Perrysburg Historic Architecture
Perrysburg Historic Architecture by C. Robert Boyd, published by Arcadia Publishing in 2005, offers an illustrated exploration of the architectural heritage of Perrysburg, Ohio. This 128-page book delves into the town’s history, which began in 1816 when Congress established it to control a strategic trading location along the Maumee River. The book highlights how Perrysburg evolved into a bustling port and shipbuilding center, attracting pioneers and industrialists who contributed to its rich architectural landscape.
Readers will discover over 100 architectural treasures that reflect nearly every major domestic style from the 1820s to the 1930s, with a focus on the Historic District, which is recognized on the National Register of Historic Places. The narrative captures the essence of Perrysburg’s development, showcasing the remarkable homes and buildings that tell the story of its past. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in local history and the architectural evolution of the Midwest.
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Congress created Perrysburg in 1816 to secure control of its strategic trading location on the largest river flowing into Lake Erie, the Maumee River, an integral waterway for shipping and also an important passageway for western migration. As a busy port and shipbuilding center, Perrysburg attracted entrepreneurial pioneers from the East, who, as they prospered, built remarkable homes, buildings, and other structures. During the World War I era, wealthy Toledo industrialists also arrived, building riverside mansions. Over 100 of this small 19th-century community’s architectural treasures still stand, and they include examples of nearly every major domestic architectural style popular from the 1820s to the 1930s. Most of the structures that make up the historical character of Perrysburg are best represented in the Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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