National Historic Landmark

Libbey, Edward D., House

Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio
Listed
May 3, 1983
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
83004379

About this property

The Edward D. Libbey House is a historic house museum at 2008 Scottwood Avenue in Toledo, Ohio. Built in 1895, it was the home of Edward Libbey (1854-1925), a businessman who revolutionized the glass making industry in the United States. Libbey and his wife, Florence Scott Libbey would later establish the Toledo Museum of Art in 1901. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1983. The property was purchased in 2008 by The Libbey House Foundation with the intent to restore the house to its original condition

Location

2008 Scottwood Ave.
Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio
41.64225, -83.55800

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Battles

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When was Libbey, Edward D., House listed on the National Register?

Libbey, Edward D., House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 3, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Libbey, Edward D., House?

Libbey, Edward D., House is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Libbey, Edward D., House a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Libbey, Edward D., House has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Libbey, Edward D., House?

The period of significance for Libbey, Edward D., House is recorded as the industrial era.

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