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A Toledo’s Attic Slide Presentation Bank Row Location: Foot of Madison Avenue, Toledo This two block strip of Madison Avenue was Toledo's financial district. On this corner in the summer of 1931, thousands of panicked depositors crowded to remove their savings from the city's banks. All but one bank closed their doors and liquidated in the Great Depression. Bicentennial Trees Location: Civic Center Plaza Text: This grove of trees was presented by the Standard Oil Company of Ohio in Celebration of the nation's Bicentennial. Bill of Rights and 10 Commandments Location: Adams and Erie Streets (located within yards of each other)

The topic of numerous legal battles, the Ten Commandments monument has been in place for more than five decades. The monument was donated to the city Fraternal Order of the Eagles in 1957. Civil War Urn Location: Civic Center Plaza

Text: Dedicated to the Memory of Our Fathers, 1861-1865. Erected by the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Regiment No. 66. Dorr Street Location: Dorr runs from Washington St. West to the city limits Dorr Street was the commercial heart of the African American community until it was destroyed in a fit of "Urban Renewal" in the late 1960s. Residents were displaced amid promises to "rebuild" the community. Even today, thirty years later, much of the area remains empty grassy lots. Fort Lawrence & Port Industry Location: NE corner of Summit and Monroe Streets, Toledo This pioneer village, which was united with its downriver rival, Vistula, to be incorporated as Toledo in 1837, was platted by Cincinnati businessmen in 1817. The "Panic" of 1819 caused the enterprise to default. The village was re-platted in 1832. A two-story log warehouse along Swan Creek was the first important structure. The village was named for Captain James Lawrence, War of 1812 naval hero.

Text: On the site, July 4, 1805, a treaty was concluded with the chiefs of the Ottawa, Chippewa, Pottawatomie, Shawnee, Muncie, and Delaware tribes. The Indians ceded their title to over 2.7 million acres in the Firelands, now Erie and Huron counties, and the Connecticut Western Reserve. Little else is known about "Fort Industry", which appears as a symbolic blockhouse on Toledo’s official seal and flag. General Steedman Memorial Location: Galena and Summit Sts. Carrick's Ford - Chickamauga - James B. Steedman, Major- General, U.S.V. - Born 1817, Died 1883 - Erected by W.J. Finlay, 1888. Government Center Location: In front of Government Center, Jackson Blvd., Toledo Text: After consolidation of the villages of Fort Lawrence and Vistula, the City of Toledo was incorporated in 1837. Originally named "Toledo" in 1833, the site became part of Ohio when the "Toledo War," a bloodless boundary conflict with Michigan, was resolved by Congress in 1836. Settlers were attracted by the commercial potential of the Maumee River, called "Miami of the Lake," and later the Miami-Erie Canal.

With water and rail transportation, Toledo developed into a major trade center and world port. Before 1900, Toledo manufactured large numbers of bicycles and wagons, In this century, Toledo has become a major automotive manufacturing center. The glass industry was attracted to Toledo in 1888 by the discovery of natural gas south of the city. Since then, Toledo has been widely known as "Glass Capital of the World."

Jeep Parkway Location: Jeep Pkwy, Toledo Text: BIRTHPLACE OF THE JEEP. In 1909, John North Willys moved the Overland Auto Co. from Indianapolis to the former Pope- Toledo plant on Central Avenue. As Willys- Overland, the company expanded its facilities and ranked second in annual auto production nationwide from 1912 to 1916. Here were developed and produced various models of the Overland, Willys-Knight, Whippet, Willys, and Jeep vehicles.

In 1940, Willys engineer Delmar "Barney" Roos, developed a prototype for a rugged, lightweight vehicle for the Army. Production began in 1941. Of the 651,068 Jeeps produced during World War II, Toledo’s Willys- Overland Motors assembled 57% of them, one every 1 1/3 minutes. By the war’s end (1945) the versatile Jeep (General Purpose Vehicle) was known the world over.

