Bus Tour: Glass City Garters, Gambling, Gangsters and Gin explores Toledo's notorious past
We are now taking reservations for tours in 2025. These bus tours review the history in Toledo of gangster battles, gambling, rum running, and prostitution in the first part of the 20th century. We explore the history of how Toledo became a haven for gangsters from other cities, how Toledo was key in bootlegging, and why prostitution was legalized! Click here to reserve your spot!
Albert King, Toeldo's First Black Police Officer
It was 1887. Albert King was appointed to the Toledo Police Department. 
His life offers an insight into the lives and experiences of Blacks in Toledo at the turn of the century. Read his story by Shirley Green.
Mystery of Lost Aviator Paul Redfern Has Links to Toledo
Aviator Paul Rinaldo Redfern was trying to make history as the first pilot ever to fly nonstop from North America to South America. Click here to read Lou Hebert's account of this nearly 100-year-old mystery.
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
Baseball is part of the heart and soul of Toledo, Ohio
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 exhibit 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.
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.
Stirring pride in Toledo's past
A recent feature in The Blade highlights the Toledo History Museum's mission and plans for the future. Read this interview with Museum president Donna Christian Rehfeldt and vice-president London Mitchell.
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.
Early History of Radio Dispatched Policing in Toledo
Did you know the first successful test of dispatching police vehicles by radio happened in Toledo in 1921? Follow this link to read the story about another first for Toledo.
