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History’s John Grabowski says Cleveland’s abandoned infrastructure draws urban explorers

Media | August 27, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff

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Cleveland Plain Dealer: John Grabowski, a visiting associate professor of history in the College of Arts and Sciences, said Cleveland's abundance of abandoned infrastructure makes it a popular place for so-called urban explorers. 

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