Memorial Hall Monument Location: Central Library, Toledo Text: This marker commemorates the old Soldier's Memorial Hall that stood near this site until the 1950s. Memorial Hall was built by the donations of Civil War veterans and included both a Civil War museum and a public meeting hall that hosted many famous speakers. Port of Toledo Display Location: Beneath the west approach of the Cherry Street Bridge Text: Toledo and the River - Ships and the River - People and the River This display has been developed through the courtesy of the Toledo-Lucas County Port Authority. Text and graphics by the Institute for Great Lakes Research, Bowling Green State University. Design by Joseph Vecchio. Artifacts donated by Columbia Transportation Division/Oglebay Norton Company and Ninth United States Coast Guard District/Aids to Navigation.

Richard T. Gosser Memorial Location: Ashland Avenue Text: Richard T. Gosser - Labor Leader - Vice President - U.A.W. - 1947-1962 River Walk-Central Plaza Location: Summit and Washington Sts. Text: The year 1817 marks Toledo's origin. In that year Cincinnati businessmen purchased land along the Maumee River and at the mouth Swan Creek and platted Port Lawrence in what was presumed to be the Territory of Michigan. The first important building was a two-story log warehouse, built near this spot on the west bank of the creek. . . A financial panic two years later caused the community enterprise to default. The village was replatted in 1832. A rival village of Vistula was established just downstream from Port Lawrence in 1833 by Benjamin Stickney and Edward Bissell. Both towns competed for growth and the lake trade. River Walk-Middle Grounds Location: Summit and Washington Sts. Text: The Middle Grounds served as the nucleus for Toledo's commercial development. In the city's early years it was first called the Middle Ground due to its location between Swan Creek and the Maumee River. Landfill expanded this area which was originally a narrow strip of land adjacent marshes. Docks, warehouses, grain elevators, and the city's train depot were all built on and along the Middle Grounds. There were even hotels, boarding houses and a church for railroaders and sailors. The historic Oliver House (1859) sets on the area's highest elevation.

In 1840 the Hotel sight [sic] had been designated as Courthouse Square. The major means of transportation of the day, lake vessels, canal boats and railroads, all converged at the middle grounds creating an area of great commercial activity. The destructive 1883 flood changed the face of this area forever. The train depot was moved to higher ground and in time the area was relegated to use for rail yards and warehousing. Declining use of the Erie Canal, which terminated at Swan Creek, forced grain elevators to relocate upriver.

By the 1880's this once busy commercial area fell into neglect and was all but forgotten. An attempt at residential development failed in the early 1990s. In 1997 Owens-Corning Corporation dedicated its corporate headquarters on the middle grounds with a dramatic contemporary building bringing new faces and a new life to the historic area.

River Walk-Warehouse District Location: Summit and Washington Sts. Text: West of this site on can see a number of older buildings of varying size and design. This area, adjacent to downtown Toledo, served as a center for wholesale warehousing, storage, and shipping for many years.

The growth of this area was largely due to the close proximity of Swan Creek which was commercially navigable at that time. This waterway also served as the northern terminus of the Miami and Erie Canal from Cincinnati until 1913, thus providing access for both lake and canal shipping. Major rail lines including The Clover Leaf Division of the Toledo, St. Louis and Western R.R. (later the Nickel Plate R.R.) offered, direct rail service to the major businesses and warehouses. An electric interurban line and trucking facilities also operated from the area.

Swayne Field Location: Monroe and Detroit Avenues, Toledo Text: Swayne Field was the home field of the Toledo Mud Hens. Over this wall flew balls hit by many baseball legends. The Toledo Blade Location: Toledo Text: The Toledo Blade is the city’s oldest continuing business. The newspaper was first published on December 19, 1835, during the Ohio- Michigan boundary dispute known as the "Toledo War." The name is derived from that conflict and the famous swords of Toledo, Spain. A copy of the first edition and two gift swords from that Spain city are displayed inside the Blade Building.

