Ottawa in Toledo in Lucas County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The University of Toledo
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 30, 2021
1. The University of Toledo Marker
The Toledo University of Arts and Trades was established in 1872 with an endowment of 160 acres of land from Jesup W. Scott, local pioneer, publisher, and real estate broker. Scott envisioned Toledo as the "Future Great City of the World" and wanted an institution to train young people to fulfill their roles in the city's bright future.
The University changed its name several times -- to the Manual Training School (1884), The Polytechnic School (1900), and The University of the City of Toledo (1921). It changed locations many times as well, until President Henry Doermann brought it to this location in 1931. The University was supported by the city from 1884 to 1967, when it joined Ohio's system of state universities.
Erected 1988 by The University of Toledo, Toledo Sesquicentennial Commission and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 27-48.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
Location. 41° 39.727′ N, 83° 36.963′ W. Marker is in Toledo, Ohio, in Lucas County. It is in Ottawa. Marker is at the intersection of Bancroft Street
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Veterans' Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); May future generations remember (within shouting distance of this marker); Field House (within shouting distance of this marker); Jason Allen Lehto (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); We Remember (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toledo.
Also see . . . History of the University of Toledo. Excerpt:
On October 12, 1872, Jesup Wakeman Scott founded The University of Toledo as a private arts and trades school known as Toledo University of Arts and Trades, offering painting and architectural drawing as its only subjects.(Submitted on April 30, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 30, 2021
2. The University of Toledo Marker reverse
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 30, 2021
3. The University of Toledo Marker
The marker is on the path to University Hall.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 87 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 30, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
