1910 antique CLEVELAND oh HISTORY 3vol SET illus slavery railroad genealogy
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This listing is for the original book A HISTORY OF CLEVELAND OHIO by Samuel P. Orth of the Cleveland Bar.
With numerous chapters by special contributors -- illustrated -- 3 volumes -- Chicago-Cleveland The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910
This is a very rare, original set containing a thorough and fascinating history of the Cleveland area, from geographical and physical relations to sanitation, fire protection, financial and literary, religous and benevolences, military, social life, detailed biographical sketches of leaders and legends, and more. Many wonderful images including photographs. Includes Charles Dickens' description of a night in Cleveland, and much development and political history of the city. Perhaps the most detailed early account of Cleveland ever assembled.
VOLUME I.
DIVISION I.
THE GEOGRAPHICAL AND PHYSICAL RELATIONS OF THE CITY.
CHAPTER PAGE
I. Geology, by Professor W. M. Gregory 15
II. Geography, by Professor W. M. Gregory 19
III. Climate, by Professor W. M. Gregory 29
IV. The Northwest Territory, the State of Ohio, the Western Reserve, Cuyahoga County, Land Titles 34
V. The Plan of the City — Annexations 40
VI. Streets, Bridges, Viaducts 51
DIVISION II.
POPULATION.
VII. The Moundbuilders, Indians, Indian Trails, Indian Treaties. ... 73
VIII. Early Explorers, French, English, Early Traders, Moravians. 81
IX. The Surveying Parties, The Town Established.. 93
X. Pioneer Families and Village Growth 98
XI. The Development of Population. Immigration. Analysis of
Census Reports 112
DIVISION III.
SANITATION, HEALTH AND FIRE PROTECTION.
XII. General Sanitary Conditions. The Sewer System. Street Cleaning. Garbage Disposal. Smoke Inspection. Board of Health. 127
XHI. The Water Supply 134
XIV. City Cemeteries 147
XV. Fire Protection 151
XVI. The Parks 167
XVII. The Medical Profession, by Dr. H. E. Handerson 176
XVIII. The Dental Profession, by Dr. George H. Wilson 216
DIVISION IV.
GOVERNMENTAL AND POLITICAL.
XIX. Territorial and State Government 227
XX. Cleveland Men in State and National Government 234
XXL County and Village Government 241
XXII. The City. Its Successive Governments 244
XXIII. The Police Department 248
XXIV. The City Finances, by Professor Charles C. Williamson 253
XXV. The Courts 258
XXVI. Public Buildings. Court Houses, City Hall. Group Plan 265
XXVII. Genera! Political History 270
XXVIII. Presidential Campaigns and Important Political Movements . . . 276
XXIX. The Slavery Issue in Cleveland 290
DIVISION V.
MILITARY.
Contributed by Colonel J. F. Herrick.
XXX. Early Military History. War of 1812 303
XXXI. Independent Companies. The Mexican War 306
XXXII. Civil War. The Call to Arms 310
XXXIII. Civil War. The Cleveland Regiments 313
XXXIV. Civil War. Cleveland Officers in Other Regiments 327
XXXV. Civil War. The Ladies Aid Society 335
XXXVI. “After the War.” 339
XXXVII. Present (1909) Military Organizations 343
XXXVIII. Cleveland Companies and Officers that Served in the Spanish War 345
DIVISION VI.
RELIGIOUS AND BENEVOLENCES.
XXXIX. Protestant Churches, by Rev. Dan. F. Bradley, D. D 349
XL. Catholic Churches and Benevolences, by Rt. Rev. G. F. Houck. 365
XLI. Jewish Temples and Benevolences, by Rabbi Moses Gries. .377
XLH. Private Benevolences, by J. W. Walton 393
XLHI. Public Charities 403
XLIV. Other Benevolent Institutions. Y. M. C. A. Y. W. C. A.
Social Settlements 405
DIVISION VII.
SOCIAL LIFE.
