Harvard Terrace (Toledo, Ohio)

Harvard Terrace (Toledo, Ohio)

Harvard Terrace is a historic neighborhood in Toledo, Ohio; it is "bordered by Amherst Drive (which abuts the Toledo Zoo), Broadway, Glendale Avenue, and the Anthony Wayne Trail. It includes 435 residences, many of them designed by architects and built in the early 1900s." McLaughlin, M. (2001) "Eclectic Mix Among the Ivies Residents Find Community on College-Named Streets." (2001) The Blade. (Toledo) September 30, 2001. ]

While partnered with George E. Pomeroy of the George E Pomeroy Co., E. H. Close developed the Harvard Terrace Neighborhood of Toledo, Ohio; later, in 1909, Close founded the E. H. Close Realty Company and went on to develop many areas in and around Toledo, including Ottawa Hills. Killits, J. (1923) Toledo and Lucas County Ohio 1623-1923 Vol. II. S.J. Clarke: Toledo/ Chicago: 238. ]

“"Harvard Terrace is doubly blest--nature did her best and man has done the rest. Take theBroadway car and come out tomorrow. See the beautiful boulevard. See the superb river view. See Walbridge Park --next door of Harvard Terrace…"

- Ad: The George E. Pomeroy Co.: The Blade (Toledo), 1903 (1) The Blade (Toledo) April 11, 1903]

A historical review specialist for the Department of Neighborhoods conducted a survey of the neighborhood. Harvard Terrace Centennial Newsletter: Novermber 2001 ] He found that it was platted in 1902. Harvard Terrace Centennial Newsletter: Novermber 2001 ] One house was built in 1895; 100 houses were built by 1910; and most of the houses were built by 1925. Harvard Terrace Centennial Newsletter: Novermber 2001 ] There were seven architectural styles identified including Arts and Crafts, Bungalow, Prairie, and Colonial/ Georgian Revival. Harvard Terrace Centennial Newsletter: Novermber 2001 ]

"Fast-forward to today, when many of the homes on streets carrying the names of Ivy League colleges - Yale, Harvard, Princeton, and Amherst among them - have doubled in value and the neighborhood is attracting a mix of professional couples, singles, and blue-collar families." McLaughlin, M. (2001) "Eclectic Mix Among the Ivies Residents Find Community on College-Named Streets." (2001) The Blade. (Toledo) September 30, 2001. ]

"'We are so lucky that we wound up with such a nice neighborhood,' said Mr. Hasty. 'It's nice that you can walk on your front porch and your neighbors actually want to talk to you. Just spending time with people. It's just a wonderful, wonderful aspect of this.'He added: 'It's the kind of place where you want to settle down for awhile and raise kids.'" McLaughlin, M. (2001) "Eclectic Mix Among the Ivies Residents Find Community on College-Named Streets." (2001) The Blade. (Toledo) September 30, 2001. ]

Neighborhood attractions:

*Maumee River
*Toledo Zoo
*Walbridge Park
*The Patrick Walsh Manor

Neighborhood clubs and organizations:

*Maumee River Yacht Club (MRYC)
*Toledo Sailing Club (TSC)
*The Backyard Baseball League (BBL)
*The Island Football League (IFL)
*Harvard Terrace Film Productions (HTP)

The Backyard Baseball League

"The Backyard Baseball League(BBL)is a wiffleball league founded in 2005 by Andrew Troy, Lucas Mercer, Michael Walsh, Connor Walsh, and Thomas Smith. The League is an activity bringing youths from all around the glorious Harvard Terrace neighborhood to partake in the fun yet competitive BBL games. The League became a neighborhood icon and a lifestyle for a few amount of people. The league today contains up to 40 people from all around the Toledo area. All games are played in the backyard of the ever so famous Patrick Walsh Manor. The management and Administration consists of Andrew Troy, Lucas Mercer, and Micheal Walsh. A league that has brought many smiles and memories to all who participate, is a league that will stand as long as the neighborhood does."

-"Famous League Quotes"

"Just Swing"(League Motto)

"It's Home run Time"-Thomas Smith

"How much you pay him to make those calls?"-Austin Knopp

"I think our field is secretly a Lefty field"-Mike Walsh

"Rally in Da Bronx!"-various

"I'm going to Disney World!"-Luke Mercer "

"The BBL Stadium"

"The BBL Administration"

From Right to Left:Luke Mercer, Mike Walsh, Andrew Troy

External links

* [http://www.geocities.com/harvardterracetol/ Harvard Terrace: Toledo, Ohio]
* [http://www.parkchurchucc.org/ Park (Congregational) Church: UCC]
* [http://www.mryc.net/ Maumee River Yacht Club (MRYC)]
* [http://www.zalmai.biz/tsc/ Toledo Sailing Club (TSC)]
* [http://www.fiberworksknitting.com/ Fiberworks Knitting and Weaving]

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