2244 S. Reynolds Rd.
Opened 1972. Closed 2012.
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Radio Shack
5844 W. Central
Opened September 1971. Closed c2015.
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Franklin Park Mall
Hobby store created by Russell and Mary Beth Benore in 1947 that grew to 27 stores and lasted 50 years. The first Hobby Center store was located at 916 Adams Street. The Franklin Park Mall store opened in 1971.
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3541 Holland-Sylvania Rd.
Was located on the northwest corner of Blossman and Holland-Sylvania, next to Frontier Bar (later Driftwood Lounge).
Jo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts
5749 W. Central Ave., Toledo West Shopping Center.
Opened in the Toledo West Shopping Center (5821 W. Central) in 1972. Closed March, 2002.
Russ Lumber and Supply Company, 6048 W. Central.
Russ Lumber & Supply Company (1959-1972). Grose Generator Service (c1970s). Grose later moved to Dorr Street near Reynolds. Gun World (c1980s) also did business at this address. Their sign is visible in the aerial pic. Various used car dealerships did business at this location through the late ’80s into the ’90’s. Possibly Jimal’s Bar for some time in the ’70s. Demolished c2020.
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Opened in December 1969 by Rev. Albert Reed in a former small Kroger store (photo below). Demolished.
PDQ Racquets, 6054 W Central Ave.
A small building and business once located near the northeast corner of Central and Fairbanks, next door to Central Avenue Snip. Owned by Robert Roberts. Demolished. Formerly: Central Avenue Barber Shop. Country Lane Beauty Salon. My Love’s Beauty Salon.
Bob’s Market, 6625 W. Sylvania Ave.
Black Panther Carry-Out, 1215 Dorr St.
Operated by James Mitchell (former pro wrestler). Demolished. Mitchell’s most well known rivalry was with Gorgeous George. After retiring from the ring, Mitchell opened a store in the Toledo area called Black Panther Carryout. The walls of the store featured photos and memorabilia from Mitchell’s career, and locals would come in to talk wrestling in addition to shopping. He passed away in 1996 at the age of 87.