Vistula Historic District facts for kids
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Vistula Historic District
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Junction of Elm and Erie Streets
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 Location in Ohio
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| Location | Roughly bounded by Champlain, Summit, Walnut and Magnolia Sts., Toledo, Ohio |
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| Area | 114 acres (46 ha) |
| Built | 1832 |
| Architectural style | Mid 19th Century Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne |
| NRHP reference No. | 78002128 |
| Added to NRHP | December 6, 1978 |
The Vistula Historic District is a special area in Toledo, Ohio. It is recognized as a historic district and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This district is Toledo's oldest neighborhood that is still standing today. It covers an area generally bordered by Champlain, Summit, Walnut, and Magnolia streets.
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Discovering the Vistula Historic District
The Vistula Historic District is like a living museum. It shows what Toledo looked like a long time ago. This area has many old buildings with interesting designs. It helps us understand the city's past.
How Vistula Began
Vistula started as a small village. It was founded in 1832 by Benjamin F. Stickney. He bought the land with other people from Lockport, New York. In January 1833, Stickney officially planned out the village of Vistula. This was when the area was still part of the Michigan Territory.
The Story of Port Lawrence
Before Vistula, another settlement called Port Lawrence was started in 1817. The companies that tried to sell land there didn't do very well. So, not much was built at first. A new plan for Port Lawrence was made in 1833. This area was a bit upstream from where Vistula would later be.
How Toledo Was Formed
In 1837, the villages of Vistula and Port Lawrence joined together. This is how the city of Toledo was officially created. At that time, there was a disagreement called the Toledo War. This was a dispute between Michigan and Ohio over who owned the land. The United States Congress decided that the land would belong to Ohio.
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Junction of Elm and Erie Streets
