The garment industry, concentrated in the Warehouse District and along Superior between East 19th and East 25th Streets, left its mark on the city in many ways. Throughout the 20th century, Cleveland was one of the nation’s leaders in the garment industry. Small shops established in the 19th century by immigrant entrepreneurs grew to become leading manufacturers. Companies based in Cleveland made dresses, blouses, sweaters, cloaks, and suits for men, women, and children. Successful manufacturers became prominent philanthropists, helping to turn Cleveland into the best location in the nation, and immigrant workers built lives as Americans. Workers earned the money to get an education and start their families. The industry declined in the late 20th century, but its mark on the city remains.

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