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Henry G. Haefner Farm, 2830 Holland-Sylvania Rd.

In 1861 this land was still owned by Emmeline Wadsworth. In 1875 it was owned by Jeremiah Micham (1822-1898) and in 1888 by Riley Micham. A map from 1900 shows a house on the property facing Holland-Sylvania Road. Charles Micham, the brother of Riley, owned the land on the south side of his brothers property. Henry Haefner married Louisa Gerner in June 1897 in Lucas County. By 1910, the Riley property was the home and farm of Henry and Louisa Haefner.

Basich Home, 3901 McCord Rd.

Built 1956. Demolished c2015.

Waggoner Home, 3859 McCord Rd.

Built 1952. Demolished c2015.

Phillips Home, 3621 McCord Rd.

Built 1954. Demolished c2011.

Veres Home, 3925 McCord Rd.

Built 1956. Demolished 2024. Currently a vacant lot.

Skinner Home, 5635 W. Central Ave.

The house faced east. *Source: Toledo Lucas County Public Library Block Card Collection.*

The home of William and Audrey Skinner from c1954-1965. Was a rental for a few years. Demolished c1970 to make way for Brown Pontiac.

Garden Inn & Motel, 5290 Monroe St.

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

Opened 1948. Demolished c2002. Currently Mattress Firm.

Sysok Home, 6104 W. Central Ave.

Built c1941. This home was located on the northwest corner of Central and Fairbanks Avenue, behind Economy Garage. In 1951 it was the residence of William and Albena Sysok, and the location of Central Farm Store (1954). Demolished c1989.

Appleby Home, 6925 W. Central Ave.

Originally 6925 W. Central. After Secor Landscape Company opened (as 6925) the residence address was changed to 6915.

Purchased by landscape architect Arthur “Art” Landseadel who moved his business, Secor Landscape Company, from 3340 Secor Road to this location in 1968. The business was directly next to the home. Various businesses have occupied this former home over the decades. Latest is The French Twist Salon & Spa.

Bond Farm, 3019 N. McCord.

In 1920 this was the farm of Edna and Burton C. Bond. Edna died a widow in 1935. Harvey and Helen Gillhouse purchased the property in 1936 and appear to have owned it until 1969. The home was demolished and Somerset Plaza was built c1984 on the old Bond farm. The plaza has since been renamed, St James Shoppes.