Guardians of Transportation

Get Guardians of Transportation Cleveland images of the statues on Hope Memorial Bridge. The unique photo includes the Ohio script.

Museum-quality posters made on thick matte paper. Add a wonderful accent to your room and office with these posters that are sure to brighten any environment.

• Paper thickness: 10.3 mil
• Paper weight: 189 g/m²
• Opacity: 94%
• ISO brightness: 104%
• Paper is sourced from Japan

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you.

The Guardians of Transportation are a series of massive Art Deco statues that stand along the Hope Memorial Bridge in Cleveland, Ohio. These eight 43-foot-tall sandstone sculptures, designed by architect Frank Walker and completed in 1932, symbolize progress and the city's deep connection to transportation and industry. Each Guardian holds a different mode of transportation, including cars, trucks, and wagons, representing the evolution of travel and commerce.

The statues have become one of Cleveland’s most iconic landmarks, embodying strength, resilience, and movement—qualities that resonate with the city’s industrial past and forward-looking future. Their significance grew even more in 2021 when Cleveland’s Major League Baseball team changed its name from the Indians to the Guardians, drawing inspiration from these statues as a representation of protection, unity, and progress.

Today, the Guardians of Transportation are not just historical sculptures; they are powerful symbols of Cleveland’s identity and spirit—standing tall, watching over the city, and reminding everyone of its enduring strength.