CLE Walking Tour: Cleveland Centre Historic District
Join Us for National Historic Preservation Month!
Date & Time
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Location
In Front of Merwin's Wharf
Speaker(s)
Tom Yablonsky
CLE Hours
1.0
Step into Cleveland’s historic Centre District—the birthplace of the city’s commercial and industrial legacy—nestled in the Flats along the Cuyahoga River. Once envisioned as Cleveland’s central hub, this area’s strategic location fueled early growth through waterways, canals, and railroads.
This guided tour explores the powerful intersection of law, history, and the built environment, highlighting how historic preservation extends beyond protecting the past. Through real-world examples, participants will examine how legal frameworks, public policy, and private investment shape redevelopment efforts, support adaptive reuse, and influence the future of urban communities.
Rain date for this program is Tuesday, May 26th.
Speaker
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Tom YablonskySenior Advisor, Downtown Cleveland Alliance
Important Info for CLE Programs
Requirements for Receiving CLE Credits:
Attending Virtually
- Use your unique Zoom link to verify attendance
- View the program on your computer or phone (audio-only participation is not permitted)
- Complete any live polls administered during the program
- Complete the post-program survey
Attending In-Person
- Complete the post-program survey sent via email after the program