Built c1940s. Demolished c1975.
Continue reading “White Home, 3148 Marsrow Ave.”Author: retrotoledometro
Megadeth Was Here!
Fulton County Fair
August 29 – September 4, 2025
It was once said, “The Lucas County Fair is not a fair! The Fulton County Fair is a fair!” There was talk of pork sandwiches, old timey farm equipment, milkshakes and a demolition derby!
Continue reading “Fulton County Fair”Mr. Steak, 5520 W. Central Ave.
Opened 1970. Closed c1993. Was later Tommy’s Restaurant (1994-c2007). Demolished c2015. Sign continues to be used by Expresso Car Wash.
Continue reading “Mr. Steak, 5520 W. Central Ave.”Ramsey House, 3137 Warner Ave.
Built c1938. Names associated with this property were Ramsey, Guhl and Baisden. Demolished c1980s and replaced with the present structure.
Continue reading “Ramsey House, 3137 Warner Ave.”Ries Home, 3210 Fairbanks Ave.
Built c1940s. Some names associated with this home include Ries, Clarke, Fraley and Burling.
Continue reading “Ries Home, 3210 Fairbanks Ave.”The Barn, 3239 Centennial Road
Saxon Square, 6600 Sylvania Ave.
A “shoppe complex” built by Cavalear Realty as part of their Stonehenge condominium development. Construction started in 1970 and was expected to be completed in late 1971. Completion was pushed through 1972. The complex was completed in January 1973.
Continue reading “Saxon Square, 6600 Sylvania Ave.”Joseph’s, 1420 Secor Rd.
Joseph’s opened in 1953 and was located on the northeast corner of Dorr Street and Secor Road. Other buildings were added to the property and these were eventually all connected, creating what was called both Dorr-Secor Plaza and Joseph’s Plaza. The property was eventually purchased by the University of Toledo and became the Southwest Academic Center (SWAC), later renamed Rocket Hall.
Continue reading “Joseph’s, 1420 Secor Rd.”B & D Auto Sales, 6801 Nebraska Ave.
