What the rectangular shaped building at 851 Islington Street in Toledo, Ohio was.

This news article will explain and examine specifically what types of businesses occupied the building located at 851 Islington Street in Toledo, Ohio. This building has served as headquarters for Local 14, a restaurant, a telephone company called Ohio Bell Telephone Co., a catering company called Shankland’s Catering, and a supply warehouse.

The building located at 851 Islington Street off Detroit Avenue in Toledo, Ohio was one home to a telephone company called Ohio Bell Telephone Co., during the 20th century. This was originally an exchange building of the Ohio Bell Telephone Co. for many years. (Ref: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn82007637/1945-02-16/ed-1/seq-1/)

On February 16, 1945, the Local 14 purchased the building from Ohio Bell Telephone Co. to establish their new Local 14. It was occupied by the McKay-Davis Co. at the time. McKay-Davis Co. vacated on the date thereof May 15, 1945.

The building had larger space than their then-present headquarters. One small meeting hall was established on the first floor (1st floor). A large meeting hall took up the entire second floor (2nd floor). There was also a recreation center in the basement. (Ref: https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn82007637/1945-02-16/ed-1/seq-1/ocr.txt)

A catering company called Shankland’s Catering purchased the building from the Local 14 sometime during the mid-20th century. (Ref: https://www.dnb.com/business-directory/company-profiles.shanklands_of_toledo.8383774a4892c56e93eff078876cec29.html)

The rectangular shaped building is located at 851 Islington Street, Toledo, Ohio, US 43610.