The Earle Hotel fire
The long forgotten Jefferson Ave. building had a shiny apple painted on its side only a few months before a spectacular April, 1974 fire.
Toledo History Box
20th Century Toledo from the view of the Toledo Blade and Toledo News-Bee, with some personal recollections thrown in for no good reason
How bootleggers helped build Sylvania
In the 1920s, the Sylvania village mayor’s court became a hub of enforcement of the Volstead Act.
Dr. Carlo and his Cavalcade of Mystery
Toledo magician Dr. Carlo, also known as Carlo Sommer, hits the road with his Cavalcade of Magic.
Shirley Mitchell
Sure, there’s Jamie Farr and Katie Holmes these days, but back in the old days Toledo produced its fair share of radio stars as well. One of the greatest is Shirley Mitchell.
Showcase Cinemas on Secor Road
Demolished in 2010, Showcase Cinemas on Secor Road had a pretty fabulous past.
Elvis hits town, and hits somebody too
The 21-year-old singer stopped in Toledo on Thanksgiving day 1956, played two shows at the Sports Arena, and beat up a guy later at the Commodore Perry Hotel.
Franklin: Ice Cream, Airport, Park Mall
Long before Franklin Park, there was Franklin Ice Cream.