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# Retro Toledo Metro

Indie Local History 

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- [House of Hilton, 2234 N. Reynolds Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/house-of-hilton-2234-n-reynolds-rd/) - The House of Hilton was owned by the late Jeanne Hilton. It was originally located at 2840 N. Reynolds Road c1974. The business was relocated to 2234 N. Reynolds c1978. Susan Hilton was also co-owner of the business. Closed c2008.
- [Henry G. Haefner Farm, 2830 Holland-Sylvania Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/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.
- [William Lindsey Farm, 3016 Holland-Sylvania Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/william-lindsey-farm-3016-holland-sylvania-rd/) - The Lindsey farm was located on the southeast corner of Central Avenue and the Maumee Road (now Holland-Sylvania). In 1875 the land was owned by Robert Freeman. Lindsey purchased the land between 1875 and 1888. Lindsey was the son of William Sr and Mary Agnes Lindsey. Before moving to Lucas County Lindsey lived in Franklin
- [From Plain Lands to Private Hands: Long Before 'The Corners'](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/from-plain-lands-to-private-hands-long-before-the-corners/) - Joseph Wampler In 1820, surveyor Joseph Wampler was making his way through the area that would, in 1895, be known as Rattlesnake Corners, or simply “The Corners.” Today, we know the intersection as Central and Holland-Sylvania. The black dot in the 1820 capture above represents the intersection. Wampler’s survey provides one of the earliest documented
- [Car Stereo One, 5855 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/car-stereo-one-5855-w-central-ave/) - Ohio Secretary of State docs show that Car Stereo One was created in 1979 by Fred Baumgartner with the location then being 4529 Monroe Street. A 1983 Toledo Blade ad notes Car Stereo One on the southeast corner at Central Avenue and Holland-Sylvania Road. The business was located in the former Pat & Jake's Shell
- [Woolco Department Store, 5821 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/woolco/) - The Woolco in the image above is not our Woolco, but it sure looks a lot like it. The image of the vacant building below is where our Woolco once was. Woolco opened here, on the south-east corner of Central Avenue at Holland-Sylvania Road, when construction of the Toledo West Shopping Center was completed in
- [Basich Home, 3901 McCord Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/basich-home-3901-mccord-rd/) - Built 1956. Demolished c2015.
- [Waggoner Home, 3859 McCord Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/waggoner-home-3859-mccord-rd/) - Built 1952. Demolished c2015.
- [Skinner Home, 5635 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/skinner-home-5635-w-central-ave/) - 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.
- [Phillips Home, 3621 McCord Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/phillips-home-3621-mccord-rd/) - Built 1954. Demolished c2011.
- [Veres Home, 3925 McCord Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/veres-home-3925-mccord-rd/) - Built 1956. Demolished 2024. Currently a vacant lot.
- [Rattlesnake Corners and Fred Behrendt.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/rattlesnake-corners-central-holland-sylvania-and-fred-behrendt/) - In October of 1895 Fred and Alvina Behrendt took over operations of a roadhouse/tavern at the crossroads of what is now the intersection of Central Avenue and Holland-Sylvania Road, then called Rattlesnake Corners, or "The Corners," for short. I won't repeat here what has already been written about in great detail in 1895.
- [Rattlesnake Corners and the Eastern Massasauga](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/rattlesnake-corners-and-the-eastern-massasauga/) - Before development, the area around present-day Central Avenue and Holland-Sylvania Road in Sylvania Township, historically known as “Rattlesnake Corners,” was a flat, marshy landscape along the edge of the historic Great Black Swamp. An ideal habitat for the Eastern Massasauga rattlesnake, or “swamp rattler,” the region consisted of wet prairie, sedge meadows, marshy ground, scattered
- [Papenhagen Oldsmobile - 6019 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/papenhagen-oldsmobile-6019-w-central-ave/) - Papenhagen Oldsmobile was owned by Ted Papenhagen. The first location was at 1137 Sylvania Avenue in the former Banham Oldsmobile dealership. After leaving the military Ted Papenhagen started working at Banham Oldsmobile as a salesman in 1960. He rose through the ranks to become the new car sales manager, general manager, and eventually vice president
- [Carmel's Mexican Restaurant, 2947 Tremainsville Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/carmels-mexican-restaurant-2947-tremainsville-rd/) - Originally the Picadilly Lounge (1965). Aloha Supper Club (1967). Abde's Steak House (1969). The Oak Room [event space] (1970). Don Dor Antiques (1971). Carmel's Mexican Restaurant opened here in 1975. Carmel's - Beginnings
- [Frisch's Big Boy, 5294 Monroe St.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/frischs-big-boy-5294-monroe-st/) - Opened in 1987 on the northeast corner of Flanders Road and Monroe Street. Became a Ralphie's in c1995 and Sakura Japanese Steakhouse in 2007-present.
- [Star Door & Supply Co., 5669 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/star-door-supply-co-5669-w-central-ave/) - This business was located where Brown Pontiac once stood and where the new Brown Honda is now (2026) located.
- [Garden Inn & Motel, 5290 Monroe St.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/garden-inn-motel-5290-monroe-st/) - Opened 1948. Demolished c2002. Currently Mattress Firm.
- [Lums, 5551 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/lums-5551-w-central-ave/) - Opened c1970. Later became Holland House (1975 -1984), which was previously located on Holland-Sylvania Road. Was Hong Kong Restaurant (1984-1988). Was demolished to make way for Kistler Ford Truck Center. Currently ProMedica property.
- [Bond Farm, 3019 N. McCord.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/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
- [Sysok Home, 6104 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/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.
- [Fotomat, 5952 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/fotomat-5952-w-central-ave/) - This Fotomat was located between Sohio gas station and Toledo Trust. Closed c1986. Byrider of Toledo currently occupies the site.
- [Ancient Toledos: Proglacial Period](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/ancient-toledos-proglacial-period/) - 17,500 years ago As the Huron-Erie Lobe, a broad, tongue-like extension of the Laurentide Ice Sheet that advanced outward from the main ice sheet, advanced and retreated multiple times across northwest Ohio and northeast Indiana, it created numerous moraines. A moraine is a long, crescent-shaped ridge or mound of rock, soil, and other debris that
- [Ancient Toledos](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/ancient-toledos/) - "I remember when all this was ocean." Toledo, Ohio Toledo rests on immense buried history, a landscape shaped not by a single world, but by a succession of vanished Earths layered one atop another through deep time. In the Beginning “We are made of star-stuff,” Carl Sagan, Cosmos. The iron in the soil, the calcium
- [Appleby Home, 6925 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/appleby-home-6925-w-central-ave/) - 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.
- [Toledo Rocks, 1984.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/toledo-rocks-1984/)
- [Record-Fest, 1979-1984](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/record-fest-1979-1984/)
- [Seaport Automotive, 2607 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/seaport-automotive/) - Seaport Automotive (Racing Engines) 2607 W. Central Avenue. Located on the southwest corner at Douglas Road. Owned by Dick Titsworth of Sylvania, Ohio.
- [Four B's Gulf Station, 6204 W. Central Avenue](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/four-bs-gulf-station-6204-w-central-avenue/) - Four B's Gulf station (c1957) was located on the northwest corner of Millicent and Central Avenue. Gone by 1962. Also called F. E. S. Service (c1958).
- [6212/6218 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/6212-6218-w-central-ave/) - In the above image it appears 6212 was a store. In 1948 it was Kitty's Beauty Shop. In 1950 it was a restaurant. It was located next to Four B's Gulf Station. The building was removed when the US23 construction project began (c1962). The buildings garage remained in place. Ray's Barber Shop was located next
- [Brave New Waves](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/brave-new-waves/) - "Brave New Waves…will have a decidedly different feel and flavour than any other all-night program on the air." - 1984 CBC StereoPress Release A great radio show that could be picked up in Toledo. https://daily.bandcamp.com/features/brave-new-waves-feature https://www.cbc.ca/radio/day6/1-minute-to-midnight-brent-bambury-reflects-on-the-35th-anniversary-of-brave-new-waves-1.5003624 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brave_New_Waves
- [89X](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/89x/) - Not a Toledo radio station, but listened to by many there. Highlighting here the modern/alternative era that began in 1991. That era ended for some in 1994. For others in 2000 when there was far less alternative and much more "active rock." But! 89X Time Warp hosted by DJ Cristina on Sunday mornings was a
- [Schorling's Market, 3115 W. Bancroft St.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/schorlings-market-3115-w-bancroft-st/) - Currently Stubborn Brother Pizza Bar.
- [Boogie Records, 2629 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/boogie-records-westgate/) - In 1973 Boogie Records opened in the former Kenwood Barber Shop located on the southeast corner of Central Avenue and Haughton Drive, just west of Douglas Road. The shop entrance is slightly hidden by the phone booths. Note the barber shop pole to the right of the shop window (above the Mercedes). In 1980 Boogie
- [Home Fuel & Supply Company, 1808 Secor Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/home-fuel-supply-company-1808-secor-rd/) - Was located on the northeast corner of Secor Road and the New York Central Railroad (NYCRR). Current site of Campus View Apartments.
- [Trilby Log Cabin, 5729 Secor Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/trilby-log-cabin-5729-secor-rd/)
- [Interstate Transmission, 5395 Monroe St.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/interstate-transmission-5395-monroe-st/) - Built c1967 on former Crego family residential property. Opened as Stan's (Stanley Kurczewski) Sunoco. Tuff-Kote Dinol (1976). Interstate/Multistate Transmission (1980). Sold in 1999. Demolished to make way for Steak N Shake. Currently Dairy Queen Grill & Chill.
- [Dethtoll (Band)](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/dethtoll-band/) - Dethtoll was an early American death/thrash metal band based in Toledo, Ohio. The band was formed in 1986 on New Year’s Day by Todd Evans and Joe D. Evans got his first guitar as a high school graduation present. According to Evans, Joe D had been screaming, yelling, and singing his entire life. Their first
- [Fairchild Farm, 1036 S. Holland-Sylvania Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/fairchild-farm-1036-s-holland-sylvania-rd/)
- [Breaking Away, 1221 S. Reynolds Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/breaking-away-1221-s-reynolds-rd/) - Formerly Bob Gentry's Barber Shop (c1961), Paujer Cycle (c1981), Wersells Bike and Ski Shop (1983), Wersells Bike Shop (1983). Breaking Away (1985). Closed 1991.
- [Child Study Institute (CSI)](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/child-study-institute-csi/) - Being that 428 10th Street is being demolished, we thought we'd post about it. The Child Study Institute (CSI) in Toledo, Ohio, was a long-running Lucas County juvenile detention and evaluation facility tied to the juvenile court system. CSI on 10th Street opened in 1953. The structure was designed by the Toledo architectural firm Bellman,
- [The Sullivan Farm](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/the-sullivan-farm/) - "Generally fair and warmer tonight and Sunday, fresh winds, becoming southerly." That was the forecast for the evening of April 14th, 1900 when Kate and her sister Johanna sat down for dinner. The day before Easter Sunday. At about 7 o'clock that evening Henry Wendt, a farmer, was standing at the well on his property
- [The Kmart Dirt Mounds](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/the-kmart-dirt-mounds/) - Back in the '80s there was a small cluster of dirt mounds behind the Kmart at 5956 Central Avenue. Perhaps about five to ten of them, about four or five feet high and maybe ten feet in diameter. Over the years vegetation and small trees grew on them. Historical aerial images show those mounds were
- [Kauffman Home, 3514 Moffat Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/kauffman-home-3514-moffat-rd/) - Built c1947. Demolished c2021.
- [Kujawa Property, 5924 Bonsels Pkwy.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/kujawa-property-5924-bonsels-pkwy/) - The fuel tanks at the back of the mobile home suggest this was a residence. It's assumed that whoever lived here was likely associated with the Kujawa residence to the right in this image (5918 Bonsels Pkwy).
- [Foster Home, 3503 Holland-Sylvania Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/foster-home-3503-holland-sylvania-rd/) - Built c1944. Demolished 1990s. Currently another car wash.
- [Tirrith Home, 3433 Holland-Sylvania Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tirrith-home-3433-holland-sylvania-rd/) - Built c1940. Demolished c1989. Currently a small office building.
- [Madhatter Music Company, 143 E. Wooster St.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/madhatter-music-company-143-e-wooster-st/) - "It felt like the sort of place that had existed for decades..." Stepping outside of Toledo to capture this one. Madhatter Music Company was opened by Billy Hanaway and Ed Cratty in 1988. The store was named after their band, Madhatter.
- [Deanville](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/deanville-sylvania-king-rd/) - Deanville was a small residential neighborhood and historically significant African-American settlement located at the southwest corner of Sylvania Avenue and King Road in Sylvania Township. The area appears to have originated from land owned by Edith A. Dean, for whom the community was likely named. The property was sold in 1924 to John and Myrtle
- [Monahan Home, 3121 Knoll Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/monahan-home-3121-knoll-ave/) - Built c1932. Demolished c2000. Other names associated with this property: Jenkins, Haefner, Wilkinson.
- [Reinbolt Home, 3210 Moffat Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/reinbolt-home-3210-moffat-rd/) - Built c1946. Demolished c2000. Other names associated with this home: Seeley, Zender, Stroup, Parish, Fisher, Haines and Cook.
- [Orner Home, 3142 Moffat Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/orner-home-3142-moffat-rd/) - Built c1944. Demolished c2000. Other names associated with this home: Barber, Smith.
- [Clyde Hall Home, 3132 Moffat Dr.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/hall-home-3132-moffat-dr/) - Built c1948. Demolished c2000. Other names associated: Williams, Dunkle.
- [Delauter Home, 3154 Moffat Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/delauter-home-3154-moffat-rd/) - Built c1948. Demolished c2000. Other names associated with this home: Armstrong, Chabler, Knapich.
- [Burrows Home, 3122 Moffat Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/burrows-home-3122-moffat-rd/) - Built c1945. Demolished c2000. This house was next door to Hing Mee Restaurant. Sold to Monroe Street Special Inc., in September of 2000. Later sold to Stephen D. Taylor Family Properties, LLC.
- [Albright Home, 3145 Moffat Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/albright-home-3145-moffat-rd/) - Built c1944. Demolished c2000. Other names associated with this home: King, Jones, Adams.
- [Nichols Home, 3205 Moffat Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/nichols-home-3205-moffat-rd/) - Built c1948. Demolished c2001.
- [Pahl Home, 3219 Moffat Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/pahl-home-3219-moffat-rd/) - Built c1944. Demolished 2004. Names associated with this property: Pahl and Matty.
- [Wyrebaugh Property, 6339 Blossman Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/wyrebaugh-property-6339-blossman-rd/) - On the old block card map this home is at 6339 Blossman Road and on Wyrebaugh property. The view in this image is the rear-corner (south and east sides) of the house looking west-northwest across Blossman Road, which is hardly visible. The smaller home on the far right, and the other home on the left
- [Guncheon Home, 3445 Moffat Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/guncheon-home-3445-moffat-rd/) - Built c1940. Various updates have been made over the years. US23 now runs behind it. The home was purchased in 1953 by the Stevenson family and additions to the home were made by Cadillac Construction Company.
