Lost Toledo

by David Yonke

Overview

Look back at some of the beloved places and landmarks in Toledo's past, from stores and stadiums to neighborhoods and nightclubs. Recall the birth of the Jeep, as well as unique shopping experiences at Tiedtke's, Lasalle's, Lamson's and Portside Festival Marketplace. Catch the action of a Toledo Mud Hens game at bygone ballpark Swayne Field. Watch the glittering marquees light up the downtown skyline once again with the names of performers ranging from Count Basie and Elvis Presley to B.B. King and KISS. Author David Yonke jogs fond memories in this nostalgic stroll through Toledo's heritage.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781626195707
Publisher:	History Press, The
Publication date:	08/03/2015
Series:	Lost
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.31(d)

About the Author

David Yonke is a well-known writer in the Toledo area, having been a reporter and editor for the Blade for more than thirty years. His articles have been published in the Toledo Free Press as well as newspapers and magazines across the country, including the Chicago Tribune, San Francisco Chronicle, Newsday and the Tampa Tribune.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements 7

Introduction 9

1 Tiedtke's: A New Way to Shop 11

2 Lamson's: Business by the Golden Rule 26

3 Lasalle's: Elegance in Retail 35

4 Eion Store: Local Loyalty 41

5 Portside Festival Marketplace: Hope for the Future 48

6 The Toledo Mud Hens: Birds with Nine Lives 53

7 Sounds of the City. All That Jazz (and Rock) 63

8 The Toledo Sports Arena: Hockey, Stars and Elephants 90

9 Toledo Wheels: Bicycles, Autos and Jeeps 102

10 Neighborhoods: Identity and Tradition 120

11 St. Clair Street: Toledo's "Mini Times Square" 139

Selected Bibliography 149

Index 153

About the Author 159