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Toledo Time Travels is your source for the Toledo story—past, present, and future. We host engaging conversations about local history venues, long heard about but rarely seen spaces, Glass City artifacts, and historical preservation.
1873: Harry Houdini makes his maiden visit to Toledo at the age of nineteen with his brother Theo (aka “Dash") as the Houdini Brothers at the Curio Hall at the Wonderland Theatre, near Monroe and Summit Streets. For more Toledo history, ...…
1794: In the culmination of the Northwest Indian Wars, General Anthony Wayne led American troops to a decisive victory against a confederation of Native Americans at the Battle of Fallen Timbers, just west of present-day Maumee. For more Toledo ...…
1938: Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan receives a rousing Northwest Ohio welcome when 10,000 people meet him at Toledo Municipal Airport (today called Toledo Executive Airport, renamed from Metcalf Field in 2010). For more Toledo history, visit ...…
1962: Suzee Pai, actress (Big Trouble in Little China) is born in Toledo. After appearing on Star Search in 1984, Pai began her career as a fashion model in New York City before joining the Liberty Bells cheerleading squad for the Philadelphia ...…
1885: Otto Kruger, actor (Suspense radio show, host of Lux Video Theater, High Noon, and Perry Mason) is born in Toledo. Originally a Broadway matinee idol, Kruger established a niche as a charming villain in films, such as Hitchcock's Saboteur. He ...…
1904: Micheal Owens patents a machine that automatically manufactures glass bottles. His invention revolutionizes the glass industry and creates tremendous growth in the soft drink and beer industries, as these firms now have a less expensive way of ...…
1864: Frederick Douglass and Sojourner Truth speak to a packed house at College Hall on Summit Street in Toledo. For more Toledo history, visit www.holytoledohistory.com.…
1967: Sean O'Neill, US Olympic table tennis player (1992 Olympics) is born in Toledo. For more Toledo history, visit www.holytoledohistory.com.…
1880: Jumbo the Elephant makes his Toledo debut. The giant circus performer was showcased at the beginning of each performance in Ring Number One, right after the Triumphal Pageant and Grant Entrée. For more Toledo history, visit ...…
1928: On July 23, 1928, Toledo throws a one-of-a-kind welcome celebration for Amelia Earhart, just one month after she became an international celebrity for being the first woman passenger to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. Amelia Earhart (center) ...…
1813: British and American Indian forces begin a one-week second siege of Fort Meigs by using subterfuge to draw the Americans out of the fort. The plan fails. 1825: Work begins at Middletown on the Miami and Erie Canal. The state legislature only ...…
1901: The Toledo Computing Scale and Cash Register Company is incorporated, later called Toledo Scale, and known for its slogan: "No Springs, Honest Weight." 1949: The first practical rectangular TV tube is announced in Toledo. For more Toledo ...…
1933: Club owner and bootlegger, Jack Kennedy is murdered on Edgewater Drive in Point Place. It was the culmination of Mr. Kennedy's Prohibition-era battles with the Licavoli gang, led by Yonnie Licavoli. For more Toledo history, visit ...…
1877: David Stanley Smith, American composer (Merrymount) is born in Toledo. For more Toledo history, visit www.holytoledohistory.com.…
1880: George Mullin, baseball pitcher (Detroit Tigers; no-hitter 1912) is born in Toledo. 1919: In what Jimmy Breslin wrote was the birth of the "roaring twenties," Jack Dempsey meets Jess Willard in the "fight of the century" in an 80,000-seat ...…
1909: Opening day at Swayne Field, Toledo's tenth home to organized baseball since 1883. Noah H. Swayne, the donor of the land, hoped to change Toledo's poor baseball image by constructing the finest ballpark the minors had ever known. Swayne Field ...…
1934: Jamie Farr, actor (Klinger on M*A*S*H, AfterMASH) is born in Toledo. For more Toledo history, visit www.holytoledohistory.com.…
1976: Mother Teresa speaks to an overflow crowd of 2,700 people at the Masonic Auditorium. For more Toledo history, visit www.holytoledohistory.com.…
1942: Actress Marlene Dietrich leads a Jeep Day Rally in downtown Toledo. For more Toledo history, visit www.holytoledohistory.com.…
1946: Marcia Carolyn (Marcy) Kaptur, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, is born in Toledo. After attending St. Ursula Academy in Toledo, she graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1968 and completed a Master of Urban ...…
1879: Roger Bresnahan, American Baseball Hall of Fame catcher, outfielder and manager (St. Louis Cardinals; invented shin guards and batting helmets after getting beaned in the head ) is born in Toledo. For more Toledo history, visit ...…
1910: Blanche Scott arrives in Toledo in a customized Overland runabout, fitted with its own built-in wardrobe trunk and toilet, on her way to San Francisco to become the second woman to complete a cross-country trip by automobile. For more Toledo ...…
1934: Auto-Lite and FLU 18384 reached a tentative agreement settling the Auto-Lite Strike. The union won a 5 percent wage increase, and a minimum wage of 35 cents an hour. For more Toledo history, visit www.holytoledohistory.com.…
Tucked away at 8848 State Rt. 108, across from the Fulton County Fairgrounds, the Museum and Welcome Center of Fulton County offers visitors a captivating journey through the region’s rich history. With state-of-the-art exhibits, interactive displays, and a deep dive into the people and events that shaped Fulton County, this museum is a must-visit destination for history lovers and curious travelers alike.
…Tucked away in downtown Defiance, the Andrew L. Tuttle Museum may not be the largest historical site in the state, but what it lacks in size, it more than makes up for in local charm and historical depth. Whether you’re a history buff, a curious traveler, or a longtime resident looking to learn more about your city’s past, this museum is a must-visit destination.
…So, you’re planning a family trip to Frankenmuth. I know what you are thinking. Frankenmuth is about carriage tours, Bavarian-style architecture, chicken dinners, and Christmas decorations. Think again if you are a fan of local history. The ...…
The Arts Commission is launching an immersive public art project to provide a unique channel for the community to share Toledo’s history of glassmaking with future generations. Field of Histories, to be installed by late 2023, will consist of ...…
In light of the recent news that Lucas County received a $1 million award from the State of Ohio for asbestos abatement and lead-based paint removal from the Spitzer Building, we thought it would be timely to take a look back on the rich history of ...…
Every third Thursday evening in Waterville will be frighteningly more interesting this summer thanks to a series of tours hosted by the Waterville Historical Society. From June through October, the group will be hosting an hour and a half program ...…
Are you making plans for this summer? Here's a list of special events at Sauder Village you'll want to consider. If this is your first visit, be sure to set aside time, in addition to any special events, to explore the pioneer settlement and the ...…
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