The 1920s witnessed a frenzied wave of construction throughout Cleveland by the Van Sweringens. Extending upon their plans for the Union Terminal, the brothers led efforts to create a new transportation infrastructure for the city. An electrified railway was under construction throughout Cleveland to enable steam trains to enter the terminal; a new rapid transit line was built to near completion that extended from East Cleveland to the city's west side; and underpasses were constructed for a future subway connection in the downtown transportation hub. These projects, as well as the brothers impressive plans for the city's future, were abandoned in 1930 due to the financial strains brought on by the Great Depression. | Source: Shaker Historical SocietyDownload Original File
