Cleveland was founded in 1796 by General Moses Cleavlend, a former officer of the Revolutionary War. General Cleaveland led a group of surveyors through the Northwest Territory where they carved out Cleveland at the mouth of the Cuyahoga River. As the story goes, a local newspaper could not fit the entire name “Cleaveland” on a masthead, so the decision was made to drop the “e” and the new spelling of Cleveland stuck. Cleveland saw tremendous growth starting in the mid 19th century thanks to the completion of the Ohio and Erie canal. During Cleveland’s heyday, mansions were built along Euclid Avenue, referred to as Millionaire’s Row, and wealthy industrialists began endowing their fortunes to support cultural organizations, healthcare institutions and other worthy non-profits. Cleveland is slowly losing its reputation as a “rust belt” city as new leadership, major capital projects, and the thriving start-up ecosystem is propelling Cleveland’s economy away from its industrial base.

Living in a condo in downtown Cleveland, Ohio gives you more time to play and explore the unexpected. Cleveland has done a phenomenal job in repurposing some grand historic structures.

On the corner of East 9th Street and Euclid Avenue you will find the Beaux Arts-inspired Heinen’s Grocery Store. The glorious building has a stunning rotunda and exquisite glass ceiling. According to the grocer’s website, George Browne Post, architect of the New York Stock Exchange, designed and built this building initially as the corporate home of Cleveland Trust.

Restaurant owner Frank Sinito turned the century-old National City Bank Building into the sophisticated and glitzy Marble Room Steak and Raw Bar. Retaining much of the building’s grandeur, the architecture features Corinthian columns, gilded ceiling tiles, and a grand marble staircase.

The last place of architectural interest to check out in the downtown area is the JACK Cleveland Casino, originally the home of the Higbee’s Department Store. Located on Public Square, the store was prominently featured in the 1983 movie A Christmas Story.

Live where you play. East 4th is home to top-notch restaurants and entertainment hotspots. Enjoy dinner at The Butcher & The Brewer or Mabel's BBQ and later take in a comedy show at Pickwick & Frolic or a concert at the House of Blues, and finish the evening with a nightcap at the Society Lounge.

If you are a sports fan, Progressive Field, home of major league baseball’s Cleveland Guardians and The Rocket Field House, home to the Cleveland Cavaliers are just down the street.

Many condo options exist in the East 4th District, located between Prospect and Euclid Avenues. Condos in this area feature units with architectural interest and modern amenities. Residents who work at the Cleveland Clinic or at University Hospitals, have an easy commute to work on the RTA Healthline, a hybrid bus line that runs the length of Euclid Avenue from downtown to uptown, with service to University Circle.