Westmoreland (Toledo, Ohio)

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Westmoreland is a historic neighborhood in Toledo, Ohio and is roughly bordered by Dorr Street, Parkside Boulevard, Bancroft Street, and Upton Avenue. [1]

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"In March 1986 Westmoreland, located about one half mile from the University of Toledo, was designated a historical district by the United States Department of Interior." [2] "This national designation has helped the neighborhood preserve its unique character." [2]

"The vision of real estate developers William B. Welles and Badger C. Bowen, the neighborhood was named because of its rolling hills that reminded them of the east Virginia county [where] George Washington was born." [2] "Appropriately, the streets were named after other Virginia namesakes, such as Mount Vernon, Richmond, Potomac and Shenandoah." [2]

"It was the home of some of Toledo's most prominent Business men and Industrialists." [2] "Names like Folgers, Spieker, Pinkerton, Siegel, McKesson, Moburg, Ohlinger, Fructhman all called Westmoreland home." [2] "[The neighborhood] dates back to 1918 when construction began and now has 217 of the original 323 built upon, which allows many green park like areas in the neighborhoods." [2]

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References

  1. Westmoreland neighborhood in Toledo, Ohio (OH), 43607 detailed profile http://www.city-data.com/neighborhood/Westmoreland-Toledo-OH.html#ixzz0YTMezicn
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Historic Westmoreland in Toledo, Ohio

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