- [MacDonald Home, 6316 W. Central Ave. (later 3135 Moffat Rd.)](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/macdonald-home-6316-w-central-ave-later-3135-moffat-rd/) - Built c1948. Herbert G. MacDonald is the father of John F. MacDonald who owned and operated Oaks Feed Company. The Herbert G. MacDonald home was either demolished or moved during the construction of US 23. Note the two out buildings within the circle in the image above. Then note the same two out buildings in
- [Nirvana, 4962 Monroe St.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/nirvana-4962-monroe-st/) - Opened in 1979. Originally the location of Hygiene Products Company (c1946). It was John Nuding's Mobile Home Center (c1960) and O'Henry's Old Toledo (1976). Was later incorporated into the adjacent Sweet Water Cafe and renamed Sweet Hall. Has also been: Mr. Roberts (1984). C.J. Barrymore's (1986). China Gate by Wang (1988). Demolished 1997.
- [Firehouse, 5815 Secor Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/firehouse-5815-secor-rd/) - Originally the Trilby Volunteer Fire Station located on the west side of Secor Road just north of Alexis Road. The Firehouse, a live music venue, opened in the former fire station in early 1969. In 1970 it was renamed the Dry Mouth Cafe, operated by Rick Campbell who was the owner of Head-Quarters. It then
- [Head-Quarters, 1638 Sylvania Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/head-quarters-1638-sylvania-ave/) - Head-Quarters opened in 1969 and was located on the north side of Sylvania Avenue between Jackman Road and Berwick Avenue, former site of Sylvania Avenue Hardware. Head-Quarters was owned by Rick Campbell who also owned the Dry Mouth Cafe (formerly Firehouse). Campbell later relocated/reopened his store to 3340 Dorr Steet in 1974 in the former
- [Steve Mason Billboard, 3328 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/steve-mason-billboard-3328-w-central-ave/) - In 1987 Steve Mason from WRQN camped out on a billboard sign at Westgate. Seems like this was big deal at the time, but there is little discussion about it in the news archives.
- [Ponderosa Steakhouse, 3330 W. Central Avenue - Westgate.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/ponderosa-steakhouse-3330-w-central-avenue-westgate/) - The Westgate Ponderosa opened in late 1969. It closed in c2007 and was replaced by El Nuevo Vallarta Mexican Restaurant. The building was demolished in 2014. El Nuevo Vallarta relocated.
- [Crystal Theatre, 421 Superior Street.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/crystal-theatre-421-superior-street/) - The Crystal Theatre opened on June 4, 1906 and "quit" in November that same year. The Temple Theatre replaced it on January 13, 1907 but quickly called it quits on January 23, 1907. The Interurban Union Station moved in that same year. Newspapers show it was also the location of the Orpheum Theater c1910s and
- [State Theatre, 2476 Collingwood Blvd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/state-theatre-2476-collingwood-blvd/) - The State theatre opened in December 1927. It was located on the east side of Collingwood Boulevard, between Machen Street and Delaware Avenue on the site of "the old skating rink." The State Before The State There was an earlier State Theatre in Toledo located at 421 (west side of) Superior Street, between Adams and
- [Toledo Pop Festival - September 14, 1969 - Toledo Raceway Park.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/toledo-pop-festival-september-14-1969-toledo-raceway-park/)
- [Agora, 3415 Dorr St.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/agora-3415-dorr-st/) - The Agora concert club network was launched in 1966 by Henry LoConti as a small members-only dance club in Cleveland before rapidly expanding into a major force in live rock music. By the late 1960s and early 1970s, the Agora had become known for showcasing rising national acts such as Bruce Springsteen, Kiss, and The
- [Regal Lanes, 3415 Dorr St.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/regal-lanes-3415-dorr-st/) - Opened in 1957. Closed in 1969. Became the Draught House (1969), Agora (1972), 2001 (1977), Touch of Class (1977) and Connoisseur West (1981). After Regal Lanes. In the 1980's the former bowling alley was demolished to make way for a Frank's Nursery & Crafts (facing Byrne).
- [Shirl's Marathon Service - 5904 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/shirls-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
- [Oehlers Home, 3355 Fairbanks Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/3355-fairbanks-ave/) - Built 1944. Various additions over the years. It was purchased in 1977 by neighbor Johnny "Don" Hudson who owned Don Hudson's Gulf Station at Holland-Sylvania Road and Sylvania Avenue. Don sold the property in 1991.
- [Sheats Home, 3203 Fairbanks Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/house-3203-fairbanks-ave/) - Built c1947. Some family names associated with this property: Rosinski; Sheats. Property was purchased by "SDT 1 Properties," assumed to be Stephen D. Taylor. Also assumed that Taylor Cadillac will demolish the house and expand their parking lot, if it has not done so already.
- [Gingrich Home, 3339 Warner Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/house-3339-warner-avenue/) - Built c1942. Some of the family names associated with this home were Van Meer, Jett, Merril, and Gingrich.
- [Ted's Pure Oil - 3235 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/teds-pure-oil-3235-n-holland-sylvania-rd/) - Was located on the southwest corner of Holland-Sylvania Avenue and Goodhue Drive one block north of Central (c1965). Owned and operated by Theo "Ted" Lowe. Was a Union 76 service station c1970's. TST (1980) currently occupies the site.
- ["Tin Man" (c1978 - 2017) : A BOLO](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tin-man-c1978-2017-a-bolo/) - The "Tin Man" stood in front of Zimmerman Heating on 5448 W. Alexis Road. The Tin Man first appeared in the Blade in 1978. The Tin Man last appeared on Google Street View cameras in 2017. Current whereabouts are unknown by RTM.
- [Modernist Homes of the 1930s: George Palm Jr., B. V. Zamore and International Style in Toledo](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/modernist-homes-of-the-1930s-george-palm-jr-b-v-zamore-and-international-style-in-toledo/) - This post was inspired by this recent RTM post, and by Ted Ligibel, who said in a July 23, 1989 article in The Toledo Blade about Art Deco building style and modernist homes in Toledo, “They really are classics and probably deserve to be researched.” In Toledo, Ohio, there are several Modern-style houses designed by
- [Gardiner Home, 3342 Cason Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/gardiner-home-3342-cason-ave/) - Built c1955. Still standing. I always found this home fascinating as a kid. Years later I noticed similar looking homes along the 3400 block of Goddard Road and a couple more on Drummond Road, between Carskaddon Avenue and Ilger Avenue in the Westgate area (aka Leesdale Extension).
- [Veteran Homes, 3100/3200 Holland-Sylvania Block.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/veteran-homes-lathrop-place/) - These home were built on the northeast corner of Central Avenue and Holland-Sylvania Road bordered in by Goodhue Drive and Waldmar Road. Most of the homes remain on Waldmar while none of the homes remain on Holland-Sylvania. Demolition of those homes began in the '80s when Hong Kong Restaurant, Burger King, Midas and Mewborn Burroughs
- [Michel Tire - 5860 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/michel-tire-5860-w-central-ave/) - Formerly Owen's and Bob's Shell Service (c1950). Floyd Hiser Shell (1952). Bob's Friendly Service (Robert Reich(?))(1961). Spencer Mobil Service (Donald C. Spencer)(1964). Pete's Sunoco (c1968). Don's Sunoco (c1977). Demolished.
- [Richard's Music, 5806 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/richards-music/) - Richard's Music was owned by Richard C. Fisher. Richard Fisher's story appeared in a Blade article in 2006 after his passing. Bleckner Music at 2120 W. Central (next door to The Colony) became Richard's Music in 1980. Richard Fisher opened his new store at 5806 W. Central late in 1982 on property owned by his
- [Fisher Leasing, 5744 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/fisher-leasing-5744-w-central-ave/) - Formerly: F & L Gulf Service (c1957) Rudy's Gulf Service (c1959) Wilcox Gulf Service Station (c1962) Fisher Leasing (c1977). Later became Brown Motor Sales and various others. Currently Auto Credit USA of Toledo. Fisher Leasing was incorporated by Roy C. Fisher and his son Jay E. Fisher in 1971. Jay Fisher already had a successful
- [Jones Friendly Market, 3541 Holland-Sylvania Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/stars-carry-out/) - Was located on the northwest corner of Blossman and Holland-Sylvania, next to Frontier Bar (later Driftwood Lounge). Operated by Roy Jones, who also operated the Frontier Bar and lived in the home directly next door to the market. Was later known as Stars Carry Out.
- [Pastorek's Body Shop, 6960 W. Central](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/pastorek-body-shop-6960-w-central/) - Formerly the site of Cities Service filling station. Was located on the northeast corner of W. Central Avenue at Percentum Road.
- [Bi-Lo, 2701 N. Reynolds Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/bi-lo-2701-n-reynolds-rd/) - 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.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/clark-super-100-5704-w-central-ave/) - Opened late 1966. Located on the northwest corner of Central Avenue and Elmont Road.
- [Reynolds Road Extension](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/reynolds-road-extension/) - Reynolds Road, previously called Adams Township Stone and Gravel Road No. 10, began as a rural township route in what was once Adams Township, serving 19th-century farms southwest of Toledo. This post looks at the unimproved portion of Reynolds Road that used to run from Central Avenue to Holland-Sylvania Road before 1930. What I'm calling
- [Country Inn, 2841 N. Reynolds Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/country-inn-2841-n-reynolds-rd/) - Country Inn was converted from a residential home (see image directly below) to a business c1964. As a residence it appears to have been the home of George F. Glass, who ran the Shetland Ranch pony stable on the rear of the property. Glass sold the property in late 1953. It appears to have then
- [Reynolds Village, 2865 N. Reynolds Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/reynolds-village-2865-n-reynolds-rd/) - Reynolds Village, opened c1961, was owned by Andrew and Ruth Reynolds and consisted of several buildings, including the Country Inn and the Reynolds family home. The village was located on Reynolds Road just south of Central Avenue. Closed c1974.
- [Sylvania Body Shop](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/sylvania-body-shop-3343-holland-sylvania-rd/) - 3343 Holland-Sylvania Rd. Formerly [Carl] Morgan's Body Shop c1940s. According to Ohio Secretary of State filings John Jobuck opened Sylvania Body Shop in 1965. Closed c1991.
- [Mizner Home, 3353 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/mizner-home-3353-n-holland-sylvania-rd/) - Built c1948. Currently Toledo Auto Group.
- [Oak'en Bucket, 2841 N. Reynolds Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/oaken-bucket/) - Formerly the Country Inn. Opened December, 1970. Closed September 30, 2006. Demolished. "I treated everybody like Frank Sinatra when they came in that joint, said manager Elaine Nicolaidis, sister of owner Gus Nicolaidis." - from Oaken Bucket gone after 36 year tenure, Toledo Blade, October 11, 2006
- [Imperial Lanes, 5505 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/imperial-lanes/) - Imperial Lanes 5505 W. Central (1963-2009 demolished) Corner of Reynolds and Central. Owned by Bob Rehkopf and later by Darrel Ducat. Imperial Lanes was designed by Cleveland architects Jack Alan Bialosky Associates. The Crown Room, a circular restaurant with floor to ceiling windows, was attached at the north end of Imperial Lanes.
- [Fisher Plaza, 5842 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/fisher-plaza-5842-w-central-ave/) - I have yet to find an original name for this small shopping center, assuming there ever was one. So I'm calling it Fisher Plaza. Carl and Anna Fisher once owned the property and had the plaza built in 1950-51. The builder was D.A. Spitznaugle. How It All Got Started Way back before Fisher Plaza, the
- [Triple Crown, 2122 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/triple-crown-2122-n-holland-sylvania-rd/) - This bar is located in the shopping plaza next door the House of Meats, on the southeast corner of Bancroft and Holland-Sylvania. A grey 1964 Oldsmobile Cutlass with chrome sidepipes and Cragar rims used to be spotted here often in the 1980s and '90s. Please email Retro Toledo Metro at retrotoledometro@gmail.com if you have any
- [Central Auto Parts, 6007 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/central-auto-parts-6007-w-central-ave/) - Operated by Joseph Linver. Owned by Ida and Joseph Linver who owned multiple lots adjacent to this location as well, since approximately 1947. An ad for the business first appears in 1950 and a help wanted ad in 1951.
- [Fruit Basket Market - 3519 Holland-Sylvania Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/fruit-basket-market-3519-holland-sylvania-rd/) - Was located on the southwest corner of Holland-Sylvania and Blossman Rd. Owned by Richard and Ruthie Rechtine in 1947. Opened c1952. Closed c1985.
- [Jones Home, 3541 Holland-Sylvania Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/3541-holland-sylvania-rd/) - This house was located between the Driftwood Lounge (Frontier Bar) and the railroad tracks (University Parks Trail). It was built c1945. In 1945 it was home to Mary Costello. In 1953 it was home to Aletha and Roy Jones who also owned Jones' Friendly Market and the Frontier Bar next door. In 1972 Richard and
- [Driftwood Lounge, 3535 Holland-Sylvania Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/driftwood-lounge/) - Formerly the Frontier Bar. Before that it was Houser's Animal Hospital. Before that it was the Melody Inn (built in 1917). Melody Inn relocated to 6118 W. Central Avenue around 1946. After the Driftwood Lounge closed the location has been various businesses, and a large metal barn was built directly behind the former bar.
- [Total, 7346 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/total-gas-station/) - This small gas station (last owned by Han Song Choi) was located on the north side of Central Avenue, east of King Road on the former farm of Walter and Mary Ann Borucki. Purchased by State Home Savings Bank c1993. Currently Key Bank.
- [Hardwick House, 6437 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/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
- [Becker House, 7422 Sylvania Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/porter-home-7464-sylvania-ave/) - Built c1948. Demolished c2014. This house was located on the north side of Sylvania Avenue just east of King Road. It appears the home sat vacant in it's last years.
- [Redding House, 4060 Franklin Dr.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/redding-house-4060-franklin-dr/) - Built c1945. Demolished c2004. Currently a side-by-side duplex.
- [Lake Family Property, 6700 W. Sylvania Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/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. Mike's Marathon opened on the site c1973. Later named Sylvania Marathon.
- [Mortemore Drive](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/mortemore-drive/) - In 1962 a new road was created to route Central Avenue traffic around the US 23 interchange construction site. The bridge over US 23 was completed in late 1962 and Central Avenue reopened. Portions of the reroute remained in place on the west and east side of US 23. The reroute portion on the east
- [Grindstaff Home, 6350 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/grindstaff-home-6350-w-central-ave/) - Built c1940. Demolished c2007. This home's location is best described in the following pictures. See also Mortemore Drive.
