The home of William and Audrey Skinner from c1954-1965. Was a rental for a few years. Demolished c1970 to make way for Brown Pontiac.
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Frisch’s Big Boy, 5294 Monroe St.
Opened in 1987 on the northeast corner of Flanders Road and Monroe Street. Became a Ralphie’s in c1995 and Sakura Japanese Steakhouse in 2007-present.
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This business was located where Brown Pontiac once stood and where the new Brown Honda is now (2026) located.
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Opened 1948. Demolished c2002. Currently Mattress Firm.
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Opened c1970. Later became Holland House (1975 -1984), which was previously located on Holland-Sylvania Road. Was Hong Kong Restaurant (1984-1988). Was demolished to make way for Kistler Ford Truck Center. Currently ProMedica property.
Continue reading “Lums, 5551 W. Central Ave.”Sysok Home, 6104 W. Central Ave.
Built c1941. This home was located on the northwest corner of Central and Fairbanks Avenue, behind Economy Garage. In 1951 it was the residence of William and Albena Sysok, and the location of Central Farm Store (1954). Demolished c1989.
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This Fotomat was located between Sohio gas station and Toledo Trust. Closed c1986. Byrider of Toledo currently occupies the site.
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Appleby Home, 6925 W. Central Ave.
Purchased by landscape architect Arthur “Art” Landseadel who moved his business, Secor Landscape Company, from 3340 Secor Road to this location in 1968. The business was directly next to the home. Various businesses have occupied this former home over the decades. Latest is The French Twist Salon & Spa.
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In 1920 this was the farm of Edna and Burton C. Bond. Edna died a widow in 1935. Harvey and Helen Gillhouse purchased the property in 1936 and appear to have owned it until 1969. The home was demolished and Somerset Plaza was built c1984 on the old Bond farm. The plaza has since been renamed, St James Shoppes.
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