This week in Toledo history – Aug. 24-30

Aug. 24

1908: A Toledo courtroom is filled with laughter when 24 people are arrested for running a “disorderly house” on South Erie Street. The accused perform a “minstrel show” to the delight of the court.

1951: A very special train takes 750 people from the Elmore area on a ride to Toledo using the old New York City tracks. This was the last time a passenger train would run on the tracks…

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