On Aug. 3rd 2019, Midstory held "A City in Transit" gala x expo from 4-9pm at the downtown train station, an art deco architectural gem constructed just on the cusp of the fall of the passenger rail industry int he 1950s. Local organizations came together to celebrate and exhibit their part in Toledo's growth. Our vision is for Toledo to be a future
model city for the postindustrial Midwest, and to rewrite its narrative from that of decline and vacancy to that of agency, vitality, creativity and problem-solving. We chose the venue for its historic and symbolic value as a place in transit, bringing strangers together toward a shared destination—a story of collaboration and joint vision that Toledo must embrace. This first-time event not only attracted members of the general public with educational exhibits, but also creatively repopulated an underappreciated hallmark space in the heart of a struggling neighborhood.
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www.midstory.org/gala
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