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The Idea Behind Forgotten Visitors
Order your copy of Forgotten Visitors today!
Tedd Long
Nov 10, 20202 min read


The Toledo War
Learn more about the battle between Michigan and Ohio over Toledo.
Tedd Long
Oct 29, 20201 min read


History Along the Maumee
If you enjoyed the Unholy Toledo Tour, or any tours produced by Tedd Long for Holy Toledo History, you’ll want to check out his out!
Tedd Long
Aug 24, 20202 min read
Toledo's Neighborhoods
A list of Toledo neighborhoods...
Tedd Long
Jun 25, 20201 min read


The House Built by Dynamite
A story from Toledo's explosive past...
Tedd Long
Mar 21, 20204 min read


Toledo's Four Cathedrals in 1928
An interesting 1928 article about Toledo's Jazz Age prosperity from the Toledo News-Bee.
Tedd Long
Jan 1, 20203 min read


The Biggest Event to Never Happen in Toledo
The Ohio Centennial and Northwest Territory Exposition When I think about the major events that have been hosted in Toledo, a few come to...
Tedd Long
Oct 1, 20198 min read


The Story of the Old Newsboys
So how did the Old Newsboys become one of Toledo's most popular charities?
Tedd Long
Aug 9, 20196 min read


The Truth About Toledo's Day in the Sun
In 1971, Willis Stork, the former Head of School at Maumee Country Day School (1938-1955) and, at the time, Headmaster of History at the...
Tedd Long
Jul 3, 201912 min read


Toledo's Miracle Worker
Some say that no one has done more to offer hope for the mentally and physically challenged of Northwest Ohio than Josina Lott.
Tedd Long
May 26, 20194 min read


The Toledo Story
From the Black Swamp era to the rebirth of Toledo's postindustrial downtown, the Toledo story is a fascinating journey.
Tedd Long
May 26, 201912 min read


Exploring the Past
Holy Toledo History Featured in The Blade.
Tedd Long
May 2, 20191 min read


Woodlawn and the Rural Cemetery Movement
1502 West Central Avenue The rural cemetery movement was a widespread cultural trend that developed in mid-nineteenth-century America....
Tedd Long
Jan 19, 20193 min read


Samantha's Chair at Woodlawn
The Ludwig Memorial. Founded in 1876, Toledo's Woodlawn Cemetery epitomizes the rural cemetery movement. Today, historic Woodlawn is the...
Tedd Long
Dec 11, 20183 min read


The Queen of Toledo's Crime of the Century
Whatever Happened to Wanda Urbaytis? Shortly after midnight on February 17, 1921, two postal employees pulled their mail truck onto the...
Tedd Long
Dec 9, 20185 min read


Libbey Glass
The Heart of Innovation and Collaboration in the Glass City. When I'm asked to provide a local history tour, I always include a stop at...
Tedd Long
Dec 8, 20183 min read


Westminster and St. John's College
Corner of Locust and Superior Streets. If this building could talk it would begin its story in 1870 when 41 charter members of...
Tedd Long
Dec 8, 20182 min read


A Citizen without Reproach
John Gunckel and the Toledo Newsboys. One of my favorite people from Toledo history is John Gunckel. There is just so much to admire...
Tedd Long
Dec 8, 20182 min read


A 90-year Toledo Tradition
WTOL's Lou Herbert Connects John Gunckel with the Old Newsboys...
Tedd Long
Dec 8, 20181 min read


Harvard Elementary School
1949 Glendale Ave. In 1920, Toledo voters approved an $11 million bond to expand the city school system. Community forums and feedback...
Tedd Long
Nov 19, 20181 min read
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