Gas Stations - Retro Toledo Metro

Shirl’s Marathon Service – 5904 W. Central Ave.

Was located on the northwest corner of Central and Holland-Sylvania (c1968). Also the location of Bob Adams Market (c1956), Chuck’s Marathon Service (c1970), Dan and Genes Porky’s (c1976), and Gastown (c1982). Speedway opened in September 1988 and has since occupied the site. Speedway appears to have closed in March, 2026. The store was demolished in April, 2026.

Bi-Lo, 2701 N. Reynolds Rd.

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

Bi-Lo opened c1958. After Bi-Lo the station became a Hi-Fy Gas Station (c1965), then Holiday Camping Center (c1979) and then a U-Haul Center (c1980). U-Haul remains at this location.

Clark Super 100, 5704 W. Central Ave.

Opened late 1966. Located on the northwest corner of Central Avenue and Elmont Road.

Hardwick House, 6437 W. Central Ave.

Built c1947. This house was located on the southeast corner of Central Avenue and Wilford Drive. The home remained in place during the US 23 interchange construction c1962. It appears the house was demolished in late 1965. In early 1966 a Standard Oil Company (SOHIO) service station was constructed on the site. Later became Bills Sohio (c1973), BP gas station, and is currently S&G gas station.

Lake Family Property, 6700 W. Sylvania Ave.

This building was located on the northwest corner of Sylvania Avenue and McCord Road. The Lake family home was at 6726 Sylvania Avenue, just west of this structure. Later became the site of a Marathon gas station. Currently Speedway gas station.