- [Hing Mee Restaurant, 6256 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/hing-mee-chop-suey/) - Formerly M&M Lounge, Red Apple Restaurant, La Vista Nite Club, and Swinger Night Club. Hing Mee opened in 1979 and was owned and operated by Yuk (Hank) Hing Lee. The building was demolished to make way for Taylor Kia. Hank, 26, emigrated to the U.S. from China via Trinidad where he was the proprietor of
- [Kohardt Home and Fallen Timbers Gun Club, 7844 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/kohardt-home-and-fallen-timbers-gun-club-7844-w-central-ave/) - Was located on the north side of Central Avenue between King Road and Centennial Road. The home was still standing in 1998 but gone by 2001.
- [Martin Motel, 8730 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/martin-motel-8730-w-central-ave/) - Owned by Ray and Ruth Martin, who also lived in the house next to the motel at the same address. Was located on the north side of Central Avenue between Centennial Road and Crissey Road. In 1973 the motel was sold. The motel was converted to efficiency apartments in 1975. The motel was demolished in
- [The Barn, 3239 Centennial Road](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/the-barn-3239-centennial-road/)
- [Greenwood Village Nite Club, 6341 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/greenwood-village-nite-club-6335-w-central-ave/) - Demolished to make way for US 23/Central Avenue interchange in 1961/62.
- [6400 Block, Central Avenue. (South Side)](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/6400-block-central-avenue-south-side/) - Some uncertainty with address numbers for some homes on the south side of Central Avenue between Moffat Road and Wilford Drive. We know the addresses for numbers 1, 5, 6, 8 and 9, and the latter four are featured individually on this site. The #1 property is 6437 W. Central and has been a Sohio,
- [The Brittany, 5560 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/the-brittany-supper-club-5560-w-central-ave/) - Opened 1973. Destroyed by fire November 1974. Formerly Sid Ross' Captain's Inn and the Gigolo Nite Club (owned by Evan H. Loewenstein). A Wendy's Restaurant currently occupies the site.
- [Sid Ross' Captains Inn - 5550 W. Central](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/sid-ross-captains-inn-5550-w-central/) - Owned by Sidney Ross. Opened in 1967. Closed c1970. Formerly the Ko-Z Club Bar. Was briefly The Brittany (1973-74).
- [3000 Block, Moffat Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/3000-block-moffat-rd/) - Was located on the west side of Moffat Road between Central Avenue and Greenwood Drive. This relatively new home at the time was either demolished or relocated due to construction of the US 23/Central Avenue interchange in 1962.
- [Billings & Sons Sohio, 8330 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/billings-sons-sohio-8330-w-central-ave/) - Demolished c2005.
- [Cyprus Lounge, 2430 W. Laskey Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/cyprus-lounge/) - Cyprus Lounge (Cyprus Rock Cafe) 2430 W. Laskey Rd. Toledo thrash metal venue in the 1980s and '90s. Demolished.
- [Red & White, 3745 Centennial Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/red-white-3745-centennial-rd/)
- [Duplex, 2931 Moffat Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/duplex-2931-moffat-rd/) - This duplex was located on the west side of Moffat Road, south of Central Avenue. It was one among many homes demolished to make way for the US 23/Central Avenue interchange in 1961/62. 2931 is a guess at the address in relation to the property located across the street in 1959 which was 2932 Moffat
- [Greenwood Drive](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/greenwood-drive/) - Greenwood Drive no longer exists. The US 23/Central Avenue interchange construction in 1962 erased Greenwood Drive and the homes that lined it. No image at this time of the #5 house.
- [Sound Asylum Records, 2582 Monroe Street](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/sound-asylum-records-2582-monroe-street/) - Built c1921 as Hi-Speed Gas Station (later E.E. Moore's Hi-Speed Station). Might have been a laundromat in the late '40s/early '50s. Circa-1974 the location was owned by Drucilla Noble and operated as Sound Asylum Records. Ownership of the property was transferred in 2018.
- [Sylvania Township Fire Station No.2, 6448 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/sylvania-township-fire-station-no-2-6448-w-central-ave/)
- [Emmanuel Congregation of the Evangelical Church, 3690 Centennial Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/emmanuel-congregation-of-the-evangelical-church-3690-centennial-rd/) - Built c1938. Demolished c1969. Other names associated with this property: Flynn, Sherman, Toledo Concrete.
- [Miller Family Home, 7831 Sylvania Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/miller-family-home-7831-sylvania-ave/) - The story of the Miller family home, along with the story Alta Miller, her family history, and her murder in 1935, is well researched and told in great detail by Sylvania author and historian Gayleen Gindy in her 2024 publication, A Sylvania Family's Tragedy: The Murder of Alta Miller.
- [Texaco, 3115 Centennial Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/texaco-3115-centennial-rd/) - This service station was located on the northwest corner of Central Avenue and Centennial Road. The station faced the corner while the garage (below) faced Central Avenue. The garage still existed (see image below) into the early-2000's, albeit somewhat modified to suit the various businesses that used it over the years. It was gone by
- [Central Avenue School, 6305 W. Central Avenue (aka Rt. 2. Box 198)](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/central-avenue-school-6305-w-central-avenue-aka-rt-2-box-198/) - Built in 1915 by the Pioch Company. This school sat on the southwest corner of Central Avenue and Moffat Road. It was the much smaller predeccessor to Central Elementary School which was built on the northeast corner of Central Avenue and King Road (opened in 1929). According to From Footpaths to Expressways (Vol. 8) by
- [Fry Home, 3127 Plainview Dr.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/fry-home-3127-plainview-dr/) - Built c1941. Records suggest this home was demolished in 1997. Other names associated with this address: Lemaitre, Schultz, Nightingale Realty. Property was sold to Surf City Inc. in 2004. Surf City Car Wash opened in late 2004. Surf City Car Wash later became Russ' Car Wash.
- [Dawn Motel - 6420 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/dawn-motel-6420-w-central-ave/) - Dawn Motel was located at the northwest corner of Central Avenue and Plainview Drive (when Plainview ended at Central). Dawn Motel opened in 1960 and was owned by John Tamodrian. Later named Dawn Apartments (c1987). Demolished before 1998.
- [Ray's Barber Shop, 6212 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/rays-barber-shop/) - Ray's Barber Shop (formerly Central Avenue School) was owned and operated by Raymond Hassen. Mr. Hasson operated his shop at this location until his retirment. He sold the property in 2012 to Stephen D. Taylor Family Properties. The building was razed c2012. The former barber shop property is now part of the Taylor Hyundai parking
- [Central Elementary School, 3124 King Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/central-elementary-school-3124-king-rd/) - Central Elementary School, opened in 1929, was located on the northeast corner of Central Avenue and King Road. Central Elementary School closed in 2012 and was demolished in 2014. Currently Mercy Health Sylvania Medical Center Emergency Department. It's predeccessor was the much smaller Central Avenue School which was located on the southwest corner of Central
- [Independent Biscuit Company, 2557 McCord Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/independent-biscuit-company-2557-mccord-rd/)
- [Ringel Home, 7349 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/ringel-home-7349-w-central-ave/) - Other names associated with this property: Pacer (c1962). Property was sold c1993.
- [Hazlett Home, 7311 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/hazlett-home-7311-w-central-ave/)
- [Gingery Home, 6819 Sylvania Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/gingery-home-6819-sylvania-ave/) - It has been suggested this was once the home of Herman Gingery who lived at 6819 Sylvania c1956.
- [Distemper (Band)](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/distemper-band/) - Distemper was a short lived '90s grunge-alternative-rock band with members from Toledo, Ohio and Deerfield, Michigan. The band was active from 1996-1997 and played various venues in Ohio and Michigan including Howard's in Bowling Green (OH), Whit's End in Toledo (OH), the Blind Pig in Ann Arbor (MI) and Alrosa Villa in Columbus, (OH).
- [Fyfe Home, 5636 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/fyfe-home-5636-w-central-ave/) - Home of August Fyfe. His sister Olive Fyfe lived in the house after his passing. She lived in the home until she passed in 1960. The property was puchased by Dr. Robert Elrod. Home was demolished c1970s.
- [McCarty Lumber Co., 3610 Holland-Sylvania Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/mccarty-lumber-co-3610-holland-sylvania-rd/) - Built 1957. Closed 1973. Became, and is currently, the site of the Canberra Corp.
- [Lewis Home, 7461 W. Sylvania Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/lewis-home-7461-w-sylvania-ave/) - Was located on the southeast corner of Sylvania Avenue and King Road. Currently the King Road Branch of the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library.
- [Neff's Place, 7459 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/neffs-place-7459-w-central-ave/)
- [Case Home, 5954 W. Sylvania Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/case-home-5954-w-sylvania-ave/)
- [Newman Home, 4230 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/newman-home-4230-n-holland-sylvania-rd/)
- [D&R Market, 4344 Holland-Sylvania Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/dr-market-4344-holland-sylvania-rd/) - Later named H&H Market (c1957).
- [Vic's, 4985 Holland-Sylvania Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/vics-4985-holland-sylvania-rd/) - Opened 1947. Owned by Vic Perot. Later became, and remains, the Village Inn ("VI"). History is detailed by Gayleen Gindy in Volume 5 of her Footpaths to Expressways series.
- [Sylvania Township Police](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/sylvania-township-police-dept/) - 4927 Holland-Sylvania Rd. Established January 1, 1960. Police and related staff moved to a new facility at 4420 King Road in late 1990. The first patrolmen were Leslie M. Paschen, Ernest Hall, Carl Hovey, Charles H. Warnke and Clifford Keeler, and Gerald Ganzel (Head of the Department). A used car, equipped with a radio, was
- [Mulvey Home, 7447 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/mulvey-home-7447-w-central-ave/) - Home of Owen and Verna Mulvey (c1947). Property was sold by Owen Mulvey Jr in 1997.
- [Everett Family Farm, 6725 W. Sylvania Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/everett-family-farm-6735-w-sylvania-ave/) - Having read that a Sheetz will be built on the southwest corner of McCord and Sylvania, here comes a new post!
- [Hendrickson's Sinclair, 7417 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/hendricksons-sinclair-7417-w-central-ave/) - Later became National Camperland. Currently O'Reilly Auto Parts.
- [Bud & Dick's Gulf, 4001 Holland-Sylvania Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/bud-dicks-gulf-4001-holland-sylvania-rd/) - Structures on this property were moved or demolished before the Gulf station was built, c1958. Became Tony's Gulf (c1979) and Licata's Sunoco (c1983). Various updates/modifications were made to the building over the years before being demolished c2004. A new struture was built on the property.
- [Allied Gear & Machine Company, 6820 W. Sylvania Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/allied-gear-machine-company-6820-w-sylvania-ave/)
- [Greenbrier Nursery and Gift Shop, 3700 Holland-Sylvania Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/greenbrier-nursery-and-gift-shop-3700-holland-sylvania-rd/) - Opened c1961. Closed c1978.
- [Stranahan Elementary School](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/stranahan-elementary-school/) - Built in 1955 on twenty acres which were the gift of Robert Allen Stranahan. Architects McLaughlin and Keil. Opened in Fall of 1956. The building has four wings constructed perpendicular to the main building, which contains the gymnasium, lunchroom, kitchen, library, and offices. Outside there is a playground, amphitheater, and multiple baseball diamonds. The school
- [Texaco and Dewey Oil Company, 3536 & 3538 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/texaco-and-dewey-oil-company-3536-3538-n-holland-sylvania-rd/) - Located across from the former Driftwood Lounge (aka Frontier Bar). Also known as Barney's Texaco Service and Glanzman Texaco Service. The Texaco station (above) was demolished c1990s. The Dewey Oil Company building (later the Texas Company, then Star Oil Company) remains as Joe's car sales.
- [Whit's End - 3557 Airport Highway](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/whits-end-3557-airport-highway/) - Whit's End was a live music venue located on the southwest corner of Airport Highway and Fries Avenue. Whit's End was owned by Frank Pertz and was previously known as Diego's Restaurant and Cantina (pre-1993). Closed c2000. Became Club Baja for some time. Building demolished c2015. Mobile Lube Express currently occupies the site.
- [Werley Home, 5941 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/werley-home-5941-w-central-ave/) - Built c1948. Later became Toledo Trust. Other names associated with this home: Sparks.
- [Growden Home, 3235 Fairbanks Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/growden-home-3235-fairbanks-ave/) - Built c1944. Still standing and very little has changed.
- [Welsh Home, 3253 Warner Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/3253-warner-avenue/) - Donald Welsh passed away in 1952 from Cancer at age 58.
- [Sohio Car Wash, 5947 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/sohio-car-wash/) - Was previously the site of the Big Barney Car Wash (1969). Opened c1973. Closed c1993. Was located between Toledo Trust and Friendly's). Converted to Aspen Motors, a used car lot owned by Chris Ewert. Aspen Motors was previously located at 6054 W. Central in the late '80s/early '90s.
- [Toledo Trust - 5941 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/toledo-trust-5941-w-central-ave/) - Was located on the south side of Central Avenue just west of Holland-Sylvania, across from K-Mart. Opened 1972. Closed 1986. Byrider of Toledo currently occupies the site. Site History: Was the site of the Charles Werley family home.
- [Kmart, 1801 W. Alexis Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/kmart-1801-w-alexis-rd/) - Opened in 1976. Closed 2017. Now U-Haul Self Storage and Truck Rental.
- [Hasley Home, 6006 Blossman Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/hasley-home-6006-blossman-rd/) - Built c1939. Early names associated with the home: Ottinger, Shirey.
- [Walbridge School, 1245 Walbridge St.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/walbridge-school-1245-walbridge-st/) - Demolished c2009. Another new school was designed, built and opened c2011 at the same location.
- [Omni Plaza, 5305 Monroe St.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/omni-plaza-5305-monroe-st/) - Built in 1987. Will likely be demolished to make way for a Sheetz gas station.
- [Thomas C's, 4700 Nantucket Dr.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/thomas-cs-4700-nantucket-dr/) - 4700 Nantucket was built by Gerald Rabideau c1977. Thomas C's was opened by Thomas C. Watkins in 1978. Thomas C's became Lynn's Supper Club in 1979 and Eddie Lee's in 1980. Will likely be demolished to make way for a Sheetz gas station. Lynn's West Toledo shopping plaza to be turned into Sheetz "Sheetz is
- [House/Business, 3187 Holland-Sylvania Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/house-business-3187-holland-sylvania-rd/)
- [Williams Home, 3826 N. McCord Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/williams-home-3826-n-mccord-rd/) - Built c1949. Other early names associated with this property: Sengstock, McLaren, Mauter, Fox.
- [House, 6555 W. Sylvania Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/house-6555-w-sylvania-ave/) - Possible home of Richard Turner.
- [House, 3133 Holland-Sylvania Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/3100-block-holland-sylvania-rd/) - Possibly 3133 Holland-Sylvania Rd. Home likely built c1945. Demolished c1965 to make way for Kmart.
- [Fallis Home, 5915 Sylvania Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/fallis-home-5915-sylvania-ave/) - The Fallis home was located on the southeast corner of Sylvania and Holland-Sylvania. The image below shows the trees that were cut. 1957 aerial showing the trees gone. Sohio gas station appeared c1971. Various businesses have used the old Sohio building over the decades.
- [G. Mortemore Home, 6525 W. Sylvania Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/g-mortemore-home-6525-w-sylvania-ave/) - Built c1960. Demolished c2006.
