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Cleveland, Ohio 1933 Pictorial Map - Vintage Wall Art | Multiple Sizes & Materials

This stunning 1933 pictorial map of Cleveland, Ohio is a rare window into the city's golden industrial era — reproduced in your choice of size and material, and ready to frame. Originally illustrated by artists Carl Whares and Ralph Jaster, the map blends geographic accuracy with the whimsical hand-drawn charm of 1930s American cartography. Whether you're a Cleveland native, an Ohio history collector, or a vintage map enthusiast, this is a statement piece that tells a story.

About This Map

Created in 1933 — at the height of the Great Depression — this pictorial map presents Greater Cleveland with remarkable optimism, bearing the tagline: "A Good Place to Visit. To Play. To Work. To Live." The illustration style, characteristic of mid-century American pictorial cartography, uses vignette drawings of landmarks, industries, and neighborhoods to paint a vivid portrait of a city that was simultaneously a cultural destination and an industrial powerhouse.

Your Print Options

Choose the size and material that works best for your space:

	12 × 18,	16 × 24,	24 × 36

Satin Polypropylene — A smooth, semi-gloss finish that renders fine map detail and typography with exceptional crispness. Lightweight, durable, and easy to frame. The ideal choice for traditional wall display.

Artist Canvas — A textured, gallery-quality print surface that gives the 1930s illustration a rich, painterly depth. Looks equally at home unframed or gallery-wrapped. A premium choice for collectors and gift-givers.

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Landmarks & Points of Interest Shown

Downtown Cleveland: Public Square, Terminal Tower, Union Station, Federal Reserve Bank, Courthouse, Board of Education
Churches & Institutions: St. John's Cathedral, Jewish Temple, Epworth-Euclid Church, Church of the Covenant
Culture & Education: Western Reserve Historical Society, Case School of Applied Science, Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland Clinic
Entertainment: Euclid Beach Park ("Coney Island of the West"), Wildwood Opera in the Woods, Rockefeller Park, Brookside Zoo
Industry: Steel Industries, Cuyahoga Valley Oil Refineries, Stock Yards — capturing Cleveland's role as a national industrial center
Neighborhoods & Suburbs: Lakewood, Shaker Heights, Berea, Hudson, Mentor, Painesville, Gates Mills, Kirtland Hills
Transportation: Airport, Rapid Transit, New York Central & Pennsylvania Railroad lines
Great Lakes compass rose and distance inset map

Print Specifications

Detail	Info
Original Date	1933
Artists	Carl Whares & Ralph Jaster
Available Sizes	12×18, 16×24, 24×36 inches
Materials	Satin Polypropylene or Artist Canvas
Condition	New
Packaging	Rolled and shipped in a rigid protective tube

Who Buys This Map?

This print is popular with:

Cleveland, Ohio natives and transplants looking for a meaningful connection to home
Vintage map and antique print collectors
Mid-century American history and cartography enthusiasts
Interior designers sourcing unique, conversation-starting wall art
Gift shoppers looking for something personal and lasting for a Cleveland friend or family member

Keywords: Cleveland Ohio map, 1930s Cleveland, vintage Cleveland art, Ohio wall map, pictorial map print, Lake Erie map, Cleveland history, Cuyahoga County, Great Depression era Ohio, antique style map, Cleveland landmarks, Terminal Tower art, Cleveland gift

Ships rolled in a rigid protective mailing tube. See all photos for full detail. Questions welcome.