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Toledo: The 20th Century

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From the back cover:

"After a period of slow growth during the 19th century, Toledo began the 20th with a rapid expansion in industrialization, urbanization, and immigration.

The titans of industry who had begun to transform Toledo in the late 1800s continued to expand their fortunes while expanding their businesses, and soon were joined by others who took advantage of the city's potential. A new industry would emerge from the bicycle factories and wagon works of the 19th century--the automobile industry. It would dominate Toledo's economy in the 20th century, and by the 1920s, Toledo had one of the highest rates of industrial growth in the country. In addition to Jeeps, scales, glass, spark plugs, and transmissions, Toledo was also known for its civic reforms, strong labor unions, and fine cultural institutions. While Toledo never became "The Future Great City of the World" that Jesup Scott envision or even the futuristic "Toledo Tomorrow" that Norman Bel Geddes imagined, at the beginning of the 21st century, Toledo is a successful city with an interesting past and a hopeful future."

Product details:

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Arcadia Publishing; Illustrated edition (October 24, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0738534080
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0738534084
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 0.31 x 9.25 inches
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Toledo: The 20th Century

From April through October, visitors can take guided* or self-guided tours of the fort and museum. Historical interpreters, dressed in period clothing, are on hand to provide all kinds of historic demonstrations, discuss the history of the fort, and answer any questions. Come discover a part of Ohio history you never knew was here!

*Guided tours are offered (at no additional cost) at 11am & 3 pm, Wednesday through Saturday and at 12:30 pm and 3 pm on Sundays. Tours are contingent upon staff availability.

For more information, including admission rates and information about special events, please visit, fortmeigs.org or call 419-874-4121. 

We look forward to your visit!  

Fort Meigs Historic Site & Visitor Center

29100 W. River Rd. Perrysburg, OH 43551

Hours of Operation

Wednesday - Saturday

9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday

Noon - 5:00 p.m.

Monday & Tuesday

Closed