Tag: 1980s
For a quarter of a century, one department store on the east side of Celina, Ohio, was more than just a place to shop—it was a community landmark. First as Jamesway and later as Harts Family Center, the building on Route 197 served as a social and commercial anchor from its grand opening in 1969 to its final closure in…
For many Celina residents, the corner of Grand Lake Road and Pro Drive long held a familiar landmark: the Orchard Tree Family Restaurant. For over three decades, it was a place for Sunday brunch, celebratory meals, and casual gatherings, its sign a welcoming beacon. Though the building at 501 Grand Lake Road now stands no […]
A Dream on Moorman Road In 1970, a massive joint vocational high school was nearly built along Moorman Road near Montezuma. Plans were drawn. Land was optioned. But six levy defeats later, the project vanished—giving way, after years of community effort, to what eventually became Tri Star Career Compact. The journey from that ambitious Moorman […]
