Toledo, Ohio - Wikipedia
WEBBird's-eye view of Toledo drawn in 1870. An almost bloodless conflict between Ohio and the Michigan Territory, called the Toledo War (1835–1836), was "fought" over a narrow strip of land from the Indiana border to Lake Erie, now containing the city and the suburbs of Sylvania and Oregon, Ohio.
Toledo Ohio History
WEBThe rich history of the Toledo area is best told by dividing the narrative into eight distinct eras to highlight the major transformations that have shaped our region. From the prehistoric black swamp era to the rebirth of Toledo as a postindustrial city anchoring the revitalization of Northwest Ohio, the Toledo story is a fascinating journey.
Toledo | History, Attractions & Facts | Britannica
WEBToledo, city, seat (1835) of Lucas county, northwestern Ohio, U.S., at the mouth of the Maumee River (bridged). It lies along Maumee Bay (southwestern tip of Lake Erie), about 55 miles (89 km) southwest of Detroit, Mich., and is a principal Great Lakes port, being the hub of a metropolitan complex.
Home - Toledo's Attic
WEBMay 1, 2024 · Since 1997, Toledo's Attic has been Toledo's and Northwest Ohio's virtual museum focusing on the region's commercial, industrial, and social history from the late 19th through the late 20th centuries.
Timeline, 1900-1970 - Toledo's Attic
WEBApr 28, 2023 · Toledo's first mega-mall, Southland Center, opens. Toledo's port vastly expands its loading and unloading capabilities with the construction of the mammoth 313 ton gantry crane nicknamed "Big Lucas." This year 428 ships from 19 countries will make Toledo their port of call.
Local History Digital Collections - Toledo-Lucas County Public Library
WEBThe Library’s Local History and Genealogy Department offers online access to over 36,000 resources that document people, places, and events in the history of Toledo and Northwest Ohio. In our digital archive, you can explore books, photographs, oral histories, news stories, maps, historical documents, and more.
History of Toledo
WEBToledo was first established in 1866, by John Graham, under the Homestead Act, along with William Mackey and Graham’s son, Joseph. The elder Graham was an Irish born immigrant from Toledo, Ohio, and the name of that industrial town was given to the settlement near the Yaquina.
Timeline of Toledo, Ohio - Wikipedia
WEBThe following is a timeline of the history of the city of Toledo, Ohio, USA. Prior to 20th century. John Berdan. Lucas County Courthouse. 1835. Toledo Blade newspaper begins publication. [1] Lucas County, Ohio established. [2] 1836 - Erie and Kalamazoo Railroad begins operating. [3] 1837. Toledo incorporated. [3] John Berdan becomes mayor.
Toledo | Oxford Research Encyclopedia of American History
WEBA magnet for mass immigration from central and eastern Europe in the years before World War I, and for the northward migration of southerners in the interwar years, Toledo built a culturally diverse population that sustained an eccentric …
History | Destination Toledo
WEBHistory from the region’s rich past is brought to life at three sites that together make up one extraordinary Metropark. From the street, the connection between Fallen Timbers Battlefield, Fallen Timbers Monument and Fort Miamis are not obvious, but all three sites are forever, indelibly connected.
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