F25-29 The Immigration Experience: How Immigration Helped Build Greater Cleveland (1796-2022) NEW
Class | Registration closed 8/31/2025
Immigration to Northern Ohio predates the arrival of Moses Cleaveland in 1796 and remains a significant factor in the regional economy. This course will examine the role immigration has played in the history of Cleveland, including its impact on the development of the modern city and its potential impact on the future of the region.
Walter Topp
Walter Topp is a writer and instructor with more than 40 years' experience in government and communications. He has worked at various times as a police officer, naval officer, newspaper reporter, technical writer and emergency manager. He holds an M.S. degree from the U.S. Army War College and a master's degree in Public Administration from Cleveland State University. He has been an instructor with ILR since 2023 and has taught courses on Cleveland history, policing and U.S. Navy History.