3 Best Landmarks in Toledo, OH

“Wildwood Manor House is the centerpiece of the stunning estate grounds that is now known as Wildwood Preserve Metropark. The site has over 30,000 total square feet. The house represents the Georgian architectural style of the 18th century and has more than 50 rooms and 16 fireplaces. Visitors can also take a lighted path from the manor building down to the pier and be guided through the garden of the decorated shipmen. The Georgian colonial architecture is open for free tours and hosts various cultural and historical activities, including famous monthly teas organized by volunteers at the manor. Manor House is a one-of-a-kind site used as part of today's Metroparks district headquarters.”

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“Edward D. Libbey House was the home of Edward Libbey, a businessman who revolutionized the glassmaking industry in the United States. The public charity dedicated to restoring this significant landmark was founded in 1895. The House's goal is to create an interpretive learning center in Northwest Ohio that focuses on innovation and technology's past, present, and future. This stunning home in shingle and colonial revival style is an essential cornerstone for Toledo's Historic Old West End neighborhood. The historic site serves as a unique venue to host tours, events, and receptions for the Libbey House Foundation. The approximately 10,000 square foot house contains three floors and a grand staircase in cherry wood.”

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“Pythian Castle is a Romanesque-style building that was founded in 1890 by the fraternal group Knights of Pythias. The castle was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. The castle has an exterior of contoured sandstone, a conical roof, window arches, and a tower. Outside, the Knights and local businesses use an auditorium, ballroom, and more than 30,000 square feet of space. The castle features an impressive exterior constructed of contoured sandstone, adorned with a conical roof, window arches, and a tower. The castle was sold to a developer in the downtown area who also had enough money to maintain the roof of the 126-year-old structure. Pythian Castle provides some of the best views in the area.”

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