4440 Secor Rd.
Teen dance club. Opened 1986. Closed 1988. Formerly Rainbow Acres Roller Rink (1964-1979).
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Category: Dance Clubs
Caesars
133 N. Erie St.
The original Caesars opened in the mid-1970s. It was owned by Joseph C. Wicks and located in the 100 block of Erie Street between Monroe Street and Jefferson Avenue between the International Health Studio and the Carl H. Blank Beauty Salon. Caeser’s relocated to 725 Jefferson in the mid-1990s, moving into the old Burt’s Theatre building, a Venetian inspired playhouse, at Jefferson and Ontario Streets.
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Henry j’s, 1532 S. Byrne Rd.
Formerly Renee’s. Henry J’s commercial: https://youtu.be/DljwJa9M75g
Renee’s, 1532 S. Byrne Road.
Late 70s/early 80s nightclub. Later became Henry J’s nightclub.
“Advertised as a place to move together, Renee’s, 1532 S. Byrne Rd., is just that. Originally a disco, the jocks at Renee’s now spin both rock and disco records. Renee’s spacious three-level dance floor, possibly the best In Toledo, is usually filled to the maximum on Thursday, which is college ID night. Renee’s also has two well-stocked bars. Renee’s does have a dress code (no tennis shoes or faded jeans). On college ID night beer is $1.75 a pitcher, but there is not much emphasis on drinking, because dancing is the main attraction. The décor is Impressive with thick, plush carpeting under low, lounge-type furniture surrounding the dance floor. There is also an elevated area isolated by lattice work away from the chaos of the main floor.” – BG News, November 29, 1979