HISTORIC VISTULA FOUNDATION INC

TOLEDO, OH

Gardner Building, Madison Avenue and Superior Street, Toledo, OH Built in 1893, this Renaissance Revival-style building was designed by Charles Gardner for his family to serve as a commercial office building.  The building remained under the ownership of the family until 1969, and was the first home of the Toledo Museum of Art upon its founding in 1901.  The building features a yellow roman brick exterior with terra cotta trim, a rusticated terra cotta-clad first floor facade, terra cotta belt coursing at the second floor, arched window bays a the first floor, one-over-one double-hung windows, decorative trim surrounds at the windows on the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth floors, a cornice with modillions and dentils, quoins, arched entrance portals, a rear light court, and a rough-hewn stone base.  The building is a contributing structure in the Madison Avenue Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998, and expanded to its present size in 2021.
Gardner Building, Madison Avenue and Superior Street, Toledo, OH Credit: w_lemay

Historic Vistula Foundation Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the historic Vistula area in Toledo, Ohio. Founded in 2010, the foundation works to protect the cultural and architectural heritage of the Vistula region, as well as to promote the area as a vibrant and attractive community.

The area holds a special place in the hearts of many Toledoans, who are proud of its rich history. The Vistula area is the home of the historic Vistula Park, which is a popular destination for outdoor activities and recreation. The foundation works to preserve the area's natural beauty and to encourage the use of open space for public recreation.

The foundation also works to promote the area as a vibrant, attractive community. It works to mobilize resources to improve the area's infrastructure, such as sidewalks and lighting. The foundation also organizes events such as the annual Vistula Festival, which celebrates the area's unique heritage and culture.

The foundation works with local government and businesses to ensure that the Vistula area remains a safe and enjoyable place to live. It also provides education and advocacy for the preservation of the area's historic buildings and sites. The foundation also works to promote the Vistula area as a destination for tourists and visitors.

The Historic Vistula Foundation Inc. is a valuable resource for the preservation and revitalization of the Vistula area in Toledo, Ohio. Its mission is to ensure that the area remains a vibrant part of the community, and that its history and culture are preserved for future generations to enjoy.

HISTORIC VISTULA FOUNDATION INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in TOLEDO OH. US MID #8403900216

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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HISTORIC VISTULA FOUNDATION INC
PO BOX 841
TOLEDO
OH
43697

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MID # 8403900216
Name HISTORIC VISTULA FOUNDATION INC
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 010725334
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 41.641808, -83.544937
CODES FIPS State Code: 39
FIPS County Code: 095
US Census Tract: 010300
US Census Block: 2007