Point Place (Toledo, Ohio)

Point Place is a neighborhood in North Toledo, Ohio.[1] Point Place was originally part of Washington Township, Lucas County in the 1800s,[2] and was annexed into the city of Toledo, Ohio in 1937.[3] Point Place is surrounded by the Ottawa River, Lake Erie, the Maumee Bay and the Maumee River.

Illuminated street sign for Toledo Lucas County Public Library, Point Place branch.

Transportation
Exit 209, Weight Limit 15 Tons, Ottawa River Rd

Point Place is near two major interstates, I-75, and I-280, which connects to I-80 (I-80/90). Summit Street runs through the middle of Point Place, and serves as the major center of commerce.

Parks
  • Cullen Park
  • Detwiler Park
  • Edgewater Park
  • Friendship Park
  • Harry Kessler Park
  • Shoreland Park
  • The empty public pool at Detwiler Park in Point Place Ohio.
  • Harry Kessler Park Signage
  • Friendship Park in 1910
  • Friendship Park in 1910
  • Bay Park in 1913

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Point Place
  2. http://www.geocities.ws/pointplacehistory/history.html
  3. "Point Place Toledo".


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