The Ark, ca. 1835 ID: 6897 | This file appears in: Cleveland Museum of Natural History This is the only known image of The Ark, the Public Square gathering place recognized as the first natural history institution in Cleveland. It was erected on the northeast corner of the square around 1830 as part of Leonard Case Sr.'s homestead. Case's two sons hosted meetings there that included discussions about the latest scientific findings and inspections of animal specimens and other curiosities. The Ark was demolished in 1875. | Source: Cleveland Museum of Natural History Download Original File SourceCleveland Museum of Natural History "The Ark, ca. 1835" appears in: Cleveland Museum of Natural History