Grand trunk western railroad, detroit to toledo operations 1975 to 1992. The project itself has a digital scrapbook about the history of the toledo women lawyers history project. Horses pulled small rail cars the 30 miles between toledo and adrian, michigan. Pulhuj is an avid collector of toledo railroad information and is planning to organize a historical society to preserve railroading history. While the chesapeake and ohio railway of the 20th century was a highly profitable and successful operation it took many years before reaching that plateau. Toledo, ohio, circa madison avenue from summit street. Rossford and toledo railroad company record book, 18981931. With a mainline that originated in the industrial port city of toledo, ohio, the ann arbor railroad stretched northwest in. In 1919 the second fire in the companys history signaled the end of that era of transportation in toledo. On july 11th, 1902, the toledo, angola and western railway with its 8 14 miles of track, was officially incorporated. Ohio railroader 20 rail travel directory scenic railroads, rail attractions, and various rail spots throughout the ohio valleygreat lakes region. Search our online phone book to find phone numbers, addresses, and more. In the same year the company leased to the toledo and ohio central railroad company what is known as the buckingham branch, extending from glouster to carrington, ohio, 11.
Read the history, see the map, view pictures and inspect icc filings of the backside of the toledo terminal railroad between temperance and rossford, ohio. Toledos old union terminal, now referred to as martin luther king, jr. Historic old west end toledo, ohio, by stine, lawrence. Toledo ohio, local history, great places, childhood memories, oregon, highlights, events, sweet. Toledo is in northwest ohio, on the western end of lake erie, and borders the state of michigan.
History of the lake shore and michigan southern railway companythe lake. Toledo war the portion of the michigan territory claimed by the state of ohio known as the toledo strip. By 1890, toledos modest downtown featured a waterfront hotel, a saloon and feed stable, a blacksmiths shop and other businesses. Referring to the postww2 era, the book, university of toledo by. It was designed for both freight and passenger service. Chartered as early as 1832, northwestern ohio railroads were among the first in. Historic toledo buildings that have been demolished or altered. The first railroad to operate west of the allegheny mountains was toledos erie and kalamazoo. The west and east divisions branched out from stanley yard in toledo, and reunited at heath.
The trip between the two communities took three hours. Summary sketch map of northern ohio showing the railroad lines. I am origionallyvfrom toledo but i live in boca raton fl since 1991 because i had just been layed off from my job and a friend of. By the mid1850s, the railroad craze had hit central ohio. In april 1931, the train shed was replaced with an enclosed concourse. The records include cash books, ledgers, journals, stock ledgers, and listings of. We operate the yaquina pacific railroad museum and sell railroad books in our gift shop. Built by the toledo and ohio central railroad in 1895, it served as a passenger station until 1930. Book quotes life quotes fleming island ohio buckeyes erie canal. Plaza, is firmly planted in the aesthetics and dreams of mid20th century america but has been renovated to meet the needs of 21st century travelers. Index to 1902 history of ohio railroads railsandtrails. Today its the union hall for the columbus professional firefighters local 67. Primarily a switching railroad, it made a complete loop around the city of toledo, crossing the maumee river twice. Railroad history 3, fall 1975 the wabash railroad by william schwartz.
After several reorganizations, passenger service was abandoned in 1933. The toledo war 183536, also known as the michiganohio war, was an almost bloodless boundary dispute between the u. Toledo and ohio central railroad field books ohio memory. Detailed map of the northcentral and great lakes region showing drainage, cities and towns, township and county boundaries, coal fields, names of railroads, and the railroad network. The roads ancestry can be traced all of the way back to the james river company, a canal operation which opened in 1790 between richmond and westham, virginia. Congressman john chaney ohio proposed legislation for the construction of a railroad from lancaster to the ohio river. When railroads began to emerge as a key form of transportation in ohio in the second half of the nineteenth century, toledo became a destination for a number of railroad lines. The toledo and western railway came to pioneer on its way to columbia, ohio in 1903. This is one or more of the class i railroads that the railroad became part of, if any. He serves as a national director of the railroad station historical society.
