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Jeep: Steel Soldier

Developed for the battlefield during World War II, the Jeep was called the wartime "limousine of Presidents and Privates" and was the vehicle of choice for transport and attack. This remarkable documentary, produced by WGTE Public Media, vividly recalls how the small and mighty Jeep carried men

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Let's All Go Down to Tiedtke's

Inhale, once again, the aromas of the first floor food displays. Thread your way through the crowds to see "the giant" and find a seat in the Seaway Cafeteria for Art Barrie's "Summit Conference" radio broadcast. See where the sidewalks bustle with shoppers making plans to meet at

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Undefeated: The Chuck Ealey Story

WGTE looks at the history and the legacy of the '60s and '70s through the inspiring life of UT Quarterback Chuck Ealey. Experience the joys and the highs, the electricity and the love, the pains and the sorrows, the perseverance and fight for equality. Take a journey with us, Chuck Ealey and his

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Lake Erie: Ohio's Great Lake

Explores Lake Erie's impact on the history, economy, agriculture, recreation and industry of communities in Ohio. Using archival film, photographs, and high definition footage, WGTE illustrates how this invaluable natural resource influences virtually every aspect of the lives of those living

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Storied Life of Millie Benson

A complete life story of Millie Benson, this video contains a rare interview with the late Millie Benson who is the writer primarily of the Nancy Drew Mysteries. Learn about Benson's exciting life from her midwestern childhood to big city success. Experts on American literature and those who knew

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• Views: 1133 Early Years

  The fascinating story of Toledo's growth and development from a swampy, unsettled wilderness to a major/industrial center. Included is colorful background on the Toledo-Michigan War, and the merger of Toledo's parent communities - Port Lawrence and Vistula - and told by local historians.

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• Views: 142 Deadline NOW: Downtown Revitalization

  Friday, May 1, 2009
  
  Thanks to attractions like Fifth-Third Field, the Valentine Theatre and the soon-to-open arena, downtown Toledo is a destination for thousands. But there is still a need for more development and revitalization. Tom Crothers, Executive Director of the Downtown Toledo Improvement District, and Dr. Sujata Shetty, a Professor in the Department of Geography and Planning at the University of Toledo, discuss the challenges and opportunities in developing the district.
  On the web: www.downtowntoledoimprovementdistrict.com
  On the web: www.utoledo.edu

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• Views: 142 Deadline NOW: Downtown Revitalization

  Friday, May 1, 2009
  
  Thanks to attractions like Fifth-Third Field, the Valentine Theatre and the soon-to-open arena, downtown Toledo is a destination for thousands. But there is still a need for more development and revitalization. Tom Crothers, Executive Director of the Downtown Toledo Improvement District, and Dr. Sujata Shetty, a Professor in the Department of Geography and Planning at the University of Toledo, discuss the challenges and opportunities in developing the district.
  On the web: www.downtowntoledoimprovementdistrict.com
  On the web: www.utoledo.edu

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• Views: 782 Arena: Building Community

  From the moment the first spade of dirt was overturned at groundbreaking ceremonies on October 1, 2007, sports and special event fans in our region were about to enter a thrilling new era.

  WGTE's original production,  Arena: Building Community  follows the progress of the state-of-the-art, environmentally-friendly facility in downtown Toledo, beginning with the demolition of the venerable east-side sports arena and continuing through the new Arena's opening weeks in October 2009.

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