National Guard Armory, Spielbusch Street

Built in 1894. Destroyed by fire in 1934. This was a great loss.

Immaculate Conception Church, Old South End









Before you ask, yes, he does give rise to a lot of "dog in the manger" jokes.
All that's missing are the Magi, and they'll show up at Epiphany.

Tuesday, December 25, 2007

Merry Christmas

By Hans Schaufelein. c1506-1507. Kunsthalle, Hamburg.

Monday, December 24, 2007

Day Off

Maybe I'll post this evening.

Sunday, December 23, 2007

Toledo Architects

Edward O. Fallis, architect of the Valentine Theater, Immaculate Conception Church, the Paula Brown Shops, and many other buildings, in Toledo and throughout the Midwest.

Toledo Artists

Tiger Hunting, by Edmund Osthaus.

Teidtke's Christmas Cheese

A good tradition. Too bad they're not here to continue.
Photo: Toledo-Lucas County Public Library

Toledo's Flag

I have to say I'm a bit surprised. Most town and county flags have a tendency to go overboard and look a bit ridiculous. This one's very good.