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Cleveland’s Flats: Where History Shapes Our City

Walking through Cleveland’s Flats, you’re literally stepping over the city’s original dreams—streets shaped like sunrays, old canal locks, and remnants of mills that once powered a bustling industrial hub. The Take-a-Hike tour brings these stories to life, from the fierce bridge wars between Ohio City and Cleveland to the ghosts rumored to haunt the Flat Iron Cafe. With new plans for riverfront parks and mixed-use spaces, the area’s transformation continues. It’s wild to think how much of our daily experience is built on these layers of history. What’s your favorite hidden spot or story from the Flats? #News #ClevelandHistory #Flats