History's John Grabowski discusses the transformation of Cleveland's Public Square throughout the years

The heart of Cleveland's Public Square

WKYC: John Grabowski, the Krieger-Mueller Joint Professor in History, explained that Cleveland’s Public Square began as a grazing ground before evolving into the city’s symbolic heart. He recounted its transformation—from Native lands to the site of Lincoln’s funeral and the world’s first electrically lit plaza—reflecting Cleveland’s enduring spirit of innovation and community.