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Bus Tour: Glass City Garters, Gambling, Gangsters and Gin explores Toledo's notorious past
Join one of our new bus tours exploring the history in Toledo of gangster battles, gambling, rum running, and prostitution in the first part of the 20th century. We'll explore the history of Toledo becoming a haven for gangsters from other cities, how Toledo was key in bootlegging, and why prostitution was legalized!
For dates and ticket information click here.
Visit the Toledo History Museum - Admission is free!
Hittin’ the Town: Glass City Garters, Gambling, Gangsters and Gin Bus Tour (13abc.com)
Toledo played a major role in the development of the auto industry
The “Wagush” Dugout Canoe is back on display
After being on display at the National Museum of the Great Lakes, the canoe is back on display at the Toledo History Museum. Click here for more information.
Toledo's Million Dollar Robbery
Written by Lou Hebert, the true life story behind one of the biggest Post Office robberies in history. And, it happened in Toledo. Click here to read.
History of the University of Toledo
London Mitchell's podcast interview with Barbara Floyd on her in-depth book on the history of the University of Toledo. Click here to listen.
Baseball is part of the heart and soul of Toledo, Ohio
Was a “Death Ray” Invented in Toledo??
Here is the story of a man they called Toledo's "radio wizard" written by Lou Hebert. Click here to read.