Published: 3/3/2013

Inside Pythian Castle

A look inside the neglected Pythian Castle on 801 Jefferson Ave. at Ontario Street as seen in a January, 2004 walkthrough. CLICK ANY IMAGE TO VIEW FULL PHOTO, START SLIDE SHOW.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The interior of Pythian Castle on the corner of Ontario Street and Jefferson Avenue. THE BLADE

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The third floor auditorium inside Pythian Castle on the corner of Ontario Street and Jefferson Avenue. THE BLADE

The third floor auditorium as seen from the balcony inside Pythian Castle on the corner of Ontario Street and Jefferson Avenue.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The third floor auditorium as seen from the balcony inside Pythian Castle on the corner of Ontario Street and Jefferson ... THE BLADE

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The stage in the third floor auditorium of Pythian Castle on the corner of Ontario Street and Jefferson Avenue. THE BLADE

A spiral staircase leading down from the balcony in the third floor auditorium inside Pythian Castle on the corner of Ontario Street and Jefferson Avenue.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo A spiral staircase leading down from the balcony in the third floor auditorium inside Pythian Castle on the corner of ... THE BLADE

A look at the third floor auditorium from the stage inside Pythian Castle on the corner of Ontario Street and Jefferson Avenue.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo A look at the third floor auditorium from the stage inside Pythian Castle on the corner of Ontario Street and ... THE BLADE

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Support beams keep the interior of Pythian Castle in Toledo from crumbling. THE BLADE

Enlarge | Buy This Photo A look at the spire of Pythian Castle from the roof. THE BLADE

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Ornate detailing marks the exterior of Pythian Castle's roof. THE BLADE

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Another view of Toledo from the roof of Pythian Castle. THE BLADE

Much of Pythian Castle has been gutted. The removal of floorboards allows a visitor on the first floor an unobstructed view to the top of the building.

Enlarge | Buy This Photo Much of Pythian Castle has been gutted. The removal of floorboards allows a visitor on the first floor an unobstructed ... THE BLADE

Enlarge | Buy This Photo The interior of Pythian Castle on the corner of Ontario Street and Jefferson Avenue. THE BLADE

Inside Pythian Castle

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