The toledo history museum is a nonprofit membership organization that cares for, showcases, and interprets authentic pieces of toledo and u. From the prehistoric black swamp era to the rebirth of toledo as a postindustrial city anchoring. Toledo genealogical records forebears toledo lucas county public library, local history and genealogy. Nov 12, 2008 baltimore and ohio railroad color history describes the rich history of the baltimore and ohio railroad from 1827 to 1987 when it merged into csx corporation. Summary general map of the midwestern states with drainage, cities and towns, and the railroads with emphasis on the main line. Railroad maps, 1828 to 1900, available online, ohio. In addition to the wabash and erie canal, toledo was connected to the city of cincinnati by way of the miami and erie canal. The first book written about the old west end was published in 2005 and sold out in six months. Association of american railroads 2003, railroad service in ohio pdf retrieved may 25, 2005. Local history books an older alternate list, arranged by subject hanady m awada. The book has excellent black and white and color photographs of baltimore and ohio passenger trains like the national limited and capitol limited and freight trains. Ohio is for lovers michigan ohio ohio buckeyes toledo ohio local history book lovers war city glass. It is the busiest rail station in ohio and is served by numerous intercity bus routes. Fort meigs is a war of 1812 battlefield located in perrysburg, ohio.
Toledo, walhonding valley and ohio railroad 1877 1891 1891 1892 1902 toledo western railroad 1889 union and logansport railway 1863 union railroad 1858 valley railroad 1895 vinton furnace railroad 1884 wabash and western railroad 1853 wabash eastern railway 1889 wabash railroad 1889 wabash, st. Service moved from the toledo and ohio central railroad station to union station in 1930. The hocking valley railway ohio university press swallow press. Yaquina pacific railroad historical society contact. The rich history of the toledo area is best told by dividing the narrative into eight distinct eras to highlight the major transformations that have shaped our region. Ephemera made up of various objects of historical relevance related to the toledo.
Trains magazine offers railroad news, railroad industry insight, commentary on todays freight railroads, passenger service amtrak, locomotive technology, railroad preservation and history, railfan opportunities tourist railroads, fan trips, and great railroad photography. Toledo ohio photo, madison avenue, old toledo pictures, toledo historical photographs, black and whi old photo of toledo ohio, madison avenue. Construction began in 1835 and was completed in 1836. Mar 10, 2012 this collection links to the toledos attic site in shelfari. Yaquina pacific railroad historical society, toledo, or. For now, they are grouped first by county, then by town. This series includes blueprints and maps, books which have been moved to the rare. All kinds of business prospered as a result of rapid delivery to toledo, ohio. Dec 23, 2017 it would seem odd to put the rails in first but ive never built a railroad bridge before.
Yaquina pacific railroad historical society home facebook. The backside of the toledo terminal railroad abandoned rails. The baseball field was bordered by detroit avenue and monroe and council streets. On july 11, 1853, a meeting sought to incorporate the hocking valley railroad. Reference sources include a wide range of books, periodicals, railroad. Railroad depots of northwest ohio images of rail kindle. Get instant criminal history, financial history, addresses and contact info.
Nicknamed the glass city for its prominence in glassmaking, the city is also home to the iconic jeep brand and a busy great lakes port. The project collects clippings and scrapbook material about lawyers and judges going back over a century of toledo history, while also creating oral history interviews of those currently engaged in the profession. This series includes blueprints and maps, books which have been moved to the. Toledo angola and western railway records, 18981986, mss102. The toledo and ohio central railroad built this beautiful pagodastyle depot in columbus in 1895. Wikiproject trainsicc valuationstoledo, columbus and. Below the neat line is a list of officers and directors of the company. Chartered as the junction rail road, march 2, 1846.
Toledo white pages phone books in ohio oh whitepages. Welcome to a site dedicated to existing railroad stations in the state of ohio. Maumee and western railroad highresolution vintage photo archive with thousands of hd images. The materials date from 1851 to the present, and include documents on a multinational leader in the glass industry, lofs parent company, pilkington plc. Its rails were made of oak topped with thin iron strips.
An assortment of different rrs coal gons along the waterfront in toledo, ohio. Daily commercial steam book and job printing house, 1869. Originating as a spur of off the much larger new york central line at central avenue in toledo, ohio, the railway linked the silica stone quarries to the world. Read this book and over 1 million others with a kindle unlimited membership. From the prehistoric black swamp era to the rebirth of toledo as a postindustrial city anchoring the revitalization of northwest ohio, the toledo story is a fascinating journey. This book documents the ann arbor railroads legacy through rare photographs and historical research. By 1900, most of ohios 8,900 miles of track were controlled by one of four companies.
