Tower on the Maumee, Skyscraper in Toledo, Ohio
The Tower on the Maumee is a commercial high-rise building from the late 1960s located in downtown Toledo. The structure features glass panels, concrete, and aluminum construction across 30 floors with straight lines and a simple geometric form typical of modernist architecture from that era.
Construction of the Tower on the Maumee began in 1967 and the building opened in 1969 as part of Toledo's downtown revitalization efforts. Owens Corning occupied the tower as its headquarters until 1996, after which the building remained vacant for years before being listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012.
The Tower on the Maumee served as the headquarters for Owens Corning for many years and represented the city's ambitions for progress and growth. The building is tied to memories of the rooftop restaurant that once drew residents for celebrations and gatherings overlooking the river.
The building is located at North Saint Clair Street in downtown Toledo with easy access to nearby shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Its location near the Maumee River makes orientation straightforward and offers good views of the surrounding city.
The building was originally called the Fiberglas Tower, using Owens Corning's trademarked spelling of the company name. A restaurant called Top of the Tower once operated on the upper floors and was popular for special dinners and celebrations until it closed in 1982.
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