WILDWOOD MANOR HOUSE
5100 West Central Avenue, Toledo, OH 43615 DIRECTIONS
Since 1938
Here’s The Deal:
'Wildwood Manor House' is a Toledo icon and the centerpiece of the beautiful estate grounds now known as Wildwood Preserve Metropark. It has over 30,000 total square feet. The historical house represents the Georgian architectural style of the 18th century and contains more than 50 rooms and 16 fireplaces. Guests can also take a lighted path from the manor building down to the pier and guide through the garden of the decorated shipman. The Georgian colonial architecture is open for free tours and hosts several cultural and historical activities, including famous monthly teas organized by volunteers at the manor. Manor House is a one-of-a-kind site used in part of today's Metroparks district headquarters.
SPECIALTY:
Weddings, School and Group Programs, Tented, Community Outreach, Historic Venue, Educational, Library, Historical Buildings, Cultural Activities, Speaker Presentations, Estate, Private Functions, Tour, House, Events & Summer Camp
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EDWARD D. LIBBEY HOUSE
2008 Scottwood Avenue, Toledo, OH 43620 DIRECTIONS
Since 1895
Here’s The Deal:
Edward D. Libbey House is a historic house museum at Scottwood Avenue in Toledo, Ohio. The public charity dedicated to restoring this significant landmark was founded in 1895. The House's cornerstone is to create an interpretative 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 take a tour, 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.
SPECIALTY:
Social and Group Event, House, Educational, Architectural, Meeting, Historical Building, Wedding, Anniversary Parties, Adults Programs, Facility Rentals, Conferences, Corporate, Seminars, Guided Tour, Outreach & Reception
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PYTHIAN CASTLE
125-199 North Ontario Street, Toledo, OH 43604 DIRECTIONS
Since 1890
Here’s The Deal:
Pythian Castle is a Romanesque-style building. Pythian Castle was founded in 1890 by the fraternal group Knights of Pythias. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. The Castle boasts an exterior of contoured sandstone, a conical roof, window arches, and a tower. Outside, the Knights and businesses use an auditorium, ballroom, and more than 30,000 square feet of space. It was sold to a developer in the downtown area who also had enough money to maintain the roof of the 126-year-old structure. It provides one of the tribunal's best views.
SPECIALTY:
Architectural, Historical Places, Art Studio, Music Store, Youth Center, Rented Space, Castle & Shop