Harvard Terrace: Toledo, Ohio
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.
Harvard Terrace is doubly blest--nature did her best and man has done the rest. Take the Broadway 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)
A historical review specialist for the Department of Neighborhoods conducted a survey of the neighborhood. He found that it was platted in 1902. One house was built in 1895; 100 houses were built by 1910; and most of the houses were built by 1925. There were seven architectural styles identified including Arts and Crafts, Bungalow, Prairie, and Colonial/ Georgian Revival.
Neighborhood attractions
- Maumee River
- Toledo Zoo
- Walbridge Park
Neighborhood clubs and organizations
- Maumee River Yacht Club (MRYC)
- Toledo Sailing Club (TSC)
Public education
Harvard Terrace is in the Toledo Public School District and the neighborhood students go to Harvard Elementary and Bowsher High School.
References
- ^ McLaughlin, M. (2001) "Eclectic Mix Among the Ivies Residents Find Community on College-Named Streets." (2001) The Blade. (Toledo) September 30, 2001.
- ^ Killits, J. (1923) Toledo and Lucas County Ohio 1623-1923 Vol. II. S.J. Clarke: Toledo/ Chicago: 238.
- ^ The Blade (Toledo) April 11, 1903
- ^ Harvard Terrace Centennial Newsletter: November 2001
- ^ "Welcome to Toledo Public Schools - Toledo, OH - Home".