Description: The University of Toledo was established in 1872, and in 1967, became a member of the state university system. It is one of the thirteen state universities in the state of Ohio. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B05F03_001_1
Subjects: Education; Architecture--Ohio--Pictorial works.; Universities and colleges; University of Toledo; Towers; College campuses; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project
Places: Toledo (Ohio); Lucas County (Ohio)
 

Description: Caption reads; "View of tower from courtyard" University of Toledo was established in 1872 and in 1967, became a member of the state university system. It is one of the thirteen state universities in Ohio. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B05F03_002_1
Subjects: Education; Architecture--Ohio--Pictorial works.; Universities and colleges; University of Toledo; Towers; College campuses; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project
Places: Toledo (Ohio); Lucas County (Ohio)
 

Description: Reverse reads: "Toledo, Ohio- Avant garde. Many modernistic homes similar to the one shown above have been built in suburban Toledo. This one is located on River Road, south of Toledo." This is a photograph of a home decorated in modern and art deco style located on River Road in Toledo, Ohio. This home is an example of what modern architecture was in 1930s and 1940s. There are two terraces on either side and curved edges on the front facade. Modern design emphasizes function, little or no ornamentation, factory-made parts, and man-made materials. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B13F11_033_001
Subjects: Toledo (Ohio)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Pictorial works; Housing; Architecture--Ohio--Pictorial works., Domestic; Art deco (Architecture--Ohio--Pictorial works.); Architecture--Ohio--Pictorial works., Modern; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project.
Places: Toledo (Ohio); Lucas County (Ohio)
 

Description: Caption reads: "Lake Freighters on the Maumee River. Location-Toledo, Ohio. Indent-11-to Michigan-National 1/8/41 Picture Book. Code-022. Class- Rivers, etc. Ident- Lake Freighters." Freighters are pictured on the Maumee River in Toledo, Ohio. The Anthony Wayne Suspension Bridge is pictured in the background. The Anthony Wayne Suspension Bridge was constructed in 1931 and spans the Maumee River in downtown Toledo, Ohio. The bridge, also known as the "The High-level," was constructed by the McClintic-Marshall Company, and is a Ohio landmark named after General Anthony Wayne. The bridge has some features that give it a unique aesthetic quality, including a sky blue color and various lattice patterns. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B04F11_28_01
Subjects: Maumee River (Ind. and Ohio); Cargo ships; Bridges--Ohio; Toledo (Ohio)--History--Pictorial works.
Places: Toledo (Ohio); Lucas County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph of a ship named the "Carle C Conway," an ore carrier, being unloaded by a Hulett, a specialized unloading machine, at the Penn Dock in Toledo, Ohio. The Penn Dock likely refers to the freight yard and docks of the Pennsylvania Railroad along the Maumee River. The Ohio Guide Collection consists of photographs collected for use in the Ohio Guide and other publications of the Federal Writers' Project in Ohio, 1935-1939. The collection systematically covers Ohio's characteristic features with many views of the larger cities and towns; important industries such as steel, rubber, pottery and coal; agricultural production; historical and contemporary architecture; colleges and universities; transportation systems including railroads, airways, rivers, harbors, and highways; and recreational facilities. The collection also includes photographs of Ohioans at work and play, their sports activities, and leisure time. The Ohio Guide was published by the Federal Writers' Program of the Works Progress Administration, and sponsored by the Ohio Historical Society in 1940. Many of the photographs in this collection were included in the book. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B13F11_003_001
Subjects: Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project.; Railroads--Ohio--Toledo--Pictorial works.; Shipping industry; Ores--Transportation
Places: Toledo (Ohio); Lucas County (Ohio)
 

Description: Dated ca. 1935-1393, this photograph shows Toledo, Ohio, on the bank of the Maumee River, with the National City Bank Building on the left. On the side of some of the buildings are advertisements, including M.I. Wilcox and Goodyear. This photograph is one of the many visual materials collected for use in the Ohio Guide. In 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Works Progress Administration by executive order to create jobs for the large numbers of unemployed laborers, as well as artists, musicians, actors, and writers. The Federal Arts Program, a sector of the Works Progress Administration, included the Federal Writers’ Project, one of the primary goals of which was to complete the America Guide series, a series of guidebooks for each state which included state history, art, architecture, music, literature, and points of interest to the major cities and tours throughout the state. Work on the Ohio Guide began in 1935 with the publication of several pamphlets and brochures. The Reorganization Act of 1939 consolidated the Works Progress Administration and other agencies into the Federal Works Administration, and the Federal Writers’ Project became the Federal Writers’ Project in Ohio. The final product was published in 1940 and went through several editions. The Ohio Guide Collection consists of 4,769 photographs collected for use in Ohio Guide and other publications of the Federal Writers’ Project in Ohio from 1935-1939. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B13F12_025_001
Subjects: Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project; Toledo (Ohio)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Pictorial works.
Places: Toledo (Ohio); Lucas County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph shows several performers on stage in what appears to be an auditorium. The performers are wearing costumes that are reminiscent of the Three Wise Men. Five performers are in light-colored garb and two others are in dark-colored costumes. A number of audience members are watching the stage, and many of the women are wearing hats. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B13F12_024_001
Subjects: Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project; Toledo (Ohio)--Social life and customs--20th century--Pictorial works.
Places: Toledo (Ohio); Lucas County (Ohio)
 

Description: Reverse reads in script, "Toledo Yacht Club." The photograph was taken from the water and shows the clubhouse of the Toledo Yacht Club. The Spanish style building was built in 1908 and is made of steel reinforced concrete. It is three stories tall with big windows and a large front entryway. Three boats are docked in front of the yacht club, included the Sister Sue. The Toledo Yacht Club is a private yacht club in Bay View Park, in Toledo, Ohio. It is located on the Maumee River, at the western end of Lake Erie. The Toledo Yacht Club is among the oldest yacht clubs in North America. It was founded in 1865 when two rowing clubs, the Undines and the Naiads, joined together and turned their attention to sailing. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B13F12_017_001
Subjects: Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project; Toledo (Ohio)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Pictorial works; Toledo (Ohio)--Social life and customs--20th century--Pictorial works.
Places: Toledo (Ohio); Lucas County (Ohio)
 

Description: Reverse reads in script: "Downtown Toledo from Hi Level Bridge." Photograph shows the view of downtown Toledo from atop a bridge. In the foreground are various railroad cars and railroad tracks that appear to be behind a station. The middle ground includes several buildings including two skyscrapers, one of which being the Ohio Bank Building, which is now owned by National City Bank. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B13F12_016_001
Subjects: Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project; Railroads--Ohio--Toledo--Pictorial works.
Places: Toledo (Ohio); Lucas County (Ohio)