Holy Toledo! Even if you're not from Toledo, you've probably heard the phrase Holy Toledo at some point. It's a phrase that's often used in surprise or excitement. You might have even heard this saying from watching Batman's right-hand-man Robin...
The phrase Holy Toledo is one of the most well known associations to the city of Toledo. Even if you're not from Toledo, there is a meaning and familiarity with the phrase that is recognizable. It wouldn't be out of...
We talk about the history behind the slogan, "You Will Do Better In Toledo", every chance we get. Not only is it our favorite Toledo slogan, but it was the first vintage Toledo shirt we printed. As the popularity of...
Do you know why Toledo is referred to as the key to the sea?Toledo has long been a major hub for intermodal transportation. Because of this, Toledo has become a hub for many ships from different nations. After all, it's...
Toledo, Ohio has a lot of cool places that we love to show off on vintage t-shirts. Sometimes our love for a specific place can't be contained on just a shirt. In those instances, we find other opportunities to share...
Remember back in the day when you were at a picnic or dance and there was always a bottle of Mohr Bros. there to keep you refreshed? Mohr Bros. Bottling was a "hometown drink" for Toledoans that opened in 1902....
Art runs deep in Toledo! One of our favorite places to get inspired is our world-renowned art museum, the Toledo Museum of Art! The TMA is located in the Old West End but is known internationally for its collections,...
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Fun fact, April is Jazz Appreciation Month! Toledo has a lot of history and appreciation for Jazz. From being the birth place of Art Tatum to having two iconic jazz clubs, Murphy's Place and Rusty's, our jazz roots run deep....
What's cooler than a historic castle that was once used for secret society meetings? We can't think of anything either. The Pythian Castle is an iconic structure in Toledo, Ohio. The Pythian Castle is one of Toledo's most unique historic...
There are so many things we love about Toledo, but one of our favorite claims to fame is that jazz pianist Art Tatum is Toledo born and raised! Tatum, who despite being blind, is renowned for being one of the...
Happy Birthday, Toledo! 184 years old never looked so good. Did you know Toledo was founded on January 7, 1837? When it first became a municipality, Toledo did not look nearly like what it does today. It's location by the...
Murphy's Place was an iconic jazz club owned by Clifford Murphy, which started on Madison Avenue and later was relocated to 151 Water Street in 1996. Clifford Murphy was a nationally renowned bassist and mentor to younger and older musicians...
