Indie Local History
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 Tabard Inn. The 1638 building was demolished in 1999.
Continue reading “Head-Quarters, 1638 Sylvania Ave.”“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 which was having partnership difficulties. Extending themselves to buy that inventory meant risking everything they had worked for, but it proved to be a prudent investment as records and tapes became the real drawing card needed to expand further. The Shed currently has three locations:7448 Airport Hwy, 5015 Lewis Ave, and 5380 Monroe St. The Sheds have since become one of the most popular and unique shops in Toledo! We now carry thousands of specialty items, including: Hookahs & Tobacco Accessories, Incense and Oils, Tshirts, Hats, Hippy Wear & Purses, Disc Golf Discs & Accessories, Body Jewelry, Hemp & Fashion Jewelry, Drinking Games & Accessories, Rock N’ Roll Gifts, Posters, Tapestries, Beaded Curtains, Lighting Accessories, Lingerie & Dance Wear, and Adult Novelties & Toys.” – from 2011 “About Us” website page.
