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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 craftsmanship, and yes, even exquisite opulence.
Wealthy industrialists benefited from Toledo's prime Great Lakes trading location, bountiful agricultural production and riverside factory and warehouse operations. Their wealth was evident, in the suburban homes they built for their families, in the area that would later become the Old West End, nestled in the heart of metropolitan Toledo.
In 1969, the Women of the Old West End was founded to enhance the quality of life in Toledo's Old West End neighborhood. For nearly forty years, this non-profit organization has dedicated itself to promoting neighborhood preservation and fostering friendship and economic stability within the boundaries of this nationally designated historic district. The Women of the Old West End is also committed to improving the quality of education for Old West End children and promoting the neighborhood as a unique and desirable place to live and work. Women of The Old West End Past and Present
LOOKING BACK (The Early Years)
For more information about the Old West End, see the Old West End Association Website. | 
