Friday, October 4, 2024

A Lesson in Toledo History

100 years in the making

Located a half mile from the University of Toledo, the neighborhood of Westmoreland was designated a historical district by the National Register of Historic Places in 1986, helping the area to preserve its architectural beauty. The Westmoreland Ohio Historical Marker will be unveiled during the neighborhood’s Centennial Celebration. Explore the architecture and history through a tour of the area’s first residential home. Walking Tour brochures will also be available.

Noon | Saturday | June 11
Westmoreland neighborhood | 2005 Mount Vernon Ave.
historicwestmoreland.com | Free

130 years in the Old South End

Since its beginnings as a mission church for German immigrants in 1886, the St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church has served as a community center in the Old South End. The gorgeous, Gothic-revival church will receive an Ohio Historical Marker at noon on Sunday, June 12. St. Lucas is the first Old South End church to receive this recognition. The ceremony will be held on the front lawn in front of the congregation with a festival Eucharist led by Pastor Martin E. Billmeier at 10:30am. During the dedication, Toledo Mayor, Paula Hicks-Hudson will present a Mayoral Proclamation and Toledo City Councilmen Rob Ludeman and Peter Ujvagi will present a City Council Resolution.

745 Walbridge Ave | 419-243-8189
stlucastoledo.org | Free

100 years in the making

Located a half mile from the University of Toledo, the neighborhood of Westmoreland was designated a historical district by the National Register of Historic Places in 1986, helping the area to preserve its architectural beauty. The Westmoreland Ohio Historical Marker will be unveiled during the neighborhood’s Centennial Celebration. Explore the architecture and history through a tour of the area’s first residential home. Walking Tour brochures will also be available.

Noon | Saturday | June 11
Westmoreland neighborhood | 2005 Mount Vernon Ave.
historicwestmoreland.com | Free

130 years in the Old South End

Since its beginnings as a mission church for German immigrants in 1886, the St. Lucas Evangelical Lutheran Church has served as a community center in the Old South End. The gorgeous, Gothic-revival church will receive an Ohio Historical Marker at noon on Sunday, June 12. St. Lucas is the first Old South End church to receive this recognition. The ceremony will be held on the front lawn in front of the congregation with a festival Eucharist led by Pastor Martin E. Billmeier at 10:30am. During the dedication, Toledo Mayor, Paula Hicks-Hudson will present a Mayoral Proclamation and Toledo City Councilmen Rob Ludeman and Peter Ujvagi will present a City Council Resolution.

745 Walbridge Ave | 419-243-8189
stlucastoledo.org | Free

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