- [A. Mortemore Home, 6505 W. Sylvania Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/mortemore-home-6505-w-sylvania-ave/) - Built c1953. Demolished c2006.
- [Bob's Market, 6625 W. Sylvania Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/bobs-market/)
- [Comstock Home, 6315 W. Sylvania Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/comstock-home-6315-w-sylvania-ave/) - Built c1940.
- [Millns Home, 3802 McCord Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/millns-home-3802-mccord-rd/) - Built c1947. Demolished c1990. Other names associated with this property: Sleesman, Chevalier, Truckor.
- [Clyde Hall Property, 3137 Knoll Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/clyde-hall-property-3137-knoll-ave/) - Built c1981. Demolished 2020.
- [Pownell Home, 3128 Knoll Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/pownell-home-3128-knoll-ave/) - Built c1946. Demolished c2000. Other names associated with this property: Chambers, Begin.
- [House, 3122 Piero Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/3122-piero-ave/) - This small house sat behind the garage at 3127 Fairbanks (visible far left). Visible to the right is the west side of Economy Garage (6106 W. Central) and far right the rear of the house at 6112 W. Central. Demolished c1970.
- [Food Town, 3946 Alexis Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/food-town-3946-alexis-rd/) - Opened in late 1965. Renamed Kash N' Karry in 1988. Renamed Food Town again c1992. Became Big Lots c1993. Drug Town Drug Town opened in 1967 and was owned by Louis Elmer. Elmer's stores were known for their old-fashioned soda fountains. It was located next to Food Town (west end of the building) in the
- [Turner Home, 3214 Marsrow Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/turner-home-3214-marsrow-ave/) - Built c1945. Some early names associated with this property: Turner, Lloyd, Harkless and Koepfer.
- [Henning Home, 3214 Piero Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/henning-home-3214-piero-ave/) - Built c1945. Some of the early names associated with this property: Henning, Cole, Klopfenstein, Grodi and Reeves.
- [Central Avenue Park - Residential to Commercial](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/central-avenue-park-residential-to-commercial/) - This blog post regards the area of the Central Avenue Park neighborhood located north of Central, west of Holland-Sylvania, south of Goodhue, and east of I-475. Of particular interest is the shrinking residential zoning in this area. According to the Future Land Use Plan section of the 2018 Sylvania Township Land Use Plan publication, the
- [Churchill's, 2849 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/churchills-2849-w-central-ave/) - Opened by Walter Churchill c1947 as Churchill Frozen Food Lockers & Super Market. Closed in 2012.
- [Ries Home, 3240 Fairbanks Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/ries-home-3240-fairbanks-ave/) - It appears that the parents of Gaylon Ries lived next door at 3210 Fairbanks. House remains, but has had significant updates.
- [White Home, 3148 Marsrow Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/white-home-3148-marsrow-ave/) - Built c1940s. Demolished c1975. Along with most of the existing homes in the Central Avenue Park neighborhood between Central Avenue and Goodhue Drive, these homes fall within the "transitional" zone as noted in the Future Land Use Plan section of the 2018 Sylvania Township Land Use Plan publication.
- [Megadeth Was Here!](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/megadeth-was-here/) - Megadeth first played Toledo on November 1, 1986 on their "Peace Sells... but Who's Buying?" tour. They opened for Alice Cooper at the Toledo Sports Arena. Megadeth appeared in Toledo on February 13, 1988 on their "So Far, So Good, So What" tour. The band opened for DIO at the Toledo Sports Arena. Megadeth appeared
- [Fulton County Fair](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/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! The first Fulton County Fair was in 1857 near the county village of Ottokee. The
- [Mr. Steak, 5520 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/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.
- [Ramsey House, 3137 Warner Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/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.
- [Ries Home, 3210 Fairbanks Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/ries-home-3210-fairbanks-ave/) - Built c1940s. Some names associated with this home include Ries, Clarke, Fraley and Burling.
- [Saxon Square, 6600 Sylvania Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/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.
- [Joseph's, 1420 Secor Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/josephs-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
- [Reggie's Bike Shop, 5934 Secor Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/reggies-bike-shop-5934-secor-rd/) - Reggie's was originally located at 3437 Alexis Road before moving to 5934 Secor Road. Reggie's opened c1955 and closed in April 2025. Reggie's bike shop closing at end of April - 4/13/2025
- [B & D Auto Sales, 6801 Nebraska Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/b-d-auto-sales-6801-nebraska-ave/) - Originally a garage/service station. Became Dick's Auto Sales c1982 and was home to various businesses thereafter, including McCord Auto Sales (c1984), McCord Carryout, and a video store (Video Mart).
- [Toledo Speedway Jam - June 2, 1991.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/toledo-speedway-jam-june-2-1991/)
- [The Car Doctors, 5929 Sylvania Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/the-car-doctors-5929-sylvania-ave/) - Opened c1985. Owned and operated by Jeff and Gary Earl. Closed c1996. Former location of Gordon's Marathon Service Station c1961. _______________________________________________ The original Car Doctors at 5329 Heatherdowns opened in 1979. RIP Shirc.
- [Ozzy Was Here!](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/ozzy-was-here/) - July 14, 1975. Sabotage Tour, Toledo Sports Arena May 10, 1981. Blizzard of Ozz Tour, Toledo Sports Arena January 30, 1982. Diary of a Madman Tour, Toledo Sports Arena April 24, 1984. Bark at the Moon Tour, Toledo Sports Arena September 27, 1986. The Ultimate Sin Tour, Toledo Sports Arena February 5, 1992. Theatre of
- [House, 3730 Twining St.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/house-3730-twining-st/) - Built c1967. Demolished c2017. Names associated with this home include Vivian, Pulkey, Recknagel and Vickers. This house was built much later than most of the homes on the same block.
- [Super Cinemas, 1301 E. Mall Dr.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/super-cinemas-1301-e-mall-dr/) - Opened in 1988 as Showcase Cinemas. Name changed to Super Cinemas in 1990. Closed in 2008. Demolished in 2012.
- [Arnie's Grille, 6710 W. Central Ave. (Regency Plaza)](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/arnies-grille-6710-w-central-ave-regency-plaza/) - "The place to meet in Sylvania." Opened in 1992. Closed in 1996. The Grille opened at this location in 1996. The name was changed to Avenue Bistro in 1999. Avenue Bistro closed in 2017. Currently Poco Piatti, a Mediterranean restaurant, occupies the site.
- [Walt's Carry Out, 601 N. McCord Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/walts-carry-out-601-n-mccord-rd/) - Built c1949 by Raymond Rasmussen. Early tenant was Urban's Meat Market (c1950). Charles Wahl relocated Walt's Carry Out from the corner of Dorr and McCord to 601 N. McCord in the 1960s. Wahl sold the business in 1971. Since then the location has been home to various businesses.
- [Arnie's Saloon, 3332 W. Central Ave.(Westgate)](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/arnies-saloon-3332-w-central-ave-westgate/) - Formerly Scotty's Hamburgers. Arnie's Saloon opened in 1980 and was owned by Arnie Elzey. The saloon was sold by Elzey in 2008. The new owner renamed the establishment "Arnie's Again." Arnie's Again was demolished in 2014 to make way for new development. In 1990 Arnie's was expanded. "We believe that our customers come first and
- [Porn Flakes (Band)](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/porn-flakes-band/) - c1997 Interview from The Glass Eye, Volume 1, Issue 5.
- [Peeler Music, 2027 S. Byrne Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/peeler-music-2027-s-byrne-rd/) - Formerly Shirk Television (1965), House of Tapes (1969) and Elite Travel (c1979-83). Robert Peeler opened Peeler Music in 1984. Peeler Music closed in 2008. More details in Robert Peelers obituary included in the read more portion of this post. Peeler Music expanded (next door) to 2025 S. Byrne c1993
- [Steak and Ale, 2009 S. Reynolds Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/steak-and-ale-2009-s-reynolds-rd/) - Opened in 1973. Tony Roma's in 1982. Damon's in 1988. Victoria's Home & Garden in 1999-2005. Vacant 2005-present.
- [Stranahan Elementary School- Haunted Chamber: 1980-1984](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/stranahan-elementary-school-haunted-chamber-1980-1984/)
- [Rally's, 5855 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/rallys-5855-w-central-ave/) - Previously the site of Stereo One (demolished).
- [Lutz Bakery Co., 201 Sylvania Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/lutz-bakery-co-201-sylvania-ave/) - The Lutz Bakery Company was located at the southwest corner of Sylvania Avenue and Catawba Street.
- [House, 417 Wamba Avenue](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/house-417-wamba-avenue/) - Built c1948. Some early names associated with this home were Basilius, Smith, Reitmeier, and Fritz.
- [House, 3122 Millicent Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/house-3122-millicent-ave/) - Was located between Ohio Tool & Manufacturing and 3132 Millicent. Demolished c1961.
- [House, 1327 Western Avenue](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/1327-western-avenue/) - Initially a single family home (c1905), later converted to a duplex (1922), later remodeled as a single family residence again (1928), later converted to duplex, again. Some of the names associated with this house were Wallace, Lee, Fritz, Wyatt, Garries and Connor.
- [Grodi's Beer Store, 6221 Dixie Highway](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/grodis-beer-store-6221-dixie-highway/) - Although slightly north of the Ohio state line on Dixie Highway, Grodi's was a regular stop for many in Toledo.
- [Denny's, 5125 Monroe St.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/dennys-5125-monroe-st/) - Opened 1973. Sold to El Rodeo in 2001. Breakfast 24/7.
- [Tastee Freez, 1720 W. Alexis Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tastee-freez-1720-w-alexis-rd/) - After Tastee Freez closed, various businesses operated out of the building. The building was demolished c2006.
- [Brown Pontiac, 5625 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/brown-pontiac-5625-w-central-ave/) - Before Brown Pontiac, and the Central Avenue Strip, there were various residences, small businesses, and some woods between Reynolds and Holland-Sylvania. C.L. Bleckner lived at 5625 Central. The property was acquired by the Brown family in 1971. Kistler Ford had already been established on the east side of the property by this time. Brown Pontiac
- [Home Cafe, 5102 Alexis Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/home-cafe-5102-alexis-rd/) - There have been various Home Cafe's in Lucas County over the years. One at 518 Adams (1903) and one at 811 Jefferson (1925) in downtown Toledo, and another very near this one at 4421 Alexis (1954). Our Home Cafe appeared on the first floor of the two-story building on the right in 1961. As a
- [Taco Bell, 5030 Monroe St.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/taco-bell-5030-monroe-st/) - Formerly the location of a private residence, zoned agricultural at that time. After being zoned commercial (c1956) the property has been the home of various restaurants over the years including Zantigo (1979), Mi Amigo (1980), Ole Tacos (1981) and Taco Bell (1984) Taco Bell was closed and sold in 2004. The building was demolished and
- [Pizza Hut, 5044 Monroe St.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/pizza-hut-5044-monroe-st/) - Opened in 1975. Closed c1997.
- [Seim Family Home, 3214 Millicent Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/newmister-family-home-3214-millicent-ave/) - First residents were Frank and Dorothy Seim.
- [Food Town (Plaza), 6740 Sylvania Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/food-town-plaza-6740-sylvania-ave/) - Opened in 1981. Closed in 2003. Currently Planet Fitness. Food Town Plaza was renamed Timberstone Commons.
- [The Pharm, 3911 Secor Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/the-pharm-3911-secor-rd/) - Formerly the site of the Wamsher family farm, circled in white in the image below. In 1947 A&P purchased a portion of the Wamsher property and built a super market. Food Town purchased the Wamsher property in 1961. It's assumed the Wamsher house was moved. No record of that happening, yet. Food Town became Kash
- [Horace Mann School, 3800 Sylvania Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/horace-mann-school-3800-sylvania-ave/) - Horace Mann School opened in 1930 on the northwest corner of Sylvania Avenue and Harvest Lane. During construction the school went by the name Wamsher School, as noted in the architectural drawing. The school opened as the Horace Mann school. Horace Mann was closed in 1982... ...and demolished in 1986.
- [Buttons, 25481 Dixie Highway.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/buttons-25481-dixie-highway/) - Buttons opened in 1983 and was owned by Dennis Wilhelm... Buttons closed c1989. Before Buttons there was... Before Dixie Electric Co., there was... The Everglades Motel is gone, but the other structures remain, so far. After Buttons various businesses have come and gone at 25481 Dixie Hwy. Some of those are Billy Mustard's (1989), Powerhouse
- [Napierala Home, 2404 Wilford Dr.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/napierala-home-2404-wilford-dr/) - Built c1948. Demolished c1992.
- [Lou's Speed Shop, 3434 Sylvania Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/lous-speed-shop-3434-sylvania-ave/) - Lou's Speed Shop originally opened at 1377 Sylvania Avenue (c1966) and moved to 3434 Sylvania Avenue in 1968. 3434 later became Power Rider Cycle Center (1973), Suzuki International (1973), Lou's Auto World (1975), and Prodigy Music.
- [Prodigy Music, 3434 Sylvania Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/prodigy-music-3434-sylvania-ave/) - Built by John Begin in 1954 (building includes 3432 Sylvania). Former location of Michael Sbrocchi's Monroe Acres TV (c1955), Ohio-Michigan Builders Inc. (1957), James M. Rosenberger Realtor (c1958-61), Appliance Buyers Credit (c1965), Lou's Speed Shop (c1968), Power Rider Cycle Center (1973), Suzuki International (1973), Lou's Auto World (1975). Prodigy Music was originally located in Rick's
- [Karamol Home, 6430 W. Bancroft](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/karamol-home-6430-w-bancroft/)
- [Kujawa Home, 2334 Wilford Dr.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/kujawa-home-2334-wilford-dr/) - Built c1943. First tenant was John Kujawa.
- [Lyczynski Home, 2362 Wilford Dr.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/lyczynski-home-2362-wilford-dr/) - Built c1944. First tenant was Frank and Bernice Lyczynski.
- [Sarosiak Home, 2416 Wilford Dr.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/sarosiak-home-2416-wilford-dr/) - Built c1943. First tenant was Celia Sarosiak. Demolished.
- [Timming Family Home, 2350 Wilford Dr.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/timming-family-home-2350-wilford-dr/) - Built c1946. First tenants were Maynard and Elsie Timming. Stayed in the family until 1999 when sold.
- [Switala Family Home, 2424 Wilford Dr.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/switala-family-home-2424-wilford-dr/) - Built c1946. First tenants were Gertrude and Leon Switala. Stayed in the family until 1999. Property sold to Westgate Chapel. Home later demolished.
