Toledo’s Old West End: Museum Neighborhood Stroll

Embark on a captivating journey through Toledo's Old West End Museum Neighborhood, where a treasure trove of architectural marvels awaits your discovery. Venture through the charming streets of the western section of Old West End, renowned for its stunning array of Victorian, Edwardian, and Arts and Crafts residences. Among the highlights is the former home of Toledo's glass pioneer, Edward Drummond Libbey, and his wife, Florence Scott Libbey. Their legacy in shaping Toledo as 'The Glass City' is unmistakable, especially as they generously donated the grounds for the world-renowned Toledo Museum of Art. Other highlights of this tour include: • The grandeur of the Edward Ford Mansion, boasting an Italianate design adorned with exquisite, glazed brick and terra cotta accents. • The opulence of the Bartley Mansion, a magnificent Châteauesque masterpiece commissioned by the affluent Toledo grocer Rudolph A. Bartley in 1905. • The splendor of the nearly 40-acre campus of the Toledo Museum of Art, featuring six buildings, ranging from Neoclassical to Art Deco to contemporary architecture, green space, and a sculpture garden. • Tillinghas/Willys House, a Tudor-style home of vast proportions, medieval detail, and stories that can't be made up. Led by your knowledgeable hosts, award-winning history author Tedd Long, and Dr. Ted Ligibel, Director Emeritus of Eastern Michigan University's esteemed Historic Preservation program, this stroll promises a captivating blend of history and architectural splendor. Dr. Ligibel's extensive expertise, dating back to his tenure with the Landmarks Committee of the Maumee Valley Historical Society in 1974, adds depth and insight to your exploration that you won’t hear anywhere else. Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Toledo's Old West End, a neighborhood steeped in history and adorned with architectural gems. Join us on this unforgettable journey through one of the world's most esteemed museum neighborhoods in the United States. This tour is part of a three-part series that explores the enchanting Old West End Historic District, available exclusively on the VoiceMap app.

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