Saving Toledo's First Neighborhood, One Home at a Time
The Historic Vistula Foundation is a volunteer non-profit corporation dedicated to helping preserve and enhance the historic architectural heritage and character of the Vistula Historic District. Formed in 1837 and bounded by Walnut, Champlain, Chestnut, Magnolia and Summit Streets, Vistula is Toledo's oldest neighborhood. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
Toledo's first neighborhood is in the process of being saved one property at a time.
Even though we have saved a few, there are many, many more historic homes in danger of being lost.
Preserving these homes means caring for the details that define them — original masonry, ornamental trim, porches and period wood window restoration that keeps each facade true to its era. We need your help in progressing with our new acquisitions and with saving those that still need to be saved.