- [Sterling, 5838 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/sterling-5838-w-central-ave/) - Was located in Fisher Plaza (location circled in white in image below). Opened 1960. Formerly Shelton Hardware Company. Was briefly Central Avenue Mini Mart c1990, and has been various businesses since. In the '80s Sterling was the best place in the area to buy Faygo, candy cigarettes, Boston Baked Beans, Now & Later's, Nerds, Lemonheads,
- [Prime Time, 3414 Sylvania Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/prime-time-3414-sylvania-ave/) - 3412, 3416 and 3418 have also been associated with this building since 1957. Before Prime Time Elaine Powers opened at 3414 in 1965 and stayed in business for years. In 1972 The Great Escape bar opened up at 3414 Sylvania, but didn't last long. In 1974 it became the Zodiac Lounge. In 1981 The Beat
- [Viking Ski Shop, 1210 N. Byrne Road.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/viking-ski-shop-1210-n-byrne-road/) - Founded by Jim and Joyce Massey Goodyear in 1964. Located at 1210 N. Byrne Road. In 1972 The Viking Ski Shop moved to 2735 N. Reynolds Road in Sylvania Township. In 1990 Viking Ski Shop changed hands and became Mountain Man Ski Shop. Mountain Man Ski Shop remains open as of this post.
- [Polar Bear Frozen Custard, 4672 Monroe St. (at Sylvania Avenue)](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/polar-bear-frozen-custard-4672-monroe-st-at-sylvania-avenue/) - https://www.woodwardhalloffame.org/our-polar-bear-mascot In 1985 Nibble's, a short-order restaurant owned by Terry Netterfield was built on the former site of Polar Bear Frozen Custard (slightly closer to the intersection of Sylvania and Monroe). Nibble's was renamed Netty's and remains in business as of this post.
- [Olga Restaurant, 6201 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/olga-restaurant-6201-w-central-ave/) - Formerly Sylvan Restaurant. Olga's Restaurant was located on the south side of Central Avenue, near to where Bob Evan's Restaurant is currently located. The restaurant was run by Olga Clements and was located next door to the Sylvan Motel. Olga moved her business to 3816 Alexis Road in 1957. The Florida Restaurant opened up shop
- [Frisch's Big Boy, 3005 Holland-Sylvania Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/frischs-big-boy-3005-holland-sylvania-rd/) - Opened in 1977. McDonalds currently occupies the site. Frisch's relocated to Central Avenue after Rax restaurant closed in 1988. George Ballas Leasing bought the property, then later sold the property to McDonalds Corp.
- [Holly Plaza, 3303 Holland-Sylvania Road](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/holly-plaza-3303-holland-sylvania-road/) - Built c1961. Two buildings located on the northwest corner of Goodhue Drive and Holland-Sylvania Road. Originally named the Holland House Business Center. Before the business center the only structure at that location was the Holland House restaurant (circled in image below). An third building was added later. That third building was demolished in 1976 after
- [Kline's Greenhouse, 3009 Holland-Sylvania Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/3015-holland-sylvania-road/) - Kline's Greenhouse (c1961) was located at or near the former McDonalds. Was also briefly known as Parks Greenhouse (c1950).
- [2867 Holland-Sylvania Road](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/2867-holland-sylvania-road/) - Was located approximately where Frisch's used to be and where McDonalds currently stands.
- [2865 Holland-Sylvania Road](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/2865-holland-sylvania-road/) - Was located approximately where Frisch's used to be and where McDonalds currently stands.
- [Reiter Home, 2859 Holland-Sylvania Road](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/2859-holland-sylvania-road/) - Built c1945. Former Reiter family home. Later owned and rented out by George Ballas (c1987). Was located next door to (south of) Central Arena (Roller Skating). Demolished to make way for Urban Active Fitness parking area (c2007). Currently Esporta Fitness.
- [Jensen Home, 3129 Fairbanks Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/3129-fairbanks-ave/) - Demolished c1999. Currently the rear parking lot of Taylor Cadillac.
- [Masterson Home, 3121 Fairbanks Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/3127-fairbanks-ave/) - Was located just north of Central Avenue on the west side of Fairbanks. Stone block style home, with detached garage. Demolished in the early 1980's. 3137 Fairbanks is visible on the far right. 3129 is blocked by this house.
- [Elekonich Home, 3142 Fairbanks Avenue](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/3142-fairbanks-avenue/)
- [Pieplow Home, 3132 Millicent Avenue](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/3132-millicent-avenue/) - Demolished. Was the home of the Pieplow family who owned and operated Oaks Feed and Pet Supply Co.
- [Geck Home, 6055 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/6055-w-central-ave/) - Demolished c1980. Geck family home. Jim White Toyota was built on the property and is currently Yark Used Cars.
- [Boyd Home, 3309 Wilford Drive](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/3309-wilford-drive/) - Lot was purchased by Carl and Berdena Boyd in 1946 ($130.00) and house built in 1947. Sold in 1978. Has had multiple owners and updates since.
- [Ellis Home, 6211 W. Central Avenue](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/6211-w-central-avenue/)
- [Houke Home, 6064 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/6064-w-central-ave/) - Former home of Grover and Mary Houke. Was located on the northeast corner of Fairbanks and Central. House was remodeled c1983 and opened as Central Avenue Snip. Later became Love Auto Leasing, First Midwest Auto Leasing, Westwood Auto Leasing and Grogan Used Cars. Demolished c1995.
- [Behrman Home, 3015 Holland-Sylvania Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/behrman-home-3015-holland-sylvania-rd/) - Home of Ervin and Isabelle Behrman (Cross) and children Bud, Charles, Helen, Rachel, Marlene and Diane. Was located about where Sylvania Walk Shoppes now stands. This was also the site of the former McDonalds at the same address.
- [19th Hole, 2842 Sylvania Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/19th-hole-2842-sylvania-ave/) - Opened at 2842 Sylvania Avenue. Relocated to 3236 Sylvania Avenue c1947. Still open.
- [Central Avenue Snip, 6064 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/central-avenue-snip/) - Central Avenue Snip, 6064 W. Central Ave on the northeast corner at Fairbanks. Early '80s hair salon owned by hair stylists Wes and Lisa Clark. The salon featured a large waterfall in the front. Previously the home of Grover and Mary Houke. Demolished c1995. Small building directly next door was PDQ, a tennis racket shop/store.
- [Burger King, 3130 Holland-Sylvania Road](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/burger-king-3130-holland-sylvania-road/) - Opened c1988. Closed c2016. Building still remains. Prior to Burger King this plot of land was a vacant lot of dirt, grass, bushes, weeds, and a small patch of trees. Often used as a cut-through space to get to Waldmar Road.
- [Sylvan Motel, 6155 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/sylvan-motel/) - Was located on the southeast corner of Central Avenue and Moffat Rd. Later named Northern Keys Motel (1956). Demolished late '70s/early '80s. Site status: Brown Honda. "Beautiful Sylvan Motel, 11 ultra-modern units. Soundproof, fireproof, private showers, central heat. Permastone buildings. AAA approved Motel. Excellent new restaurant adjacent, serving fine foods. Phone LU 2-3296. Three miles
- [Motor Head, Alexis Park.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/motor-head/) - Motor Head was a hangout in the Alexis Park parking lot at the corner of Lewis and Alexis roads in the '80s.
- [Friendly's, 5957 W. Central.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/friendly-ice-cream-5957-w-central/) - Friendly's opened in early 1986. Burger Chef (1969), Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips (1976) and Godfather's Pizza (1981) previously did business at this location. Yark Nissan used the building during the 2000's. Structure was demolished mid-2000's.
- [The Haunted House, 1217 Madison Street](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/haunted-house-on-madison-street/) - The Haunted House (Paul Jones residence) was located on the southeast corner of Madison Avenue and 13th Street. Paul Jones was the Cashier for Toledo National Bank. The Jones family included Paul, wife Margret (Mary), daughters Jessie and Haidee, and sons Charles and Fletcher. Margret's mother Mary also lived with the family. The Jones residence
- [Gainsborough Studios, 1221 Madison Avenue](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/gainsborough-studios-1221-madison-avenue/) - Gainsborough Studios was located on the southeast corner of Madison and 13th, formerly the site (front yard) of the Haunted House. The address of this corner was changed over the years, from 233 to 1209 to 1217 to 1221. Various businesses occupied this space including Charles L. Lewis Studio (1904-20), George B. Sperry (1911-13), Donna
- [MC Sports, 3355 Secor Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/mc-sports-3355-secor-rd/) - This MC Sporting Goods store opened in 1986 at Executive Place Parkway. MC Sports was founded in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1946. This location became a Savers c2010 and is currently a Goodwill.
- [Media Play, 5223 Monroe St. #8104](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/media-play-5223-monroe-st-8104/) - Media Play on Monroe Street opened in October of 1993. The store closed in 2006. This particular store was known for it's great art work by store artist Eric Biret in it's early days. Eric passed away in July 1995. Many talented and interesting (in the best kind of way) people worked at this Media
- [Rax, 5822 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/rax-5822-w-central-ave/) - Rax was built on an empty lot (previously owned by Carl Fisher) on the northeast corner of Central Avenue and Waldmar Road. Rax opened in September, 1984. Best chocolate chip shakes ever! Closed in 1988. Building was expanded and opened as a Frisch's Big Boy. In 2008 Sammy's Brunch opened at this location. After a
- [Central Inn, 5922 W. Central Avenue](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/central-inn-5922-w-central-avenue/) - Opened 1951. Formerly Ray's Tavern (c1946). Was located on the north side of Central Avenue between Warner Avenue and Holland-Sylvania (Kmart parking lot). Was owned and operated by James Puhl.
- [Hotel Monticello, 908 Jefferson Avenue.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/hotel-monticello-908-jefferson-avenue/) - The Hotel Monticello, built in 1893, was located on the northwest corner of Jefferson Avenue and Michigan Street. It was later renamed the Milner Hotel and the Earle Hotel. It was destroyed by fire and demolished in 1974. Renamed the Milner Hotel (Milner Hotels, Inc. Detroit, c1941). Renamed the Earle Hotel in 1970. 1971 Fire
- [Lee Motor Sales, Inc.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/lee-motor-sales-inc/) - 6660 W. Central Ave. Used car lot opened in November 1980 by Thaddeus Wegrzynowski (Ted Lee). Roach Motors (Bob Roach) and Budget Motors (Bob Schindler) also worked out of this location. Prior to Lee Motors, camper vans, motor homes, boats, and used cars were sold at this location, possibly by Ken DeVaul. After the property
- [Central Wrecking Co., 6012-18 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/central-wrecking-co-6012-w-central-ave/)
- [Porch of the Maidens - 6008 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/porch-of-the-maidens/) - Porch of the Maidens was located on the northwest corner of Central and Warner Avenue. Formerly Michael Angelo's and Imperial Coffee Shop ("Home of the Imperial King Hamburg"). "Before the building became the [ancient Greece and Roman themed] Porch, it was [Italian themed] Michael Angelo's, where Chef Henk Vandersteen was best known for his lasagna
- [Happy Hollow Pony Riding Academy, 3152 Millicent Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/happy-hollow-pony-riding-academy/) - Baden family home in 1935 through 1949. Baden family also ran the Happy Hollow Pony Riding Academy which was located on the property adjacent to their home. The property and business was purchased by Richard Lederman in 1949, but apparently the business didn't last long. The home has been updated and changed many hands since.
- [3137 Fairbanks Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/house/) - Was the home of Johanna Heinold in 1946 through 1960. Other names associated with this property are Wynn (c1960), Payment (c1970), Koeniger (c1986), and McCormick (c1991). Home was demolished to make way for Taylor Cadillac.
- [2861 Holland-Sylvania Road](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/2861-holland-sylvania-road/) - Was located where Central Arena (Roller Skating) was and where Esporta Fitness currently is.
- [Evergreen Motel, 8613 W. Central Ave](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/evergreen-motel-8613-w-central-ave/) - Built c1950. Managed by William Vollmer (c1960) and Lucille Long (c1971 -c1987). Later became Insun's Hide-Away (c1988) and Rose Blossom (c1998). In the late 1980's the Evergreen Motel was renamed and repurposed as a massage parlor. Various police raids for prostitution took place over the years until finally the motel was shut down and boarded
- [Sylvania Savings Bank, 5756 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/sylvania-savings-bank-5756-w-central-ave/) - Opened 1964. Later became KeyBank. Closed 2017. Demolished 2023. Currently Whitewater Express Car Wash.
- [Economy Garage, 6106 W. Central.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/economy-garage/) - Large single story concrete block garage located on the northwest corner of Central and Fairbanks. Opened 1929/30. Operated by William and Albena Sysok (b1903-d1985) from Scranton, PN, who also lived next door to the business. Closed 1951. Later became Central Farm Stores (1954-1958). Kern Equipment Company in the early '60s. For sale in 1967-68. Likely
- [1013 Oakwood Avenue](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/1013-oakwood-avenue/) - Demolished. Was located in the historic Washington Roosevelt neighborhood, west of the Toledo Museum of Art.
- [Ottawa Tavern](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/ottawa-tavern/) - 1846 W. Bancroft St. Opened as Commerce Guardian Bank in 1929. Destroyed by fire in 1999. The Commerce Guardian Bank didn't stay open long. In 1934 it became the Westmoreland Inn. In 1937 Clarke "Pinkie" Pittenger purchased the restaurant. The Westmoreland Inn closed in 1941. In January of 1942 Clarence Bihl opened the Ottawa Tavern
- [Rosco's Rock-N-Pop](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/roscos-rock-n-pop/) - 4440 Secor Rd. Teen dance club. Opened 1986. Closed 1988. Formerly Rainbow Acres Roller Rink (1964-1979).
- [Lathrop Place: A Subdivision](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/lathrop-place-a-subdivision/) - Lathrop Place is a subdivision in Sylvania Township.
- [2735 Holland-Sylvania Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/2735-holland-sylvania-rd/) - Demolished c1980. Area is across from Mytee Muffler.
- [Kahns' Motors, 7048 W. Central](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/kahns-motors-7048-w-central/) - Formerly Kahns' Foreign Cars, located on 2956 Dorr Street. Created in 1951 by brothers Habib and Nasr Kahn. Closed 1991.
- [Central Park Church, 3233 Piero Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/central-park-church-3233-piero-ave/)
- [Hall's Carryout, 6111 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/halls-carryout/) - Was owned and operated by Harold and Marguerite Hall from 1960 to 1976 when the property was sold and began being developed into auto dealerships. Carryout was demolished. Two houses on the property were relocated a block north to Goodhue Drive. The former carryout site is currently the front parking lot of Jim White Toyota
- [West Acres: A Subdivision](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/west-acres-a-subdivision/) - West Acres is a subdivision in Sylvania Township.
- [Central Avenue Park: A Subdivision](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/central-avenue-park-a-subdivision/) - Central Avenue Park is a subdivision in Sylvania Township.
- [Howard's Hardware](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/howards-hardware/) - 6141 W. Central Ave. Currently Yark Suburu. Former site of Robinson Hardware, owned by Elmer L. Robinson. Howard's Hardware was opened by Howard Ziegler in 1951. The building on Central was demolished in the early '80s. The Howard's Hardware business was relocated to 3121 Marsrow Avenue.
