Author Michael Till to speak at Way Library on Sunday, 10/27
Route 20 was named a federal highway in 1926. As this blacktop zigzags its way through Perrysburg it transforms itself into other names such as Sandusky Street, Indiana Avenue, Louisiana Avenue, and West Front Street. For the first half of the 20th century, Route 20 was the most important east-west road across northern Ohio, and Perrysburg was a major crossroad.
Michael Till, retired university professor, grew up along Route 20 and has collected more than 200 vintage postcards depicting views along this main thoroughfare. Ohio village and city scenes, rural vistas, and historic sites that drew early motorists to the highway are featured in his book. Not to be forgotten are the tourist courts, hotels, diners, and gas stations that made automobile journeys possible. One section of the book includes historical photographs from Perrysburg, as well as other nearby towns such as Fremont, Woodville, Maumee, and Toledo.
Mr. Till will be speaking at Way Library on Sunday, October 27 at 2:00 p.m. He will discuss his book, “Along Ohio’s Historic Route 20.” This program is free and open to the public, and refreshments will be served. Copies of the book will be available for purchase after the talk.
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Organization Address: 101 E Indiana Ave, Perrysburg, OH, 43551