There are over 400 current stations in the database and photographs of over 500 stations of the past. The records of the libbeyowensford glass company range from formal minutes of the companys board of directors to personal photos of individuals involved with the companys history. Pulhujs passion for railroading began with childhood trips to visit his grandfather, who worked for the chesapeake and ohio railway. Along with school tours and interactive displays, a number of reenactments and special events take place here throughout the summer. Detailed map showing drainage, railroads under construction and completed, canals, post roads, towns, townships, villages, post offices, and county boundaries. The toledo, port clinton and lakeside railway and millions of other books are. A photo of swayne field, the original home of the toledo mud hens. At the end of 1970, it operated 478 miles of road on 762 miles of track.
History of the detroit, toledo and ironton railroad. Its almost a cliche to call ohio a crossroads of railroading. The city was founded in 1833 on the west bank of the maumee river, originally incorporated as part of monroe county, michigan territory, then. The years after the civil war saw a tremendous boom in railroad construction as well as consolidation of operations. The little miami railroad was one of ohios most important early railroads. Your help as a railroad historian has been, and will continue to be, essential to the life of this site. There are over 400 current stations in the database and photographs of over 500 stations of the past the stations listed in the database are organized by county there are 88 in ohio. Both my father and my grandfather were railroad enthusiasts and they passed this affliction on to me too. Railroad depots of northwest ohio oh images of rail. On the way to toledo, i caught the ann arbor railroad northbound at state st in ann arbor. Browse maps, pictures and histories of abandoned railroad lines in the state of ohio. Libbeyowensford glass company records, 18511991, mss066.
Lucas county chapter of the ohio genealogical society. Eichers relatives stations and the king station are featured in the book including the first congregational church, ridgeville corners as part of the underground railroad. Since 1995, toledo s attic has been toledo s and northwest ohio s virtual museum with a focus on the regions commercial, industrial, and social history from the late 19th through the late 20th centuries. Visit the site and start a discussion there, or please offer comments here. These comprise files on three buildings in toledo, ohio.
The book is a must read for railroad buffs as well as anyone with an interest in ohio history. The first michigan ohio rivalry by don faber find and read more books youll love, and keep track of the books you want to read. An icon even outside the rail industry, many people today still recognize the kitten and its association with railroading in some way. Major locations for railroad history research with websites and some email addresses. Railroad map showing the lands of the standard coal and iron co. Toledo terminal railroad used its circular route t. The detroit, toledo and ironton railroad reporting mark dti operated from 1905 to 1983 between its namesake cities of detroit, michigan, and ironton, ohio, via toledo. The toledo, columbus and ohio river railroad company, herein called the toledo, columbus and ohio. The book has an 8 12 x 11 inch glossy soft cover with 176 pages and over 380 rare and vintage photographs. The first comprehensive history of the hocking valley railway ever. The train had a yard engine and a traveling engine. While the railroad did not terminate in toledo, the community viewed its presence as the promise of toledos golden era, and the town started to grow rapidly.
This track is used jointly by the toledo and ohio central company and the columbus, sandusky and hocking railroad company. Its really too bad that they dont teach a history of toledo class in grade school there in t town. Lake shore and michigan southern railway company records. It never went any further, although the right of way had been purchased.
In may 1928, part of the arcade was demolished to expand the driveway to the station to better accommodate automobiles. A reconstructed fort and museum help bring history alive. The toledo, columbus and ohio river railroad company, herein called the. May 28, 2012 central union terminal, when it was revived as a passenger train station in 1975, was only 25 years old. The backside of the toledo terminal railroad abandoned. The toledo and ohio central railroad station is a former railroad station located west of downtown columbus, ohio, known for its whimsical and unusual architecture. Featuring the hotel boody and a number of painless dentists, as well as a nice display of wallpaper and decorative materials. The railroad eventually connected toledo, ohio, with adrian, michigan, a distance of thirtythree miles. Hocking valley railway abandoned abandoned building. Apply to truck driver, manager in training, installer and more. It would seem odd to put the rails in first but ive never built a railroad bridge before. This chimney stood for a long time where i75 meets detroit ave. It was constructed around 1869 to connect toledo to corning, and later to points in west virginia and southwestern ohio. Mar 10, 2012 this collection links to the toledo s attic site in shelfari.