- [The Hall House](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/a-house-story-3244-fairbanks-ave/) - 3244 Fairbanks Ave. (formerly 6121 W. Central) The house at 3244 Fairbanks (southeast corner of Fairbanks and Goodhue) used to sit on the south side of Central Avenue in the mid-70s, between Fairbanks and Piero, before the "Central Avenue Strip." The Harold Hall family lived in the house at 6121 W. Central and owned a
- [Alexis Auto Parts](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/alexis-auto-parts/) - 8061 Sylvania Ave. Founded c1950 by Louis Shiff and son Myer "Mike" Shiff at the former Monroe Auto Parts at 5318 Alexis Road, where White Family Collision Center is now located. Moved to 8061 Sylvania Avenue in 1978. Closed c2010
- [3138 Piero St.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/3138-piero-st/) - Built c1940s. Demolished c1999 to make way for Taylor Cadillac.
- [G & V Auto Sales](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/g-v-auto-sales/) - 7537 W Central Ave. G&V Auto Sales was owned and operated by George Ball.
- [Pub University, University Pub or The Pub](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/university-pub-ut/) - 3057 W. Bancroft St. Formerly the Brass Bell. Opened May 1982 by "Toby and Mike." Closed c1995.
- [1688 W. Bancroft St](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/1688-w-bancroft-st/)
- [Kinko's (UT)](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/kinkos-ut/) - 3113 W. Bancroft Formerly The Franklin Ice Cream Company (1947). Kinkos (1986) FedEx Kinkos. FexEx Office.
- [Tiplady Motel](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tiplady-motel/) - 5430 Telegraph Road The Tiplady Motel was owned and operated by retired school teacher Blanche Tiplady since 1929.
- [Centre Supermarket #1](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/centre-supermarket-1/) - 3535 Stickney Avenue Brothers Fred, Raymond, and George Saba began Centre in 1951 with this market at Stickney Avenue and Manhattan Boulevard. The Saba brothers are the sons of Mike Saba who owned Saba's Market on Cherry Street, opened in 1909. At its peak, the chain had eight supermarkets in the Toledo area, including one
- [Homer Knisely Kleaners](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/homer-knisely-kleaners/) - 6601 Monroe St. (Speedway) Homer Knisely Kleaners was owned by Homer Lillian Knisely. It was located at the corner of Main and Monroe in Sylvania. In 1963 the business was relocated down the road at 6433 Monroe, now the Sylvania Vision Center.
- [Kmart (Southwyck)](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/kmart-southwyck/) - 2244 S. Reynolds Rd. Opened 1972. Closed 2012.
- [Bombay Bicycle Club](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/bombay-bicycle-club/) - 1918 S. Reynolds Rd. Location was formerly the Smuggler's Inn. Opened 1983. Closed 1997. Demolished in 2000. Replaced by Walgreen's in 2001. Smuggler's Inn
- [McDonald's (Southwyck)](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/mcdonalds-southwyck/) - 2130 S. Reynolds Rd. Opened 1986. Demolished c2007. Formerly Sylvania Savings Bank.
- [1012 Huron Street](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/1012-huron-street/) - 1012 Huron was built in 1860. It was located in Toledo's Vistula Historic District. The home was owned by Samuel and Anna Maltz c1948. It was later owned by their son Leo Maltz c1959. It switched many hands over the decades before being demolished in 2023. It was deemed to have "no features of architectural
- [Bouton's Cafe](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/boutons-cafe/) - 602 Lagrange St. Bouton's was located on the northeast corner of Lagrange and Huron Streets. The site later became Mickey Finn's c1996.
- [Radio Shack](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/radio-shack/) - 5844 W. Central Opened September 1971. Closed c2015.
- [First Federal Savings & Loan](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/first-federal-savings-loan/) - 5755 W. Central Opened 1972. Located close to the south side of Central Avenue in front of Kroger and Gray Drug Store (Lane's) in the Toledo West Shopping Center.
- [Supreme Bumpers](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/supreme-bumpers/) - 420 South 15th Street Was located on a triangle piece of property on the southern edge of downtown. The stacks of chrome bumpers were visible from I-75 for many years. https://www.toledoblade.com/news/deaths/2003/07/23/Detroit-native-had-bumper-plating-firm-in-Toledo/stories/200307230042 https://www.reebfuneralhome.com/obituary/Howard-HilfingerIII
- ["Assorted Sin" - Mary Costello](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/assorted-sin-mary-costello/) - Mary Costello, born c1881 in Madison, Indiana, moved to Toledo in 1905 after being shot in the face in Louisville, Kentucky by her third and final husband. In 1930 Mary lived in "the slums" in the 300 block of Nebraska Avenue in Toledo and ran a "vice resort." Anna Brierley was one of her "roomers."
- [Taco Bell - Central at Monroe St.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/taco-bell-central-at-monroe-st/) - 4021 Monroe Street. Opened c1980. Now a Subway.
- [Full Score Music](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/full-score-music/) - 2214 Central Avenue (in The Colony)
- [Brauer's Delicatessen](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/brauers-delicatessen/) - 3998 Monroe St. (in The Colony) Opened in 1952 and owned by Irwin and Boris Brauer. Sold in 1979. Closed 1995.
- [Daves' Drum Depot](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/daves-drum-depot/) - 4100 Monroe Street Daves' Drum Depot began in 1980 as Rick's Drum Shop on Sylvania Avenue. In 1991 the business was purchased by two Rick's employees, Dave Gierke and Dave Fogle. Geirke and Fogle moved the store to 4100 Monroe Street in 1993 and renamed it Daves' Drum Depot. In 2005 Daves' Drum Depot was
- [Hospitality Motor Inn](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/hospitality-motor-inn/) - 1800 Miami Street Harley Hotel Royal Inn Timeline Post-1982 1990 Econo Lodge 1999 Days Inn 2023 Miami Suites Hotel
- [Banzai Cycle Supply](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/banzai-cycle-supply/) - 2278 Tremainsville Rd. Banzai Cycle Supply opened in 1970 and was owned by Vincent Ventresca. Before the Tremainsville location, opened in 1976, the shop was located at 1957 Sylvania Avenue (1970-72) and 1927 Sylvania Avenue (1972-76).
- [Jean Ford: The Beast of the City?](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/jean-ford-the-beast-of-the-city/) - According to a 1930 marriage record Jean Ford was born Helen J. Stone on January 6, 1905 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. The record notes that Helen was previously married to a man with the last name of Jennsen. In 1930 Helen was living in Rossford. Her fathers name was Frank Stone and her mother's name
- [Bob's Auto Parts](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/bobs-auto-parts/) - 7550 Sylvania Avenue Bob’s Auto Parts was located on the north side of Sylvania Avenue just west of King Road. It was owned and operated by Larry Diller from c1962 to 1999.
- [3128 Fairbanks Ave](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/3128-fairbanks-ave/) - Ralph Johnson house (1st owner). Built c1945. Demolished in the 1980's. This house was the first house on the the east side of Fairbanks just north off Central Avenue.
- [CKLW!](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/cklw/) - 800 on the AM Dial - The Big 8 CKLW was a Top 40 radio station based in Windsor, Ontario during the 1960s and 1970s that was easily heard in Toledo, Ohio. By 1978, "CKLW’s popularity was overshadowed by FM radio’s album oriented rock format and it became the station you listened to if you only
- [Elder Beerman - Westgate](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/elder-beerman-westgate/) - 3301 Secor Rd. 3301 Secor Road began as a Lasalle's Department Store, built in 1962. In 1981 the store's name was changed to Macy's which had purchased Lasalle's decades earlier. In 1985 Macy's sold this and other locations in the area to Elder Beerman. In 2003 Elder-Beerman was acquired by Bon-Ton's in 2003, but the Elder Beerman
- [American Top 40!](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/american-top-40/) - Casey Kasem's American Top 40 began on Independence Day weekend in 1970 on seven radio stations. It eventually made it to Toledo and played on various stations throughout the 1980s. "American Top Forty" WOHO-AM 1470 1981-83 at 10am. "American Top 40" WMHE-FM 92.5 1984-88 at 9am (Casey Kasem left American Top 40 in '88 and created
- [Frankie's](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/frankies/) - 308 Main Street. How it all got started on Main Street... 1988: A New Beginning The first concert at Frankie's was held on Valentine's Day, 1988. The first show featured two local bands, Euro-K from Toledo and Tangent Image from Detroit. 114 people showed up. The first national act booked at the club was A
- [6112 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/6112-w-central-ave/) - This house used to sit on the north side of Central Avenue between the Economy Garage and the Melody Inn (between Fairbanks and Piero). Owned by William and Albena Sysok from 1940-1954 and Orval and Irene Nederhouser (Construction/Excavating) 1954 - 1976. It was vacant and demolished in the late 1970's. The house is also slightly
- [Dr. Williams Office](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/dr-williams-office/) - 3409 N. Holland Sylvania Rd. Dr. T.J. Williams medical building was located on the northwest corner of Bonsels Pkwy and Holland-Sylvania Rd. The property was purchased by Dr. Williams from Charles Kimple in November 1965. Kimple had owned the property since 1937. It assume the building was built between 1965 and 1969. June Njaims (retired
- [3132 Fairbanks Avenue](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/3132-fairbanks-avenue/) - Built c1942. Harry and Pearl McAninch owned the house at this time. It was purchased by the Hall family c1966. Was rented out into the '90s. Demolished c2000. The house was located on a wide lot that included a U-shaped drive and single car detached garage to the left of the house. Now a parking
- [Wayne School](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/wayne-school/) - 1702 Wayne Street Wayne School was built in 1891 and was located on the north side of Wayne Street at Western Avenue, in the Old South End Area. Currently a vacant lot.
- [Food Town](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/food-town/) - 1703 Wayne Street (at Western Avenue). This Food Town was built in 1960 and located on the north side of Swan Creek, across the creek from Highland Park. It was built on the former site of a cemetery, St. Peter's Graveyard. The store's Grand Opening was in December of 1960. Wayne Street was later renamed
- [Hobby Center](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/hobby-center/) - 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.
- [3329 Fairbanks Avenue](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/3329-fairbanks-avenue/) - Former home of Carl and Helen Baker, and daughter Carla. Built c1945. The couple also had a son Roger Baker, who died in 1968 at 28. Tragically, Helen and Carla both passed away in their home in 2001.
- [Jesse James Drive-In](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/jesse-james-drive-in/) - Jesse James Drive-In, 521 S. Reynolds Rd. Opened June 4, 1953. Closed October 11, 1980. Demolished c1981. More photos and info: http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/34385
- [Jacobson's](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/jacobsons/) - Franklin Park Mall, 5001 Monroe St. Jacobson's at Franklin Park Mall opened in 1974 in the former Lamson's department store. Jacobson's was one of the mall's four anchor stores from 1974 to 2002. The first store manager was William Merritt. The store closed in 2002. The building was demolished in 2005. Demolition https://www.toledoblade.com/business/2004/03/13/Jacobson-s-demolished/stories/
- [Caesars](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/caesars/) - 133 N. Erie St. The original Caesars opened in the mid-1970s. It was owned by Joseph C. Wicks and located in the 100 block of Erie Street between Monroe Street and Jefferson Avenue between the International Health Studio and the Carl H. Blank Beauty Salon. Caeser's relocated to 725 Jefferson in the mid-1990s, moving into
- [Maumee Valley Hospital (Hospital of M.C.O.T.)](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/maumee-valley-hospital-hospital-of-m-c-o-t/) - 2025 Arlington Avenue The Lucas County/Maumee Valley Hospital began service to the poor and indigent adults and children of the city and county in May, 1931. Originally known as the Lucas County Hospital and Nurse's Home, construction began in January, 1930 on the former grounds of the Northwestern Insane Asylum and Lucas County Infirmary. When
- [Schumann's Market ](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/schumanns-market/) - 1343 Western Avenue #3 Owned by Elmer and Rachel Schumann from 1947 into the 1980's. Small apartments were located on the second floor. The building was destroyed by fire in 1982. The property was purchased by the Canaan Missionary Baptist Church in 1984.
- [1661 Western Avenue](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/1661-western-avenue/) - Built in 1902. Located on the south side of Western Avenue, just east of Airport Hwy (formerly, Wayne St). Property backs up to Swan Creek, and Highland Park beyond that. This home became a duplex later with upper and lower units. A door to the upstairs unit was added to the front of the home.
- [Tribe's Bar (Tavern)](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tribes-bar-tavern/) - 4002 Alexis Road James and Doris Tribe became owners of 4002 Alexis Road in November of 1945, according to property records. Ownership of Tribe's Bar changed hands in 1986. It remained Tribe's Bar but later became Tribe's Tavern.
- [Toledo Pipe Organ Company](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/toledo-pipe-organ-company/) - 3114 Secor Rd. Was located on the east side of Secor Road just north of Central Avenue in the old Haughton School. Toledo Pipe Organ Company was established in 1906 by Roy C. Bulley, following a tradition begun by his grandfather John Bruce Bulley, an immigrant from Liverpool, England, organist and composer. Roy's son Julian
- [EV's in the 1970s](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/evs-in-the-1970s/)
- [Kmart - 5956 West Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/kmart/) - Located on the northwest corner of Central Avenue at Holland-Sylvania Road. In 1958 the property was owned by Charles and Martha Adams. Kmart opened in 1967. Closed in 2006. Originally had an attached Kmart Foods store that became Centre Supermarket, then Food Town. Also had a Kmart Cafeteria, and in the early '80s, an arcade
- [Andrew Fenady](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/andrew-fenady/) - Born on Oct. 4, 1928, Fenady graduated from the University of Toledo in his hometown, then worked as an actor with the Priscilla Beach Theatre in Plymouth, Massachusetts, and with Clare Tree Major’s National Classic Theatre in Pleasantville, New York, followed by a cross-country tour...read more https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_J._Fenady
- [Main Auto Parts & Paint](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/main-auto-parts-paint/) - 6536 W Central Ave. "Main," on Central opened in 1976 and replaced the short lived Westside Auto Parts at the same location. The parts store was located on the north side of Central just past Wilford Drive, at the east end of the West Central Place plaza. Main was initially called Main Auto Parts &
- [Bel Air Motel](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/bel-air-motel/) - 726 N. Reynolds Rd. Before the Bel Air the motel was Baker's Deluxe Motel, run by Lottie Baker (c1955 - c1977)
- [Ralph Waldo Emerson in Toledo!](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/ralph-waldo-emerson-in-toledo/) - Morris Hall, 1854. Lectures on "Wealth" and "Economy" and "Worship" and "Faith." Was located on the northeast corner of Summit and Jefferson. Opened December 31, 1952. First called Jefferson Hall. A third-story amusement hall. Emerson gave four lectures in Toledo on this visit. In a letter regarding his visit he wrote that he found a
- [The Video Connection](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/the-video-connection-6710-w-central-ave-regency-plaza/) - 6710 W. Central Ave. (Regency Plaza) The Video Connection was created in August 1978 by John G. Day and incorporated in 1980. Regency Plaza was built on an open wild field in 1987 at the northwest corner of Central and McCord. Video Connection opened at Regency Plaza in April of 1988. In 1995 The Video
- [Dairy Queen](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/dairy-queen/) - 4144 W. Alexis Rd. Opened c1970.
