Tag: 1990s
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 […]
For a few remarkable hours on Wednesday morning, July 18, 1990, Celina, Ohio, became an unwitting stage for a vision of the future. Down Main Street, the town’s artery which also serves as U.S. Route 127, glided a procession unlike any seen before or since.¹⁰ These were the futuristic vehicles of GM Sunrayce USA, an […]
Discover how J.C. Penney in Celina, Ohio launched a bold retail concept—bringing groceries, fashion, auto care, and innovation under one roof in 1970.
