The second volume in a set of photographic books looking at the history of Cleveland through five distinct eras; Vol 1 : The Erie; a look at the indigenous people who lived in the area prior to European settlement. Vol 2: Early Settlement; the story of the founding and initial settlement of "Cleaveland". Vol 3: Port of Trade; how the opening up of the Erie Canal and trade along the Great Lakes finally led to the growth of the city of "Cleveland", Vol 4: Industry; the industrial revolution that truly built the town, and Vol 5: Today; a visual question as to the future of the area.