- [Durdel's Music](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/durdels-music/) - 2628 W. Central Ave. The History of Durdel’s Music Source: durdels.com website Our guitar store has been around for a long time, and we’ve seen a lot of changes in the industry. Below is a brief history of our more than 60 years in business. The ’40s:Even before Cliff and Ruth purchased the store from
- [Amoco](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/amoco/) - 6760 W. Central Ave.
- [Rambler Motel](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/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.
- [Kroger](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/kroger/) - 5725 W. Central Ave., Toledo West Shopping Center. Kroger interiors in the 1970s
- [Jo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/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.
- [Gray Drug](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/gray-drug/) - 5821 W. Central Ave., Toledo West Shopping Center Between Kroger and JoAnn Fabrics. Later Lane's Drugs and People's Drugs.
- [Hills](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/hills/) - 5821 W. Central Ave., Toledo West Shopping Center. Formerly Woolco.
- [The Poor House](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/the-poor-house/) - 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.
- [Rosemary Apartments](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/rosemary-apartments-3632-n-detroit-ave/) - 3632 N. Detroit Ave. The Rosemary Apartments (Sold 1983. Closed 2007. Demolished 2023) was built in 1930 and owned by Dolphus J. Marleau, who owned the D.J. Marleau Hardware Company (created 1889), once located at Collingwood and Detroit. The Rosemary Apartment building was named after D.J. Marleau's granddaughter and was built on the south side
- [Shyster (Band)](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/shyster-band/) - Release Date 1984. Focus Records. Info from the late Wilbur Strutt on YouTube regarding the song Bernadeane: "I was the leader and co-founder of Shyster in the 80s. Also the lead singer/co-songwriter of this song. Bob Brug: Bass Player, Jimi Goare: Guitarist, Kevin Nevious: Keyboards, Denny Gorsuch: Drums. Recorded at Beachwood Studios near Cleveland, Ohio.
- [The Head Shed](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/the-head-shed/) - 5365 Monroe St. "The first Shed 'For the Unique You!' was opened August 8, 1974 by David Glowacki in Toledo Ohio. We carried incense, jewelry and smoking accessories. The Head Shed grew rapidly in the early years and after being operational for less than a year, they had the opportunity to purchase a record store
- [Peaches Records & Tapes](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/peaches-records-tapes-2559-s-reynolds-road/) - 2559 S. Reynolds Rd. Peaches Records & Tapes on Reynolds Road opened on October 14, 1977 in Reynolds Plaza. James Castello was store director from 1977 to 1979. Toledo artist/painter Dave Wisniewski was the store artist. In 1989 Peaches became Coconuts Music & Movies. The Coconuts at this location closed c1996. Savers Thrift Store occupied
- [Central Arena](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/central-arena-2909-holland-sylvania-road/) - 2909 Holland-Sylvania Rd. Central Arena (later Ohio Skate) opened 1974 and closed 1987. It was located across Holland-Sylvania from Woolco (& Hills). The building was sold in 1992 and later demolished in c2007. LA Fitness currently occupies the site. High-end gym to open in Sylvania Township The 53,000-square-foot Urban Active Fitness center will open
- [Toledo Speedway Jam - June 27, 1982](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/toledo-speedway-jam-june-27-1982/) - Line-up: Foreigner; Loverboy; Triumph; Donnie Iris Foreigner '82 Tour Setlist: Juke Box Hero, Urgent, Hot Blooded, Cold as Ice, Dirty White Boy, Urgent, Double Vision, Cold as Ice. Triumph setlist: Allied Forces, Rock & Roll Machine, Rocky Mountain Way, Magic Power, Blinding Light Show / Moonchild, Nature's Child, Say Goodbye, Lay It on the Line,
- [Ron's Music (TMIE), 2457 Tremainsville Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/rons-music-tmie/) - Ron's Music was created by Ron "Crazy Ron" Pollman on February 14, 1973 according to Ohio Sec of State filings. Ron's Music later became Toledo Musical Instrument Exchange (TMIE). Ron later opened The Used Music Shop. Many great memories of going to TMIE to buy and rent. Ran into the other Ron often. Former Ron's/TMIE
- [Art Tatum Boyhood Home, 1123 City Park Avenue.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/art-tatum-boyhood-home/) - Art Tatum Boyhood Home, 1123 City Park Avenue along the Dorr Street Corridor in the Junction Neighborhood. Built in 1905. In 2021 grant money will be used to "start revitalizing the home into the Art Tatum Zone, a museum for children and families that will provide a multi-sensory learning experience about the musician and the
- [Aku Aku, 1111 West Bancroft St.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/aku-aku/) - Former site of the Notre Dame Academy (Built 1904-Demolished 1960). Aku Aku opened December 13, 1960. Closed 1973. Reopened as trucking motel until 1984. Demolished 1989. Now a Rally's. "The Aku-Aku Polynesian Room at the Town House Motel was one of the last great Polynesian supper clubs in Ohio. The hotel complex was originally supposed
- [Local Musician: Scott Shriner (Weezer)](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/local-musician-scott-shriner-weezer/) - A conversation with Weezer bassist (and Toledo native), Scott Shriner "Recently, while holed up in a Phoenix hotel room, the Toledo native discussed the basics of rock stardom with the Toledo City Paper..."
- [Central Motel, 6636 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/central-motel/) - Central Motel, 6636 W. Central Ave (at Zone Ave.). Sold April 1988. Demolished. Replaced with First National Bank. Changed to Fifth Third Bank 1996. Demolished 2008. Replaced with Walgreens (demolished 2017-18). Replaced with Chick Fil-A.
- [Freedom House of Culture, 1712 Lawrence Avenue.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/freedom-house-of-culture/) - Opened in December 1969 by Rev. Albert Reed in a former small Kroger store (photo below). Demolished.
- [Fort Miami Speedway](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/fort-miami-speedway/) - Before Toledo Speedway there was Fort Miami Speedway. A one mile dirt oval track on the Fort Miami (Lucas County) Fairgrounds in Toledo, Ohio. First used in 1902 through 1957. Replaced by Lucas County Recreation Center.
- [Donna's Beauty Room, 5842 W. Central](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/donnas-beauty-room/) - Donna's Beauty Room, owned by Donna [Swartz] Brockhoff, was located in a small strip mall on the northwest corner at Central Ave at Waldmar. Jim's Pizza Paddle, Sterling Food Store, Sylvania Cycle Shop and Radio Shack were also located in the same strip mall. Opened in 1979. Closed in 1989. Most recently the location was
- [Henry j's, 1532 S. Byrne Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/henry-js/) - Formerly Renee's. Henry J's commercial: https://youtu.be/DljwJa9M75g
- [KISS @ Toledo Sports Arena in '79](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/kiss-toledo-sports-arena-in-79/) - KISS @ Toledo Sports Arena, December 16, 1979. Setlist: King of the Night Time World, Let Me Go, Rock 'n' Roll, Move On, Calling Dr. Love, Firehouse, New York Groove, I Was Made for Lovin' You, Christine Sixteen, 2000 Man, Guitar Solo, Love Gun, Bass Solo, God of Thunder, Drum Solo, Shout It Out Loud,
- [93.5 WRQN](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/93-5-wrqn/) - '80s Toledo Radio: "Toledo's New Rock, The All-New 93 and a 1/2 FM WRQN." WRQN 93.5 Bowling Green-Toledo, OH - September 1983
- [Crossroads Guitar Shop, 2439 Tremainsville Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/crossroads-guitar-shop/) - Crossroads Guitar Shop opened in 1991 and was dissolved in June 2011. It was owned by Jack A. Little. Along with being a destination place for musicians, it was also a regular stop for those visiting TMIE across the street.
- [Plantation Motel, 5849 Alexis Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/plantation-motel/) - Built c1959. Closed c2003. Demolished c2004. "Plantation Motel, 5 miles west of Toledo on U.S. 23 - U.S. 223 and U.S. 184, 23 Air conditioned units. Spacious rooms, Free TV - telephones, Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge, Individually controlled hot-water heat." - Postcard
- [McDonald's, 3015 Holland-Sylvania Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/mcdonalds/) - Holland-Sylvania near Central Avenue. Built 1970. Demolished. Now Sylvania Walk Shoppes. A new McDonalds was built next door (south), where Frisch's once stood.
- [Brewed Awakenings, 2636 W. Central.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/brewed-awakenings/) - Opened 1995-96. Closed February 3, 2009. Known for Patrick McGee's Open-Mic Night the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month at 8pm. "Toledo's oldest continuing Music Open-Mic!" Reopened in 2009 as Ground Level Coffeehouse. Closed November 11, 2010. Reopened as Toledo International Market. Closed. The location began as a single structure. Was added to later
- [94.5 WXKR: Classic Rock](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/94-5-wxkr-classic-rock/) - In 1990 WOSE became WXKR "X-94.5", a classic rock station started by James Lorenzen. In March 1996 in an attempt to compete with Buzz 106.5 the station became "94.5 K-Rock, Rock's New Perspective." It didn't go well. The classic rock format returned February 2, 1998.
- [Orchard Inn, 2804 Sylvania Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/orchard-inn/) - Orchard Inn ("Since 1949"), formerly Brady's Bar. Located on the northwest corner of Sylvania Avenue and Bowen.
- [Marx Brothers in Toledo, May 1940!](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/marx-brothers-in-person-at-the-paramount-may-1940/) - The Marx Brothers made a stop in Toledo on their brief "Scenes from Go West" tour in May of 1940.
- [Miracle Mile Drive-In](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/miracle-mile-drive-in/) - Miracle Mile Drive-In - 5055 Jackman Rd. Opened November 26, 1954. Demolished 1989 More photos and info: http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/17338
- [Star-Lite Drive-In, 5702 Monroe Street.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/star-lite-drive-in/) - Opened May 19, 1955. Demolished October 1, 1969. More pics and info: http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/37544
- [MTV Comes to Toledo!](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/mtv-comes-to-toledo/) - MTV Comes to Toledo, August 6, 1982! Buckeye Cablevision, Channel 5B.
- [Penguin Music, 5459 Monroe St.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/penguin-music/) - Penguin Music Store #3. "You have never been to a music store if you have not visited Penguin Music Store on Monroe Street." - Newspaper Ad, November 16, 1986. Penguin Music was founded by Lawrence A. Oberheu c1953. Monroe store closed February 1, 2000. Demolished between 2000-2005. Additional locations were on Sylvania Avenue and Detroit
- [Russ Lumber and Supply Company, 6048 W. Central.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/russ-lumber-and-supply-company/) - 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
- [6050 W. Central.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/6050-w-central/) - AAA Standard Cleaning Contractors, Leffler Antiques Dealers and Restorers, PDQ (previously in small stand-alone store next door - visible in black and white image below), and Titon Auto Insurance did business at this location. Various people lived in the apartments upstairs. One person drove an old white 4-door chevy. '63 Impala, maybe.
- [Tom's Auto Service, 5850 Bancroft.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/toms-auto-service-5850-bancroft/) - Tom's Auto Service was located on the northeast corner of Bancroft at Holland-Sylvania. Demolished prior to 2004.
- [Central Collision, 6048 W. Central.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/central-collision/) - Central Collision was located on the west side of Marsrow Avenue just north of Central Avenue. Apparently multiple businesses on this corner used this address.
- [Charcoal House, 4031 Talmadge Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/charcoal-house-4031-talmadge-rd/) - Freddy Skaff opened the Charcoal House in 1962. "It's an attractive restaurant and cocktail bar with an open hearth in the dining room for steaks and chops. Howard Hill is at the piano, which assures you of good music. Arnold (Rich) Richardson and Steve Stebens are the mixologists at night and Henry Wilkowek days. Stanley
- [Hi-Q Billiards, 5083 Monroe St.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/hi-q-billiards-5083-monroe-st/) - According to Toledo Blade obituaries, Hi-Q was once owned and operated by Duane Phillip “Dewey” Post, possibly in the 1970's. Ohio Secretary of State filings note Hi-Q Articles of Incorporation being filed by Lawrence Kahan on August 24, 1984. The business was dissolved by Marjorie Kahan in 1993. Location later became Davey K's Joint. Façade
- [Bob's Car Wash, 3129 Warner Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/bobs-car-wash-3129-warner-ave/) - Built in 1967 by Robert Napierala. Sold in 1996. Now part of the Jim Yark spread. Robert Napierala was born February 15, 1925 in Toledo, OH. He retired from Jeep as a Manufacturing Engineer in 1987. Robert passed away on December 14, 2018.
- [The Spot, 1344 Dorr St.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/the-spot-1344-dorr-st/) - Famous for its takeout shrimp, The Spot was owned by Gilbert and Mayme Turner. Their son Nelson managed the restaurant and bar. The Spot was one of many structures that fell victim to the City of Toledo's massive urban renewal project on Dorr Street in the mid-1970s. According to an August 30, 2006 article in
- [Crosby Auto Parts, 6719 Dorr St.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/crosby-auto-parts-6719-dorr-st/)
- [El Matador, 3309 Holland-Sylvania Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/el-matador-3309-holland-sylvania-rd/) - Opened 1977. Owned by Stanley Ostas (1/1/1935 - 5/28/2021). Previously The Holland House restaurant. Closed 2012.
- [Holland Auto Auction, 150 Mielke Rd (at Hill).](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/holland-auto-auction-150-mielke-rd-at-hill/) - Operated in the '80s into the early '90s. Owned by Leroy H. "Bud" This. Bud's Auto Sales was also located at this address. Bud's Auto Sales may have also operated at 2806 Lagrange and 3202 Sylvania in the '70s. Need to confirm.
- [Spencer-Sharples, Irwin and Angola.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/spencer-sharples-irwin-and-angola/) - "Located three miles west of the City of Toledo in western Lucas County, land in Spencer Township consists of farmland, protected natural areas, single and multiple family residences, an industrial park and some scattered neighborhood commercial areas...The most active area in the Township was the intersection of Angola and Irwin Roads. There was a grocery
- [Gatorz, 5111 Monroe St.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/gatorz-5111-monroe-st/)
- [Spud's, 4440 Holland-Sylvania Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/spuds-4440-holland-sylvania-rd/) - Opened in 1954 by Oliver "Spud" Diller. Closed in 2000. Gayleen Gindy's book Sylvania, Lucas County, Ohio: From Footpaths to Expressways and Beyond - Volume Seven tells the story of the Diller family and their auto salvage empire. Library link: https://encore.toledolibrary.org/iii/encore/record/C__Rb1997031
- [Toledo Speedway Jam, July 8, 1990.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/toledo-speedway-jam-july-8-1990/)
- [B-Bop Records, 3414 Dorr St.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/b-bop-records-3414-dorr-st/) - Opened by Amjad Doumani in 1987. The first location was in a small strip mall at 711 N. Reynolds Rd. It was then called B-Bop Records Vintage & Mod Clothes. In 1991 the business was moved to 3414 Dorr St. Closed in 1994. B-Bop was an internet store in 2005. In 2012 Mr. Doumani reopened
- [Centennial Quarry, 5773 Centennial Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/centennial-quarry-5773-centennial-rd/)
- [Howard's Motor Sales, 6517 Monroe St.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/howards-motor-sales-6517-monroe-st/)
- [Forest City Auto Parts, 1907 N. Reynolds Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/forest-city-auto-parts-1907-n-reynolds-rd/) - Opened in the '80s. Closed in the '90s. The long neck fellows name is Max. The idea was pitched to the two original brothers that owned the company, Stan and Arn and was inspired by a yellow page ad with the caption "Stop looking, we have what you need!" There were additional Forest City Auto Parts
- [Ringle Auto Sales, 1210 Sylvania Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/ringle-auto-sales-1210-sylvania-ave/) - Opened 1968 by Richard "Dick" Ringle. Previous location 1378 Sylvania. Later location 1512 Sylvania.
