Retro Toledo Metro - Indie Local History

Carmel’s 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.

Skinner Home, 5635 W. Central Ave.

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

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

Frisch’s 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.

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

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.

Opened 1948. Demolished c2002. Currently Mattress Firm.

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.

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.

This Fotomat was located between Sohio gas station and Toledo Trust. Closed c1986. Byrider of Toledo currently occupies the site.

Ancient Toledos: Proglacial Period

Appleby Home, 6925 W. Central Ave.

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

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