David Ross Locke, editor (1865-1888), made The Blade nationally known. Using the pseudonym, Petroleum V. Nasby, Locke gained fame for his satirical Nasby Letters and advocacy of social reforms. On May 1, 1927, President Coolidge assisted Paul Block, Blade publisher (1926-1941), by touching a gold key at the White House to officially start the presses at this location.

The Toledo Zoo Location: The Anthony Wayne Trail entrance to the zoo The Anthony Wayne Trail, constructed in the 1930s, was built over much of the shared route of two canal systems: The Wabash and Erie, which joined Toledo with Indiana and operated from 1843 until 1874; and the Miami and Erie, which joined Toledo with Cincinnati and operated from 1845 until 1913. These development in the Maumee Valley were responsible for the creation of the Great Lakes port city of Toledo.

Text: Now ranked among the country’s finest, Text: Hard hit as any city by the Great the zoo began in 1900 with one large Depression of the 1930s, Toledo benefited woodchuck in a box at Walbridge Park. After greatly from the federal "New Deal" the organization of the Toledo Zoological programs. Construction of several zoo Society, 1905-10, the zoo began its steady buildings was only one of the public works growth, particularly after 1923 under the that transformed the city. Federal and local leadership of Percy C. Jones. An ambitious projects provided two high school stadiums, federal construction program during the Great nine elementary schools, park shelter houses, Depression of the 1930s provided several major highways, and an architectural landmark, the structures. Toledo Public Library.

The University of Toledo-Bancroft Campus Location: W. Bancroft Street, between Secor and Douglas HIGHLIGHTS UT is a State University located in Northwest Ohio, USA UT has eight colleges: Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Health and Human Services, Law, Pharmacy, and the University College UT has professional accreditation in many areas including: Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), American Association of Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy, American Bar Association, Computer Science Accreditation Commission and many other areas The University of Toledo began in 1872 as a UT has over 20,000 students - 900 international students private arts and trades school offering painting from 102 countries. and architectural drawing as its only subjects. In UT has 82 computer labs on campus the 125 years since, the university has grown into UT libraries hold over 2 million volumes a comprehensive institution offering more than The fall 15th day enrollment for the 2004-2005 academic 250 undergraduate and graduate programs to year was 19,480 students. over than 20,000 students from around the UT offers more than 250 programs of study in eight world. colleges: Arts & Sciences, Business, Education, Engineering, The campus is on more than 200 acres with Health and Human Services, Law, Pharmacy, and many new and beautifully restored buildings. University College. The campus is located in one of Toledo's finest The University of Toledo holds a "Doctoral/Research residential sections, it provides a suburban Extensive" classification from the Carnegie Foundation. atmosphere, yet is an integral part of the civic, The University of Toledo is listed in the most recent edition cultural and commercial life of the city. of the "100 Best Colleges for African-American Students."

The University of Toledo-Scott Park Location: Scott Park Campus

Text: THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO. The Toledo University of Arts and Trades was established in 1872 with an endowment of 160 acres of land from Jesup W. Scott, local pioneer, publisher, and real estate broker. Scott envisioned Toledo as the "Future Great City of the World" and wanted an institution to train young people to fulfill their roles in the city’s bright future.

The University changed its name several times — to the Manual Training School (1884), The Polytechnic School (1900), and The University of the City of Toledo (1921). It changed locations many times as well, until President Henry Doerman brought it to this location in 1931. The University was supported by the city from 1883 to 1967, when it joined Ohio’s system of state universities.

In 1872, Jesup W. Scott donated 160 acres at this site as an endowment for a university to train "artists and artisans" to assume important roles in a growing industrial Toledo. The University held classes at Scott Park from 1922 to 1931. In 1969, the site of Scott’s land donation became the site of the University’s Community and Technical College.