- [Sylvan Theater (Toledo), 946 Sylvania Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/sylvan-theater-946-sylvania-ave/) - Was located in West Toledo’s Five Points area. Built 1921 by Clarence Cousino and partners. Cousino sold his interest in 1923. In 1924 the theater was managed by Isaac Tattersall. During the silent picture days Toledo musician Mrs. Claribel Blomquist played piano at the Sylvan. Later became the Park Theater operated by Smith & Beidler
- [Sylvan Theatre (Sylvania), 5658 Main St.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/sylvan-theatre-sylvania-5658-main-st/) - Owned and run in the 1940’s by Paul Pontuis. Managed by Richard Campbell for 16 years.
- [World Theater, 1229 Dorr St.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/world-theater-1229-dorr-st/) - The World Theatre opened in 1921. In the early '30s it was managed by Burt Shoonmaker. The World Theatre closed in December of 1963. Sepia Enterprises bought, renovated and reopened the World Theatre as the Sepia Arts Theatre in 1971. Charles Corley was the president of Sepia Enterprises and Erskine Guyton, treasurer. The theatre was
- [Video Adventures, 6423 Monroe St.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/video-adventures-6423-monroe-st/) - Formerly Video Entertainment in c1982. Opened as Video Adventures in 1984 by Emilio Fastuca. In 1989 Video Adventures was owned by John Crowner who owned the store until it closed in 1998.
- [Wersell's Bike Shop, 2860 W. Central](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/wersells-bike-shop-2860-w-central/) - Opened December 8, 1945. Former location was at 1934-36 W. Central.
- [Joseph "Junk Man Joe" Batdorf](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/joseph-junk-man-joe-batdorf/) - Joseph Batdorf used to live at 3403 Zone Avenue in Sylvania Township. It was difficult to miss the place when passing by as a kid on my bike because his entire yard was filled with salvaged materials, with the exception of the driveway. I believe I bought a chrome BMX bike frame from him one
- [Tommie L's Record Shop, 1539 W. Bancroft St.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tommy-ls-record-shop-1539-w-bancroft-st/) - Opened 1974 by Tommie and Charlotte Smith. Closed(?). Location was later occupied by Thro' Down Sounds, owned by Robert Mc Cant. Closed.
- [92.5 WMHE, 4665 Bancroft St.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/92-5-wmhe-4665-bancroft-st/) - "The Right Music, Right Now." 92.5 went on the air in 1957. In 1988 WMHE switched to Top 40 and changed its call letters to WVKS, aka "92.5 KISS FM." In the mid-90s the station was sold. It's now one of iHeartMedia's 800+ radio stations.
- [Sears (Westgate)](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/sears-westgate/) - Opened September, 1960. Closed September, 2017. This location also included a separate Sears Auto Center.
- [Bernard's Motel - 8052 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/bernards-motel-8052-w-central-ave/) - Opened c1957. Closed c1968. Owned and operated by E.H. Bernard and Beulagh W. Bernard. Later became pre-schools, Rebecca's Playhouse (c1981 -c2002) and Rising Stars Academy (c2007-c2020).
- [Schmidt's Sohio - 5905 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/c-s-schmidt-ohio-service-station-5905-w-central-ave/) - Was located on the southwest corner of Central Avenue and Holland-Sylvania Rd (c1948). Would later be Fred's Sohio Service Gas Station (c1957), Howard's Sohio (c1962), H & F Sohio Service (Henry Lloyd/Franklin Hasapes) (1964), Standard Oil Company (c1977), Sohio (c1987). Magic Wok currently occupies the site.
- [EV & DEE Restaurant - 5921 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/ev-dee-restaurant-5921-w-central-ave/) - Was located on the south side of Central just west of Holland-Sylvania Rd (c1955-1962). Also, Viking Industrial Sound Equipment Company Inc. (c1968). Likely demolished when Toledo Trust was built. Byrider Toledo currently occupies the site.
- [Local Musician: Tom Scholz (Boston)](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/local-musician-tom-scholz-boston/) - Born in Toledo, Scholz grew up on Edgehill Road in Ottawa Hills and graduated from Ottawa Hills High School. Before his musical career, Scholz received both a bachelor's degree (1969) and a master's degree (1970) in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and worked for Polaroid Corporation as a senior product design engineer.
- [Black Panther Carry-Out, 1215 Dorr St.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/black-panther-carry-out/) - 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
- [Rusty's Jazz Cafe, 2202 Tedrow Dr.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/rustys-jazz-cafe/) - Rusty's Jazz Cafe, 2202 Tedrow Drive (designated Jazz Avenue in 1997). Margaret "Rusty" Monroe opened Rusty's in 1963 at 3310 Secord Road, then relocated the club to 2202 Tedrow Drive in 1979. Rusty's Jazz Cafe was sold in 2001. Rusty passed away in 2008. "Jazz places flourished in Toledo and at hotels including the Park
- [Touch of Joy, 6048 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/touch-of-joy/) - Touch of Joy, 6048 W. Central Ave., at Marsrow Ave. Opened in 1980. Became Tiffany's Gentle Touch in 1982 and owned by Joseph Garry. Garry co-owned the well known Jolly Trolly Restaurant in Toledo in the late 1970s. Tiffany's Gentle Touch later became Tiffany's Escort & Massage. Closed in February 2009. Demolished.
- [Toledo Speedway Jam - July 21, 1979](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/toledo-speedway-jam-july-21-1979/) - Lineup: Blue Öyster Cult Eddie Money Molly Hatchet Outlaws Roadmaster
- [Renee's, 1532 S. Byrne Road.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/renees/) - Late 70s/early 80s nightclub. Later became Henry J's nightclub. "Advertised as a place to move together, Renee's, 1532 S. Byrne Rd., is just that. Originally a disco, the jocks at Renee's now spin both rock and disco records. Renee's spacious three-level dance floor, possibly the best In Toledo, is usually filled to the maximum on
- [Rick's Drum Shop, 1483 W. Sylvania Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/ricks-drum-shop/) - Opened November 1978. Sold in 1991 and soon after relocated to 4100 Monroe Street as Dave's Drum Depot. RICK’S DRUM SHOP: SPECIALTY DEALER MAKES IT IN MEDIUM-SIZE MARKET
- [Dr. Shock](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/dr-shock/) - Dr. Shock, host of Dr. Shock's X-Ray Chiller Theatre on WUPW-TV Channel 36 in Toledo, OH. The show was put on by a local pair, Lance Otto Smith and Doug Agosti. The show ran from July 1989 to September 1992 until it was forced off the air and replaced by infomercials, which nobody watched. After
- [Ramada Inn, 2340 S. Reynolds Rd.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/ramada-inn/) - The 5.5 million dollar 11-story Ramada Inn at 2340 S. Reynolds Road opened its doors on October 2, 1974, two years later than originally planned due to court battles brought on by the Holiday Inn across the street. It was built during a commercial development boom spawned by the opening of the Southwyck Shopping Center.
- [PDQ Racquets, 6054 W Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/pdq-racquets/) - 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.
- [Jim's Pizza Paddle, 5832 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/jims-pizza-paddle/) - According to the Ohio Secretary of State registered trade name filings, Jim's Pizza Paddle was created on March 11, 1974 by Dimitrios "Jim" Mitsopoulos. Jim's Pizza Paddle was located on the east end of a small strip mall at the northwest corner of Central Avenue and Waldmar Road. It was at Jim's where I tasted baklava
- [FM 104.7 WIOT](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/fm-104-7-wiot/) - FM 104.7 WIOT was started in 1973 by former WGLN veterans after they had all been fired by WGLN's new owner. Making money was one part of the reason for creating the station. The other part was for the love of music. A budding counter-culture icon, 104.7 played what Top 40 wouldn't. Artists such as
- [Centre Supermarket, 5928 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/centre-supermarket/) - Centre Supermarket was started by brothers Fred, George and Raymond Saba in 1951 at Stickney Avenue and Manhattan Boulevard. They had previously worked at their father's grocery store Saba's Market on Cherry Street. At its peak, the chain had eight supermarkets in the Toledo area, including one in Bowling Green. Centre Supermarkets closed in 1989.
- ["Xanadu," or Gibbs Bridge](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/xanadu-or-gibbs-bridge/) - "Xanadu," or Gibbs Bridge (over Tenmile Creek) on Gibbs Road just north of Sylvania-Metamora."The victims of a nasty car accident haunt this bridge. Aside from the noises of their final moments (squealing tires, breaking glass), laughter is heard here at night, and dark figures will sometimes pursue people who walk across. Gibbs Bridge is also
- [Melody Inn, 6118 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/melody-inn/) - The Melody Inn was located on the northeast corner of Central at Piero. Opened in the late '40s. Closed December 1973. Structure was destroyed by fire March 1974. This was the second location of the Melody Inn. The first location was at 3535 Holland-Sylvania (NW corner of Holland-Sylvania and Blossman) in a building constructed in
- [Oaks Feed, 6144 W. Central Ave.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/oaks-feed/) - Oaks Feed and Pet Supply Company. Built 1942. Located on the north side of Central Avenue between Piero and Millicent. Founded by Norman and Dorothy Pieplow. Dorothy Pieplow actually began what became Oaks Feed and Pet Supply Co. in 1934 by building coops and raising chickens. Employee John MacDonald went to work for the Pieplow's

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- [Jim's Pizza Paddle](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/jims-pizza-paddle/)
- [Shelton Hardware](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/shelton-hardware/)
- [Sterling Milk Co.](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/sterling-milk-co/)
- [Community Pharmacy](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/community-pharmacy/)
- [Peoples Outlet](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/peoples-outlet/)
- [Bargain Center Floor Covering](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/bargain-center-floor-covering/)
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- [Subway](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/subway/)
- [Radio Shack](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/radio-shack/)
- [Red Apple Restaurant](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/red-apple-restaurant/)
- [Donna's Hair Salon](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/donnas-hair-salon/)
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- [Ski](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/ski/)
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- [Mother's](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/mothers/)
- [Sunoco](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/sunoco/)
- [Zap Competition Engines](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/zap-competition-engines/)
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- [Drag Racing](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/drag-racing/)
- [Speed](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/speed/)
- [Sheetz](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/sheetz/)
- [Advent Lutheran](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/advent-lutheran/)
- [Sylvania Avenue](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/sylvania-avenue/)
- [McCord Road](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/mccord-road/)
- [Newmister](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/newmister/)
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- [The Glass Eye](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/the-glass-eye/)
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- [U-Haul](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/u-haul/)
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- [Sheet Metal Fabrication](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/sheet-metal-fabrication/)
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- [Speedway](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/speedway/)
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- [Union 76](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/union-76/)
- [Royal](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/royal/)
- [Royal Theater](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/royal-theater/)
- [The Temple](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/the-temple/)
- [Crystal Theatre](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/crystal-theatre/)
- [Nu-Royal](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/nu-royal/)
- [Royal Theatre](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/royal-theatre/)
- [Royal Follies](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/royal-follies/)
- [Royal Fine Art Theatre](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/royal-fine-art-theatre/)
- [New Royal](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/new-royal/)
- [Interurban Station](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/interurban-station/)
- [Head Shop](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/head-shop/)
- [Anti-establishment](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/anti-establishment/)
- [Long Hairs](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/long-hairs/)
- [Papers](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/papers/)
- [Pipes](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/pipes/)
- [Insence](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/insence/)
- [Head Shoppe](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/head-shoppe/)
- [Candles](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/candles/)
- [Far Out!](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/far-out/)
- [Rattlesnake Corners](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/rattlesnake-corners/)
- [Behrendt](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/behrendt/)
- [Parley Bayliss](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/parley-bayliss/)
- [Mike Welch](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/mike-welch/)
- [Nelson Seymour](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/nelson-seymour/)
- [Hank Winters](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/hank-winters/)
- [Historic Forest Cemetery](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/historic-forest-cemetery/)
- [Snakes](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/snakes/)
- [Juvenile detention](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/juvenile-detention/)
- [Stevenson](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/stevenson/)
- [Noonan](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/noonan/)
- [Schlicker Ditch](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/schlicker-ditch/)
- [Central Avenue Park](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/central-avenue-park/)
- [Matty](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/matty/)
- [US23](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/us23/)
- [Taylor Kia](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/taylor-kia/)
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- [Luce](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/luce/)
- [Damico](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/damico/)
- [Glase](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/glase/)
- [Compact Disc](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/compact-disc/)
- [Independent Record Stores](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/independent-record-stores/)
- [Bowling Green](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/bowling-green/)
- [Wood County](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/wood-county/)
- [1980s](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/1980s/)
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- [Music Scene](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/music-scene/)
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- [Bees](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/bees/)
- [Edna Leah Bond](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/edna-leah-bond/)
- [Gillhouse](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/gillhouse/)
- [Somerset Plaza](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/somerset-plaza/)
- [Edelen](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/edelen/)
- [StylRite](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/stylrite/)
- [New Trition](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/new-trition/)
- [Beautiful Blooms by Jen](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/beautiful-blooms-by-jen/)
- [Tru Salon & Spa](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/tru-salon-spa/)
- [French Twist Salon & Spa](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/french-twist-salon-spa/)
- [Southwest Imports](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/southwest-imports/)
- [Great Black Swamp](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/great-black-swamp/)
- [Maumee River](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/maumee-river/)
- [Maumee Torrent](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/maumee-torrent/)
- [Ft. Wayne](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/ft-wayne/)
- [Moraines](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/moraines/)
- [Lake Erie](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/lake-erie/)
- [Glacial Lakes](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/glacial-lakes/)
- [Great Lakes](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/great-lakes/)
- [Lake Maumee](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/lake-maumee/)
- [Lobe](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/lobe/)
- [Ubley Outlet](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/ubley-outlet/)
- [Imlay Outlet](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/imlay-outlet/)
- [Marsh](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/marsh/)
- [Swamp](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/swamp/)
- [Formal](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/formal/)
- [Bridal](https://www.retrotoledometro.com/tag/bridal/)
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