Indie Local History
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.
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. TST currently occupies the site.
Continue reading “Ted’s Pure Oil – 3235 N. Holland-Sylvania Rd.”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.
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 song, according to Evans, was written in Joe D’s bedroom with Evans on guitar and Joe D singing through a vacuum cleaner tube. In 1986 Dethtoll created their first recordings, an untitled five song demo tape. At this time the band consisted of Todd Evans (guitar), Joe D (vocals), John Gingrich (drums), and Howard Kolb (bass). The Dethtoll sound, according to Evans, was influenced by various bands including Slayer, Exodus, D.R.I, Voivod, Black Flag, Die Kruezen, Dark Angel, Dr. Know, The Mentors, and GWAR.
Continue reading “Dethtoll (Band)”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).
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.
Continue reading “Dawn Motel – 6420 W. Central Ave.”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.
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 of the company. Papenhagen purchased Banham Oldsmobile in 1971 and moved the business to a new building on Central Avenue in 1973. Papenhagen Oldsmobile was purchased by general manager Jim Yark in 1980. Yark had been employed with Papenhagen since 1973. The name change on the outside of the building didn’t happen until early 1983.
Continue reading “Papenhagen Oldsmobile – 6019 W. Central Ave.”Opened September, 1960. Closed September, 2017. This location also included a separate Sears Auto Center.
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.
