August 2024 – Retro Toledo Metro

Central Park Church, 3233 Piero Ave.

Central Avenue Park: A Subdivision

Hall’s Carryout, 6111 W. Central Ave.

Source: *Toledo Lucas County Public Library Block Card Collection*

Was owned and operated by Harold and Marguerite Hall from 1960 to 1976 when the property was sold and began being developed into auto dealerships. Carryout was demolished. Two houses on the property were relocated a block north to Goodhue Drive. The former carryout site is currently the front parking lot of Jim White Toyota (Formerly Lexus of Toledo). As part of the development, Fairbanks Avenue was also extended south across Central Avenue.

Alexis Auto Parts

8061 Sylvania Ave.

Founded c1950 by Louis Shiff and son Myer “Mike” Shiff at the former Monroe Auto Parts at 5318 Alexis Road, where White Family Collision Center is now located. Moved to 8061 Sylvania Avenue in 1978. Closed c2010