Tag: Retail History
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 […]
Spend enough time around Grand Lake, and sooner or later the conversation drifts—not just to boating or ballgames, but to food. Not the kind served today in polished chains or drive-thrus, but the kind that used to come steaming out of small kitchens tucked behind counters, served with a smile, on chipped plates in places […]
In Coldwater, Ohio, Coldwater High School’s athletic identity has long been synonymous with the “Cavaliers.” But this wasn’t always the case. Before 1940, Coldwater’s teams were known as the “Yellow Jackets,” a name that by the late 1930s had begun to seem ill-fitting to students, staff, and the community. Through documented efforts by Coach Bill […]
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.
