A missing historical marker in Toledo, Ohio, has been found due to the efforts of city employees. Laura Russel, the Ohio Historical Markers Program Manager, reported the missing marker #26-48 Canal Terminus / Manhattan to the Communications Department. The marker was installed at 3900 N Summit Street in Toledo and had been missing since 2019. Bridget Ridley received the report and started the investigation.
Ridley involved several colleagues in the investigation, including Erin Simmons, Christine Minor, and Andrew McClure. Bruce Cousino informed the team that the signs were moved to a sign shop on Westwood Ave due to rotting posts. However, the signs were not found when he visited the shop later. Christine Minor then asked other employees if they had seen the marker.
Joe Whitten, an employee, reported that the ‘Manhattan’ sign was in the shop, but the ‘Canal Terminus’ sign was not seen. Minor then asked more employees, including Rick Akeman, the Facilities and Fleet Commissioner, to help find the missing sign. Despite their efforts, the sign was not found.