In Cleveland, Thomas Johnson, a wealthy businessman who acquired his wealth through an innovative streetcar technology/ownership[1], ruled for four terms (1901-1909)[2]. He was followed by
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Rise of Social Reform Mayors:
Big City Progressive Era Policy Systems The ultimate purpose of this chapter is to describe municipal policy systems that typified the Progressive Era. Despite the
Cleveland: City Beautiful as “a City on a Hill”
Cleveland: City Beautiful as “a City on a Hill” The most tangible tie with Downing’s romanticism sprung from a 1895 design competition advocated in
Cleveland Ohio
Cleveland: City Beautiful as “a City on a Hill” The most tangible tie with Downing’s romanticism sprang from an 1895 design competition promoted by young
Gilded Age Chambers of Commerce
Gilded Age Chambers of Commerce Chambers of Commerce had been around, in Europe as early as the 16th century[1]. They spread to America early in
Ron W. Coan 