Facts about Cleveland
| Median home sales price | $123,000 |
| average monthly rent | $981 |
| walk score | 92/100 |
| traffic score | 81/100 |
| bike score | 62/100 |
1.The birthplace of Superman
Cleveland proudly claims to be the birthplace of Superman, the iconic superhero beloved by millions around the world. High school students Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster first conceived the concept for Man of Steel on the bustling streets of Cleveland in the 1930s. Siegel and Schuster drew inspiration from their surroundings, including Cleveland’s skyline and cityscape, and their creation would go on to become one of the most enduring symbols of heroism in pop culture history.
2. Cleveland hosts its first major rock concert
On March 21, 1952, Cleveland made history when it hosted the world’s first major rock concert at the Cleveland Arena. The Moondog Coronation Ball was hosted by the “Father of Rock and Roll” Alan Freed himself, and the concert included Alan Freed, Paul Williams and his Hucklebuckers , Tiny Grimes and The Dominoes, among other legendary artists. This groundbreaking concert marked a pivotal moment in music history and cemented Cleveland’s reputation as the pioneering center of the rock and roll movement.
3. The first city to be illuminated by electricity
Cleveland became the “City of Light” in 1879 thanks to inventor Charles Brush and his invention of the arc lamp.Memorial Park (now known as Public Square) was the first public outdoor space in the United States to be lit by electricity
4. The Wicked Witch of the West was born here
Margaret Hamilton, actress best known for her role as the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz, was born on December 9, 1902 in Cleveland. , but Hamilton’s roots in Cleveland remain unknown to many.
5. The famous Mill Creek Falls are man-made
Located in Cleveland, Ohio, Mill Creek Falls may seem like a natural wonder, but it’s actually a man-made feature. The falls were built in the 1820s as part of the Ohio and Erie Canal system, serving as a picturesque backdrop and providing water power for nearby factories.
6. Christmas Story House
In downtown Cleveland stands a building that pays homage to holiday nostalgia: A Christmas Story House. The iconic house featured prominently in the film A Christmas Story and is a real-life attraction that attracts fans from around the world. Located at 3159 West 11th Street in the Tremont neighborhood, this house has been lovingly restored to its movie-like glory.
7. Millionaire’s Row
Cleveland’s Euclid Avenue has a legendary history as the glorious “Millionaire’s Row,” a period of magnificent architecture from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Lined with lavish mansions and elegant buildings, it is home to the city’s wealthiest industrialists and entrepreneurs. Today, only a few houses remain, with the rest turned into commercial developments.
