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Hello,
I stumbled across your e-mail address while trying to do some research on one of my Toledo ancestor's businesses. I've tried to find info throughout the years with no luck and occasionally do an Internet search, as new records seem to pop up all the time. This is the first time I've found your address, though, and I'm wondering if maybe you can help me. I've always heard the story from my grandmother of how her grandmother (Barbara (Hoffmann) Henzler) immigrated to Toledo in the late 1800s to live with her uncle who owned the Hoffmann House (Haus?). This was a hotel in downtown Toledo that was supposedly at 33 Summit Street, as her mother always told her it was this address. We have always wanted to find a photograph or more information on this, but we've never had any luck.
Do you have any information?
Thank you,
Jonathon D. Siebenaler
The 1910 city directory listed a place of lodging at 33 Summit operated by a John N. Nickolson who also lived at that address.
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Hello - I am trying to find the address and/or image of a place called B&L Club ("the B&L", B&L Carry-Out possibly). This was on (or around) Collingwood Blvd near Rosary Cathedral. This was the place our parents met 50 years ago & would love to add a picture of the establishment to our photo display at their anniversary party.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you!
-Stacey
Both the 1954 and the 1960 city directories listed a B & L Confectionary located at 2517 Collingwood Boulevard. It was operated by Alvin and Mrs. Lauretta Scharer of 2434 1/2 Franklin. This location was also listed as a confectionary in the 1948 city directory operated by Walter Kappus and the 1951 directory operated by Paul Kuebler Jr.
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Do you know the name of the fine dining restaurant that was on Monroe St., east of the Willows and kind of across the street from Christ the King?
Thanks.
-Tom
Would you be referring to John Krotzer's Steakhouse at 4782 Monroe Street? The Willows was located at 4844 Monroe. Good memories of the 1980s.
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I have been told the original location of the little sisters of the poor was on St Clair in Toledo Ohio can you find any documentation of that and possibly a picture. Thank you very much.
Jeff
Jeff,
The Little Sisters of the Poor came to Toledo in 1884 and a year later opened its first home at Front and Platt streets in East Toledo. Later, it obtained a seven-acre tract at 1616 Starr Avenue at Valleywood Drive.
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Dear Detective,
I am searching for pictures of a home I believe it was considered Old West End. It was located at 1926 Washington Street, Toledo, OH. It was on the corner of two streets but I can't remember what the other street was. It was torn down to make way for the highway. Can you find a historical picture of it. It was my grandparents' home when they moved to Toledo.
Thank you,
Sherri McKellar
Dear Sherri,
Here is a photo of your grandparents' home at 1926 Washington Street. The 1964 directory listed a Hurley Calloway as its resident.
I hope it brings back fond memories.
Your History Detective
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Sir: Would you know where the first White Hut opened in Toledo, Ohio, and maybe subsequent locations? Did find one mentioned on Monroe St. in the Colony District, and personally knew of the one later on Detroit Ave. Thank you for any information you can provide.
Jim
Hi Jim,
Samuel Fine, originator and operator, opened his first White Hut restaurant in 1936. It was located at Collingwood and Detroit avenues and housed its offices, commissary and bakery. The construction of the nearby freeway spelled it doom. Eventually, Mr. Fine opened seven White Huts in all, usually only five of them in operation at any given time.
He was also the founder of the Uncle Sam's restaurants. The first Uncle Sam opend in 1966 on Laskey Road. Eventually, Toledo saw seven in operation.
Mr. Fine also ran the Suzy Q doughnut shop and the Mello Creme bakery.
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My Brother in-Law was murdered in a bar robbery apparently gone wrong in early April of 79. He resided in Temperance Mi. and had stopped for a beer after work apparently walking in on a robbery was shot.. this after serving as a Marine through the Tet offensive and making it home...I would Appreciate any information you might have..
Hugh
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Both my husband and I grew up in Toledo, and we were very pleasantly surprised to find your website. Bravo! Thank you for your creativity and efforts to help record the memories of Toledo and its residents.
