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Imagine the Old West End of yesteryear: swamps, howling wolves, Indian trails, and virgin forests. Today only some centuries-old trees of oak and black walnut remain as a picturesque backdrop for the vintage architecture for which the neighborhood is so well known.
May 7, 2023 · The Old West End neighborhood is one of the largest collections of Victorian, Edwardian, and Arts and Crafts homes in the United States, and serves as a showcase of architectural styles popular with Americans around the turn of the century. The Old West End is a 'living' monument to the style, grace, and beauty of fine architecture, quality ...
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From the 1870’s to the 1920’s, Toledo’s leading architects built ornate Victorian, Edwardian and Arts and Crafts homes that is now known as the Old West End. These architects (Fallis, Bacon, Stine, Mills, and Wachter) built homes for some of the biggest names of the time, including Reynolds, Libbey, Spitzer and Bartley. The residents play a huge pa...
Jackie and Jeff’s Victorian-style home was built in the late 1800s and was the home to many of the most influential businessmen in Toledo during that time. One of the early homeowners included the President of the American Metal Wheel and Auto Company, Mr. Schoenfeld. The first car they created was the 1906 Baby Reo made specially for Barnum and Ba...
The front entrance of Jackie’s and Jeff’s home opens into a warm and welcoming front parlor. Their eclectic style gives this traditionally formal room a relaxed vibe. Jackie and Jeff are both very creative and artistic so this gallery wall perfectly depicts their style.
Each room is filled with unexpected artwork accents, bright colors, and plant displays that bring life into the space. These old homes are filled with formal trimmings that can often leave a room feeling cold and museum-like but their cool, eclectic style makes every room feel inviting and modern. How cool is that planter bar over the windows?! The...
Before Jackie and Jeff moved in, they attended anestate saleat the house and purchased a bunch of beautiful vintage furniture, including the full dining set. I love all of the original old sconces throughout the home and this 1920’s art deco floor lamp is perfect in this cozy corner (not to mention super heavy!).
What is not to love about this home office?! The dark wood and the vintage wallpaper work together perfectly. Throughout Jackie and Jeff’s house, you will find signs of the past that add to all of its character and charm. In the study there is an old pencil sharpener installed on the wall.
The kitchen was recently updated with all of the modern amenities you need. The new appliances have a 1950’s vibe that add to the charm of this home.
My favorite part of this guest room is definitely the original diamond windows. I love the bright colors in the room and the large canvas artwork on the wall. In the corner of the room there sits an old marble sink base that again gives hints of the homes past.
This bright and airy master bedroom is the perfect retreat after a long day. Jackie and Jeff have plans to add more artwork on the walls, but for only living in this house for one month, I am super impressed with all of the artwork already hung on the walls! This original fireplace is in perfect condition and beautiful! The creative artwork above t...
The original bathroom is my favorite room in the house! The shower and tubs do not work so it functions as a half bath and also as a showpiece of the history of the home. I have never seen anything like the shower in this bathroom. It is called a needle shower (or a ribcage shower) that was popular during the turn of the century. Because I geek out...
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Old West End in Toledo’s Historic District is a vintage neighborhood that features one of the oldest and largest collections of Victorian and Edwardian homes in the nation. Visit Toledo and take a walk through this well-kept time capsule that showcases a myriad of architectural beauty.
I’m wondering if you might have seen any pictures that were taken in the back yard of the former International Institute (2040 Scottwood) or the multi-unit apartment (2048 Scottwood) that we own. We are looking for pictures that may show the old iron fence that separated 2040 and 2048 Scottwood.
The Old West End (OWE) is a sort of museum in its own right. Spreading across 25 city blocks with iconic architecture styles from Colonial to French Second Empire dotting the streets, the OWE is perhaps best known as one of the country’s largest standing collection of late Victorian homes.
