Welcome to The Encyclopedia of Cleveland History-- the very first complete urban encyclopedia to appear the World Wide Web! This on-line version includes everything contained in the printed version of the book, plus much, much more. Here you will find:A

Information Please has been providing authoritative answers to all kinds of factual questions since 1938—first as a popular radio quiz show, then starting in 1947 as an annual almanac, and since 1998 on the Internet. Many things have changed since 1938, but not our dedication to providing reliable information, in a way that engages and entertains. The site includes timelines of various eras of history, along with listing of events from many facets of life by year.