Downtown Toledo
Central business district in Ohio, United States
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Downtown Toledo is the central business district of Toledo, Ohio, United States. Since the mid-2010s, the area has undergone a significant revitalization centered on the Maumee River waterfront, the Warehouse District, and the "Four Corners" intersection at Huron Street and Madison Avenue.[1]
Downtown Toledo | |
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Downtown Toledo's skyline from across the Maumee River | |
![]() Interactive map of Downtown Toledo | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lucas |
| City | Toledo |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 43604 |
| Area code(s) | 419, 567 |
| Tallest building | One SeaGate (411 ft) |
| Notable districts | Warehouse District Hensville Vistula Historic District UpTown |
| Website | downtowntoledo |
Districts
- Warehouse District: A former industrial area now home to loft apartments, restaurants, and the Fifth Third Field.
- Hensville: An entertainment district adjacent to the ballpark featuring renovated historic buildings, outdoor event spaces, and dining.
- UpTown: Located just west of the core, known for its arts scene, the Valentine Theatre, and the newly opened Innovation Post (formerly the Jefferson Center).
- Vistula: Toledo's oldest neighborhood, currently seeing riverfront park expansion via the Glass City Riverwalk project.[2]
Major attractions
- Fifth Third Field: Home of the Toledo Mud Hens.
- Huntington Center: Home of the Toledo Walleye.
- Glass City Riverwalk: A 5-mile public greenway connecting both sides of the river, including the "Ribbon" ice-skating trail at Glass City Metropark.
- Glass City Center: Formerly the SeaGate Convention Centre, which completed a $67.5 million renovation and expansion in 2022.
- Imagination Station: A non-profit science museum on the riverfront.
- Promenade Park: A riverfront park that hosts a popular summer concert series.
- Valentine Theatre: A 125-year-old performing arts center.
- Fort Industry Square: A recently redeveloped historic block featuring luxury residential units and retail.
Tallest buildings
| Rank | Name | Height (ft) | Floors | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | One SeaGate | 411 | 32 | 1982 |
| 2 | Fiberglas Tower (Tower on the Maumee) | 405 | 30 | 1970 |
| 3 | PNC Bank Building | 368 | 27 | 1932 |
| 4 | Michael DiSalle Government Center | 328 | 22 | 1982 |
Recent developments
- Innovation Post: In February 2025, the city celebrated the grand opening of Innovation Post in the historic Jefferson Center building, serving as a tech and business hub for companies like Segula Technologies.[3]
- Four Corners Project: A long-term redevelopment of the Spitzer, Nicholas, and Nasby buildings at the intersection of Huron and Madison. As of 2026, the Spitzer building is undergoing active conversion into residential housing.[4]
Gallery
- Toledo Skyline in Morning
- Oliver House
- MLK Memorial Bridge
- Owens Corning Company Headquarters
- Nicholas Building, 1910s
- Nasby Building, 1910s
- Spitzer Building, 1890s
- View of downtown Toledo from the Produce Exchange Building, 1890s