The Valentine Theatre Location: St. Clair and Adams Sts. Text: Artful theater beats in the heart of downtown Toledo at the Valentine Theater, located in the Renaissance Building.

This beautiful theater features art deco/Victorian design and provides a glamorous venue for several arts organizations and special events. This 900-seat theater features a single screen, state of the art environment complete with top notch lighting and sound systems. The Valentine Theater is located on the corner of Superior Street and Adams Street in Toledo, Ohio within the historic Renaissance Building in downtown Toledo.

This historic theater has become the headquarters of the local theater art scene. Visitors enjoy several productions every year including the traditional Christmas Carol production every December.

The Toledo Symphony, the Toledo Ballet and the Toledo Repertoire Theater all utilize main stage, three rehearsal halls and several offices within the Valentine Theater. For more information on The Valentine The Valentine Theater had the largest stage in the country when it opened in 1895 and experienced its first major interior renovation in the Theatre, click here: early 1940s. http://www.toledo.com/attractions/index.php

The Valentine experienced major renovations again in the 1960s and 1996. Then the theater completed an extensive restoration in October 1999.

Many of these projects would not have been completed without the outstanding support from community members and sponsors.

Toledo Museum of Art Location: On museum grounds, Toledo Text: THE TOLEDO MUSEUM OF ART. Founded in 1901 under the leadership of Edward Drummond Libbey, who established the glass industry in Toledo, the Museum building was designed by the architect Edward Green. It was completed in three stages in 1912, 1926, and 1933. From the outset the Museum has aimed to be a community and educational resource in the visual and performing arts.

Libbey, who died in 1925, left his collection to the museum and generous endowment. Under museum directors, Blake-More Godwin (1927-1958), and Otto Wittman (1959-1977) continued the efforts to build a collection that would be known for the quality of its carefully selected works of art. By the time Wittman retired, the museum had tripled in size. Roger Mandle, director from 1977 to 1988, was responsible, working with curators, for a series of outstanding acquisitions in virtually every field in which the museum collect, with an emphasis on seeking major twentieth century works. David Steadman became director in 1988.

Ranked among the country's top fifteen art museums, the Toledo Museum of Art pleasantly surprises many visitors, who discover treasures from ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome; paintings by such Old Masters as El Greco, Rubens, Rembrandt, Gainsborough and Turner; decorative arts, African and Asian art; and works by modern masters as Matisse, Picasso, Hopper, and Nevelson.

Toledo Fire Fighter's Memorial Location: Huron and Beech Sts. Text:

T.F.D.

Last Alarm

We dedicate this memorial to perpetuate the memory of those firemen who have answered their last alarm. I.A.F.F. Toledo Fire Fighters 92. (Following this is a list of 41 fire fighters killed in the line of duty and 6 killed in military service.) Toledo Police Memorial Location: Civic Center Plaza

Text: Toledo Police Memorial Garden - Dedicated May 13, 1981 - In Memory of those City of Toledo policemen who gave their lives in the line of duty. Made possible by generous contributions of concerned citizens, organizations and businesses and through the special efforts of Patrolman Harry W. Broadway.

Text: IN MEMORIAM - Toledo Police Department - Killed in Action

Sgt. J. Boyle, 1897-1908,Ptl. A.H. Schultz, 1908-1914, Det. K. Bartecki, 1911-1915, Ptl. A. Reimer, 1909-1915, Ptl. L.S. Jaswiecki, 1917-1918, Ptl. W.A. Bather, 1917-1919, Ptl. G.F. Zapf, 1917-1919, Ptl. H. Mossbrugger, 1920-1921, Ptl. H.A. Dowell, 1918-1921, Ptl. W.H. Kress, 1918-1921, Ptl. C.W. McGuire, 1921-1921, Ptl. W. Reed, 1917- 1921 , Ptl. F. Bacon, 1918-1922, Det. W.J. Martin, 1900-1922, Det. W. H. Julert, 1917-1924, Ptl. W.E. Mullin, 1919-1925, Ptl. G. Zientara, 1920-1928, Ptl. E. Obriest, 1926-1931 , Ptl. E. Keim, 1931-1932, Ptl. H. O'Neill, 1930-1936, Ptl. F. Disel, 1933-1944, Det. J. McCarthy, 1923-1947, Ptl. H.G. Stevens, 1922-1948, Ptl. A. Fadell, 1947-1948, Ptl. W.P. Boyle, 1958-1961, Ptl. D.C. Brown, 1955-1962, Ptl. W. Miscannon, 1967-1970, Ptl. J. Hassett, 1880-1880, Ptl. C.W. Russell, 1897-1906, Ptl. N.C. Smith, 1910-1911