XLV. Early Social Life and Amusements 415
XL VI. Early Taverns and Hotels 427
XLVII. The Drama, by Maurice Wiedenthal 434
XLVIII. Music, by Jane D. Orth 449
XLIX. Art, by Carl Lorenz 459
L. Architecture, by F. S. Barnum 468
LI. Visits of Distinguished Public Men 475
LII. Important Public Events .478
DIVISION VIII.
LITERARY.
LIII. Early Literary Life in Cleveland .489
LIV. Early Cleveland Publishers and Booksellers, by Charles Orr. .499
LV. Cleveland Newspapers 504
LVI. Public Schools 519
LVII. Private Schools 537
LVIII. Western Reserve University, by Professor E. J. Benton .545
LIX. Case School of Applied Science, by Eckstein Case. ........... 556
LX. Cleveland Public Library, by John H. Clarke .577
LXI. Western Reserve Historical Society, by A. M. Dyer. ,. . . .588
LXII. Cleveland Authors 596
LXIII. Some Cleveland Scientists .604
DIVISION IX.
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
LXIV. Early Trade and Commercial Development 61 1
LXV. Manufacture ....627
LXVI. Banks 640
LXVII. The Chamber of Commerce 655
LXVIII. The Builders Exchange and Some Early Builders, by E. A.
Roberts 663
LXIX. Engineering Development, by Walter P. Rice .667
DIVISION X.
TRANSPORTATION.
LXX. Roads and Turnpikes 681
LXXI. Canals 689
LXXII. The Lake Traffic 702
LXXIII. The Harbor 724
LXXIV. The Railroads 730
LXXV. Street Cars and Electric Lines 744
LXXVI. Telegraph and Postal Service 752
LXXVII. The Public Square 757
Appendix 767
Surveying Party of 1796 767
Second Surveying Party, 1797 767
Original Members of Connecticut Land Company 767
Original Lot Owners of Cleveland 768
Table I — Mileage of Streets Graded and Curbed 768
Table II — Miles of Street Pavement 769
Table III — Development Street Lighting 769
Table IV — Growth Population of Cleveland and Other Cities 770
Table V — Annual Arrival of Immigrants 771-772
Table VI — Quantity of Garbage Delivered at Reduction Plant 773
Table Vila — Park Areas and Improvements 774~775
Table Vllb— Park Expenditures 776
Table VIII — Growth Fire Department 776
Table IX — Growth Police Department 777
Table X — Arrests Made by Police Department Annually 777
Table XI — City Finances 779-780
Table XII — Building Permits 781
Table XIII — Outdoor Relief — Infirmary 781
Table XIV — Federal Appropriations Cleveland Harbor 782
Table XV — Amount Spent by City in Dredging River 782
Table XVI — Transition in Policy of River Dredging 783
Table XVII — Cost of Dredging per cubic yard 783
Table XVIII — Banking Statement 783
Table XIX — Lake Superior Iron Ore Product 784
Table XX — Coal Traffic in Cleveland 784
Table XXI — Grain Traffic in Cleveland 785
Table XXII — Total Freight Movement 786
List of United States Officers in Cleveland 786
Judges ; Clerks of Circuit and District Courts ; United States Attor-
neys ; Marshals ; Collectors of Internal Revenue ; Collectors Cus-
toms ; Postmasters ; United States Engineers.
List of County Officers, Cuyahoga County 787
Judges Cuyahoga County Supreme Court; Judges Circuit Court;
Judges Common Pleas Court; Clerks County Pleas Court; Sheriffs; Prosecuting Attorneys; Recorders; Treasurers; Auditors;
County Commissioners.
List of Municipal Officers 789
Village of Cleveland ; Ohio City ; City of Cleveland.
Names of Streets used frequently in this Volume that have been changed. 800
Index 801
CONDITION: Shiny Gold Page Edges. Overall nice for age. A couple pages detaching but included. Other antique wear. See listing description and photos.
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