waterfront, round out this book s visual definition of Cleveland