Cleveland's industrial growth was stimulated by the opening of the Ohio and Erie canals in 1832 and, later, by the advent of the Civil War, which created a demand for machinery, railroad equipment, ships, and other items. Today, the port of Cleveland is the largest overseas general cargo port on Lake Erie.
Greater Cleveland has long been famous as a durable goods manufacturing area. Following the national trend, however, Cleveland has been shifting to a more services-based economy. Greater Cleveland is a world corporate center for leading national and multinational companies in industries ranging from transportation, insurance, retailing, and utilities, to commercial banking and finance.
The city's cultural attractions include the Cleveland Museum of Art and the Cleveland Orchestra, one of the country's most highly acclaimed symphony orchestras.
Jacobs Field, a major league ballpark, home of the Cleveland Indians, Browns Stadium, home of the Cleveland Browns NFL team, Quicken Loans Arena, home of the Cleveland Cavaliers NBA basketball team, and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame also draw thousands of visitors to the city.
Population: 478,403
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