Martin Motel, 8730 W. Central Ave.

Source: Toledo-Lucas County Public Library Block Card Collection.

Owned by Ray and Ruth Martin, who also lived in the house next to the motel at the same address. Was located on the north side of Central Avenue between Centennial Road and Crissey Road.

1949. Source: ODOT.

1961. Source: ODOT.

Source: Internet.

In 1973 the motel was sold.

Source: Toledo Blade, 8-3-1973.

The motel was converted to efficiency apartments in 1975. The motel was demolished in the mid-90s. The Martin home was demolished c2017.

The Martin home, also at 8730 W. Central. Source: Toledo-Lucas County Public Library Block Card Collection.

1998. Source: AREIS.

2007. Source: AREIS.

2023. The former location of the Martin Motel (circled in white) and the Martin home (circled in red). Source: AREIS.

2023. Source: Google Street View.