Downtown Toledo is proud of our ambassadors as they keep our neighborhood clean, safe and welcoming. Luckily, the feeling is mutual! The Downtown Toledo Improvement District (DTID) asked our ambassadors what they were most proud of in 2016, individually, or on behalf of our downtown. Here is what some said: Dan, who started working as an ambassador 11 years ago, said, “What I ...
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Happy Birthday Toledo, 180 years looks good on you!
Toledo has an interesting history which began in the current downtown location: Prior to Toledo’s settlement by Europeans around 1795, it was populated by indigenous people representing Wyandot, Ojibwe, Potawatomie and Odawa tribes. The Toledo War, from 1835-1836, between Ohio and Michigan was settled by the Federal Government and President Jackson. Michigan was told that the ...

Grandiose Toledo - Themed Hotel Coming to Downtown Toledo
Rebuilt from the studs for superior quality, completely rebranded and situated right in the heart of our city, The Renaissance Toledo town Hotel is opening in May 2017. It will be a chic and majestic hotel infused with local Toledo themes and featuring views of the Maumee River from the rooftop bar. The interior design will include glass culture, largely in the lobby area, an ...

Get Pumped. #OurFishOurFight
You know it’s officially hockey season when the fog horn sounds, rags are waved excitedly through the air and pubs around The Huntington Center are teeming with FINatics. The Toledo Walleye not only provide first class entertainment, but also a winning record—bringing downtown alive with excitement. Here are some fast facts about the Walleye championship history: -They are c ...

Fort Industry Square Through the Years
Fort Industry Square is a collection of historic buildings located on Summit Street between Monroe Street and Jefferson Avenue. Combined, they are 144,000 square feet which have been used for offices, retail space, restaurants and apartments while overlooking the Maumee River. In the early 1980’s, for a cost of $14 million, the majority of the buildings were renovated and conn ...

A Month of Celebration: Toledo's Heritage as the Glass City
All throughout the month of October, The Arts Commission and The Toledo Symphony will be celebrating creativity in music and glass in our community through a series of events called Hot Glass Cool Music. Hot Glass Cool Music is a sneak peak at the community festival that will take place next year. By connecting all things music and glass in Toledo, The Arts Commission and The T ...

A Busy Weekend is Ahead for Toledo
For those visiting Toledo’s Jeep Fest this weekend, there’s a lot to do in town. Toledo will be celebrating Jeep’s 75th year by presenting the Toledo Jeep Fest, a free public event that will take place on August 13 from 11:00 am- 6:00 pm. Some streets will be closed for the daylong festival while other exhibits will be held at the SeaGate Convention Centre. The Toledo Jeep ...

Downtown Toledo Loves Love
Wedding season is in full swing, and in downtown Toledo we pride ourselves on “loving love” by offering countless unique locations for your special wedding day. No matter what your style might be, there is a place for everyone from vintage to modern, and rustic to chic. Your love story is best told in downtown Toledo. The historic buildings offer great architectural vantage ...

It's a Jeep Thing
Toledo will be celebrating Jeep’s 75th year by presenting the Toledo Jeep Fest, a free public event that will take place on August 13, 2016 from 11:00 am- 6:00 pm. One of the event’s key organizers and president of United Auto Workers Local 12, Bruce Baumhower said, “Jeep has played a huge role in the growth of Toledo and continues to provide many local jobs, this event will ...

A Journey Through, Toledo 105 Years Ago
In 1912 the Internet did not exist. You could not quickly look up the address of a business, and there certainly was no GPS to help you navigate your way there. Finding your desired destination took a little more time, persistence and patience. The 47th Year Polks Toledo Directory For the Year, Commencing July 1912 is a history buff’s playground. Rich with language that is ent ...
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