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.
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Brewed Awakenings, 2636 W. Central.
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 on its west side (Central Electric and Figurama).
McDonald’s, 3015 Holland-Sylvania Rd.
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.
Plantation Motel, 5849 Alexis Rd.
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
Crossroads Guitar Shop, 2439 Tremainsville Rd.
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.
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 Continue reading “93.5 WRQN”
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, Black Diamond, Detroit Rock City, Beth, Rock and Roll All Nite. NOTE: Last show with Peter Chris until 1996. Some video from the show: https://youtu.be/_adfj9zpKCA
Henry j’s, 1532 S. Byrne Rd.
Formerly Renee’s. Henry J’s commercial: https://youtu.be/DljwJa9M75g
Donna’s Beauty Room, 5842 W. Central
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 a Subway Restaurant. Research shows Donna passed away in January 2, 1996. I recollect seeing many heads under hooded hair dryers when riding by the shop as a kid. The photo below shows the strip mall in 2007, many years removed from it’s glory days. It has since been remodeled and is now void of what little character it had, particularly the recessed-angled store fronts.
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.
