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How to Make Money and Create Community with Monuments - Volume 1

Experiencing the Restored History and Significance of the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument in Cleveland

More than a Commemoration of the Civil War

Built in 1894 to commemorate the valor and patriotism of 9,000 Cuyahoga County soldiers and sailors who served in the Civil War, the Cuyahoga County Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument is a unique attraction in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. Consisting of a 125′ column surrounded at its base by a Memorial Room and esplanade, the monument has […]

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“Free Stamp” is More Than Just the World’s Largest Rubber Stamp for Cleveland, Ohio

An Icon of Cleveland

Cleveland, Ohio is home to many monuments that are inherently linked to the identity of the city, and the “Free Stamp” has become similarly tied to the region. The massive, nearly 50-foot red stamp with the word “free” printed on the bottom has a history that is directly related to some other notable monuments and […]

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Bringing A Christmas Story to Life in Cleveland

Transforming a Cleveland neighborhood like any other into something monumentous

The movie “A Christmas Story” was released a week before Thanksgiving 1983 to a mixed reception from audiences and critics. Over the years though, television airings and the home video release of the film turned it into a seasonal classic for audiences across the world. A cable network started a 24-hour marathon of the film […]

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