1950s Maps of Playhouse Square, Cleveland

Explore 3 historic maps of Playhouse Square from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Playhouse Square's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Playhouse Square's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Playhouse Square, Cleveland maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Cleveland
    1950 Map of Cleveland
    1950 Cleveland
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Playhouse Square, including Cleveland, Akron, and other nearby areas

  2. 1953 Map of Cleveland North, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Cleveland North, 1955 Print
    1953 Cleveland North
    1955 Print · USGS
    Cleveland's lakefront and urban core are captured here in the early fifties during the city's industrial and maritime height. Genealogists and local historians can trace neighborhood landmarks from Gordon Park to Bratenahl, including Fenn College and the New York Central rail lines.

  3. 1956 Map of Cleveland, 1967 Print
    1956 Map of Cleveland, 1967 Print
    1956 Cleveland
    1967 Print · USGS
    Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania are shown at their industrial height during the mid-fifties, from the steel mills to the lakeshore. Researchers can trace the massive Ravenna Arsenal, the Ohio Turnpike, and vanished rail sidings of the B & O RR.
    3 unique versions available

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