Cleveland, Ohio: The Guardians of Transportation
The Guardians of Transportation are mythic figures carved into pylons on either end of a Cleveland bridge. Each holds a type of wheeled conveyance in its god-like hands. Wide sidewalks allow puny pedestrians to marvel with envy. So impressive that Cleveland re-named its baseball team for them.
- Address:
- Carnegie Ave., Cleveland, OH
- Directions:
- The Guardians are at both ends of the Carnegie Ave./Hwy 10 bridge over the Cuyahoga River. Suggested parking at the West Side Market on the corner of Hwy 10 and W. 25th St., then walk east onto the bridge.
- Admission:
- Free
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There is a sidewalk that is walkable on both sides. It is protected from traffic by 4-ft.-ish barriers. You cannot easily cross the road in the middle. Now the mascot of the baseball team!
[Chris Jones, 07/31/2021]
At both ends of Cleveland's Lorain-Carnegie Bridge (Hope Memorial Bridge) are four larger-than-life statues known to residents as "The Guardians of Traffic." The Guardians each hold a different vehicle in their hands, which is meant to portray the history of ground transport.
The four figures have become iconic to Cleveland and are often depicted in local artworks and retail shops, and are tattooed on the bodies of the Cleveland elite. They are a must-see for anyone interested in visiting an authentic Cleveland staple.
The nearby West Side Market offers free parking, or you can find a meter near downtown's Progressive Field. The Bridge has wide sidewalks that allow for easy walking.
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Voted one of the most beautiful bridges of 1932 by the American Institute of Steel Construction. The Guardians -- officially named the Lords of Transportation -- were designed and sculpted by Frank Walker and Henry Hering.