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Stars Carry Out

9-11-1979

3541 Holland-Sylvania Rd.

Was located on the northwest corner of Blossman and Holland-Sylvania, next to Frontier Bar (later Driftwood Lounge).

Author retrotoledometroPosted on May 9, 2023August 24, 2024Categories Carry Out, Stores

The Poor House

7-9-1965

5914 W. Central Ave.

Was located on the north side of Central just west of Holland-Sylvania. Likely demolished when Kmart was built in 1967.

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Author retrotoledometroPosted on April 18, 2023April 24, 2023Categories Bars, Bars and Restaurants

Hills

5821 W. Central Ave., Toledo West Shopping Center.

Formerly Woolco.

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Author retrotoledometroPosted on April 18, 2023April 24, 2023Categories Department Stores, Toledo West Shopping Center

Gray Drug

7-26-1972

5821 W. Central Ave., Toledo West Shopping Center

Between Kroger and JoAnn Fabrics. Later Lane’s Drugs and People’s Drugs.

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Author retrotoledometroPosted on April 18, 2023April 24, 2023Categories Toledo West Shopping Center

Jo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts

5749 W. Central Ave., Toledo West Shopping Center.

2002. Lane’s (with high windows) and Kroger were located directly to the left in image.

Opened in the Toledo West Shopping Center (5821 W. Central) in 1972. Closed March, 2002.

1973
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Author retrotoledometroPosted on April 17, 2023April 24, 2023Categories Stores, Toledo West Shopping Center

Kroger

5725 W. Central Ave., Toledo West Shopping Center.

7-5-1972
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Author retrotoledometroPosted on April 17, 2023April 24, 2023Categories Grocery Stores, Toledo West Shopping Center

Rambler Motel

3001 N. Reynolds Rd.

Opened c1950s. Owned by Earl and Ila Shuler. Was located on the west side of Reynolds Road just south of Central Avenue. Later became Imperial Plaza c1970s.

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Author retrotoledometroPosted on April 16, 2023April 24, 2023Categories Motels

Amoco

6760 W. Central Ave.

Amoco 1998
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Author retrotoledometroPosted on April 12, 2023April 24, 2023Categories Gas Stations

Durdel’s Music

2628 W. Central Ave.

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Author retrotoledometroPosted on April 12, 2023April 24, 2023Categories Musical Instrument Stores

Dairy Queen

4144 W. Alexis Rd.

Opened c1970.

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Author retrotoledometroPosted on April 12, 2023April 24, 2023Categories Restaurants

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