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 purchased by George Ballas around 1970. Became George Ballas GMC Motor Home Division (1975-1980). Demolished in the 1980s.
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Russ Lumber and Supply Company, 6048 W. Central.
Russ Lumber & Supply Company (1959-1972). Grose Generator Service (c1970s). Grose later moved to Dorr Street near Reynolds. Gun World (c1980s) also did business at this address. Their sign is visible in the aerial pic. Various used car dealerships did business at this location through the late ’80s into the ’90’s. Possibly Jimal’s Bar for some time in the ’70s. Demolished c2020.
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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 Avenue.
Continue reading “Penguin Music, 5459 Monroe St.”Motor Head, Alexis Park.
Motor Head was a hangout in the Alexis Park parking lot at the corner of Lewis and Alexis roads in the ’80s.
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MTV Comes to Toledo, August 6, 1982! Buckeye Cablevision, Channel 5B.
Star-Lite Drive-In, 5702 Monroe Street.
Opened May 19, 1955. Demolished October 1, 1969.
More pics and info: http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/37544
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
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
Marx Brothers in Toledo, May 1940!
The Marx Brothers made a stop in Toledo on their brief “Scenes from Go West” tour in May of 1940.
Orchard Inn, 2804 Sylvania Ave.
Orchard Inn (“Since 1949”), formerly Brady’s Bar. Located on the northwest corner of Sylvania Avenue and Bowen.