Toledo's First High School & Public Library Location: Grounds of the main library, Michigan Street, Toledo

Text: TOLEDO’S FIRST HIGH SCHOOL. Toledo High School opened in 1854 on the site of the city’s first log schoolhouse. After an 1895 fire, it was rebuilt and named Central High School. The facility closed in 1914 with the opening of Scott and Waite high schools. It reopened as Woodward Technical School and later became Vocational High. The building was razed in 1938 for construction of the Toledo Public Library.

Although Toledo has a subscription library as early as 1838, the city’s first free public library opened in 1873 at Madison and Summit streets. The library constructed a building at Madison and Ontario streets in 1890. The Public Works Administration helped finance the present building which was dedicated on September 4, 1940. The county’s three library systems merged in 1970.

Toledo's First Hospital Location: By St. Vincent Medical Center near the Cherry Street entrance to the parking area opposite Frederick Street, Toledo

Text: St. Vincent’s Hospital, renamed the St. Vincent Medical Center in 1983, was founded in 1855 by the Sisters of Charity of Montreal, the "Grey Nuns." They came, following the 1854 cholera epidemic, in answer to a plea from a local Catholic priest "to raise orphans and help cure the sick." The facility has been located at this site since 1858.

St. Vincent’s has pioneered many of Toledo’s medical "firsts", among which are:

1869: First school of nursing which was Ohio’s first Catholic school of nursing.

1915: First hospital to install x-ray equipment.

1955: First hospital to have a department of nuclear medicine.

1967: First Burn Unit in NW Ohio.

1975: First to have hospital-based alcoholism treatment center.

1979: First area Life Flight service.

Toledo's Labor Temple Location: Corner of 10th and Adams Sts., Toledo

Text: Built with the individual donations of thousands of Toledo's trade unionists, the old Labor Temple was the site of many events in the city's industrial and social history.

Vistula Historic District Location: Southwest corner of Summit and Lagrange streets

Text: VISTULA HISTORIC DISTRICT. The pioneer village of Vistula is now bounded by Walnut, Champlain, Chestnut, Magnolia, and Summit streets. Established in 1833 by Benjamin F. Stickney and Edward Bissell, Vistula was merged with its rival, Port Lawrence, and in 1837 both villages were incorporated as Toledo. The Vistula Historic District, Toledo’s oldest neighborhood, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. Toledo’s Canals Location: On the courthouse square near the corner of Michigan and Jackson streets, Toledo Text: TOLEDO’S CANALS. The first canal boat arrived in Toledo from Indiana in 1843 via the Wabash & Erie Canal. The Miami & Erie Canal from Cincinnati was completed in 1845. It joined the W & E Canal near Defiance and they shared the same course along the Maumee River. The final section of the canal from Toledo’s Swan Creek Side Cut to Manhattan and passed across the present courthouse square.

Toledo won the canal business and became its northern terminus when the state abandoned the Manhattan extension in 1864. The Indiana link ceased operation in 1874. Railroad competition and 1913’s severe flooding marked the end of Ohio’s canal era. From Waterville to Toledo the Anthony Wayne Trail now follows the historic route of the former canals. Vistula Historic District Location: Southwest corner of Summit and Lagrange streets