Old Orchard is named after the vast orchards located in the area prior to its 1920s development. The neighborhood has a simple grid plat with many streets ending at a grassy island. With much of the area being built in the 20s-30s, the homes tend to be gorgeous English Tudor style. Large estates sit along Kenwood Boulevard, the bisecting main road through Old Orchard.
The borders of Old Orchard end roughly at Secor, Central, and Douglas. Ottawa Hills borders the west end while the University of Toledo sits to the neighborhood's south. UT was founded in 1872 and moved to its current location in 1931. Click here for information on Old Orchard neighborhood associations.
Local Business
For over 20 years Calvino's has been a staple of the Cricket West shopping center.
SIP stands for "socially infused people." Since 2017, the coffee shop has been a welcoming environment in Cricket West.
Another perk of living right next to Cricket West is the decadent desserts served up at Cake in a Cup.
This longtime Perrysburg favorite also has a location in Cricket West. Zingo's has so much to offer with a variety of mediterranean foods, alcoholic beverages, organic juices, coffee, and more!
Fusion began as a martini bar downtown, but moved to Old Orchard in 2008. They still serve up excellent martinis and an extensive menu!
Located on Central Ave, Beauty Bar is a full service salon and spa that offers top-of-the-line beauty products.
Schools
Fun Fact:
Millie Benson, an original ghostwriter for the Nancy Drew book series, was an Old Orchard resident. She wrote 23 of the 30 original Nancy Drew books and worked as a Toledo Blade journalist for 58 years. Her husband George A. Benson was an editor for the Toledo Blade.
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