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A new bridge over the Cuyahoga River sparked a protest in 1836. Soon, the newly dubbed cities of Cleveland and her rival across the river, Ohio City, went to battle.
A new bridge over the Cuyahoga River, along with the impending demolishment of an old bridge, sparked a protest in 1836. Soon, the newly dubbed cities of Cleveland and her rival across the river, Ohio City, went to battle. Cleveland Metroparks historian, Judy MacKeigan, presents a light-hearted and informative presentation on the “Infamous Bridge War” and the possible origins of the less serious rivalry between today’s East and West side Clevelanders.
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