This afternoon I have been adding persons to my spouse’s family tree. We have some handwritten pieces of paper, written in his mother’s handwriting, that have given us names of his relatives, plus clues to help us in searching for the names of other persons in the family. At the time she wrote the info, my mother-in-law could not remember all of the names, but she did provide snippets of data which might assist us in figuring out who these relatives were.
There is a person named “Florian” with no last name, but with the notation as follows: Kases (or possibly an alternative spelling as Kasies) Night Club in Toledo. By any chance, could you provide us with the actual name of the club, who owned and operated it, and where it was located in Toledo. Apparently it was a very popular night spot in the 1940’s. Any info that you provide will be realty appreciated. Thank you.
Looking forward to your reply,
Mary Ellen
The popular 1940s Ka-See's Nite Club was located at 4014 Lagrange Street. It was operated by Kaiser Rokicki. He and his wife Bessie lived at that location also.
Bessie sold the property in July 1946 to a catering company. Today the empty lot is listed as 4028 Lagrange by the auditor's office.
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Dear History Detective,
Hi, I'm writing you to find information on H. H. Mooers & Co. and hoping you can help me. My 3rd Great Grandfather owned and operated a foundry located in Toledo I'm looking for any information on him and the family or company. His name was Henry Mooers his son was also involved in the business also named Henry. His birth is 1806 Lansing New York would have relocated to Toledo about 1830 and died there in 1892. I'm trying to locate any records that may include his parents names. I think he may have been a Mason and I know that he was was part of the temperance movement in Toledo. His Wife's Name was Cynthia Milk Mooers. I know he is buried at Forest Cemetery. I would be extremely grateful for any information you come up with, anything to go on at this point would be very helpful.
Thank you,
Melanie Dodson
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Any info on the Calumet masonic Temple on Broadway St would be appreciated.
James Buchanan
James,
The Calumet Masonic Temple, located at 1630 Broadway near South Avenue, was constructed in 1928. It features an ornately carved two-story entrance on an imposing three-story brick and sandstone structure. There are graceful arching windows on the front facade.
Inside, one would admire an ornate assembly room with a big fireplace; and natural oak woodwork. The full-size auditorium was complete with a full stage. The large commercial kitchen easily sat 250-300 people.
The Masons sold the building in 1995 to an Assembly of God congregation.
Your History Detective
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Hi History Detective,
I understand you focus on the OWE, so I'm not sure if you're able to help, but I'm curious if you know anything about the history of the Old Orchard Mom's Group? I'm a resident of Old Orchard, member of the group (and former co-president), and I'm looking to put together some history of our group so we have it recorded/encapsulated for the future. I believe it's been around for some time and I'd love to interview some of the original/founding members if they're still around.
Any information/leads/sources you could provide would be extremely helpful.
Thanks so much in advance!
Mo Sheahan
This newspaper article should help.
Your History Detective
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Any info on a bakery owned by Joseph ceglio, Sr. In 30s or 40s? Client of mine resides in nursing home would like to know more about it. Would have between in polish district although he was Italian.
Thanks!
Debra Roidl, social worker
Debra,
Here is some information regarding the family and their business.
1931 City Directory listed Joseph Ceglio as a baker residing and doing business at 407 Columbus.
1934 City Directory listed Joseph and Harriet Ceglio and (mostly likely) a son Ralph as bakers residing at 407 Columbus.
1939 City Directory lists a Ralph Ceglio as a baker for Tiedtke's who lived at the home of Joseph and Harriet at 407 Columbus which was also the location of a grocery operated by Mrs. Harriet Ceglio. This location is between Erie and Ontario.
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Hi HD,
Been trying to come up w/ the name of the drugstore at the northeast corner of Secor & Monroe Streets. This would have been in the late 1960's. And the owners' name- it was a family owned store. I worked there in 1967-68 while I was going to the University.
Thanks!
Joan Boes, Toledo Oh
I believe you are referring to Hampton Drugs.
Yes! That's it!! OMG I'd never have come up with that. I did remember that it was owned by Leonard Maremburg. But could not think of the name of the drugstore. Thanks so much.
Joan B.
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