4200 ALLEN ROAD (Allen Park)
1962: Thunderbowl Lanes
Opened on Friday night, Dec. 29, 1961. Hollywood star Jayne Mansfield appeared in person to cut the ribbon opening the "54-lane bowling palace" called Thunderbowl Lanes and Concourse Lounge.
1991: Thunderbowl Lanes
4700 ALLEN ROAD (Allen Park)
1991: Inter-City Baptist High School
4936 ALLEN ROAD (Allen Park)
1962: Debby's Restaurant
A February 1, 1962 ad says that it is having its "first anniversary."
5223 ALLEN ROAD (Allen Park)
1991: Moschecks Meats
5228 ALLEN ROAD (Allen Park)
1994: Allen Park Drugs
5741 ALLEN ROAD (Allen Park?)
1958: 1 Hour Shirt Laundry Cleaning Drive-In
5829 ALLEN ROAD (Allen Park)
1975: Wagon Wheel Pet Ranch
6530 ALLEN ROAD (Allen Park)
1958: Kresge
2006: Performance Line Tool Center
6540 ALLEN ROAD (Allen Park)
1989: Crazy Benny's Tools & Stuff ("next to Marshall Music")
6543 ALLEN ROAD (Allen Park)
1962: Pleasureland (Toy, Pet, and Hobby Shop)
Located "opposite A & P store."
6550 ALLEN ROAD (Allen Park)
1957-58: A & P (located on "Allen Road near Southfield")
2006: vacant? (see here)
6560 ALLEN ROAD (Allen Park)
1962: Thriftee-Star Stores
Located "between Albert's and A&P Markets."
6588 ALLEN ROAD (Allen Park)
1991: The Red Fawn
6600 ALLEN ROAD (Allen Park)
1994-95: The Red Fawn
6661 ALLEN ROAD (Allen Park)
1990s: Comix Oasis
6670 ALLEN ROAD (Allen Park)
1962: Allen Park Furniture
1976: Metropolitan Furniture
6723 ALLEN ROAD (Allen Park)
1962: China Boy Restaurant
1971: China Boy Restaurant
Grand opening ad in 1/13/1971 Wyandotte News-Herald.
1977: China Boy Restaurant
Ad in July 6, 1977 News-Herald says "Celebrating our 20th anniversary."
6737 ALLEN ROAD (Allen Park)
1962: Borbely's Super Market
6761 ALLEN ROAD (Allen Park)
1975: Lions Den Barber Shop
6801 ALLEN ROAD (Allen Park)
1958: Security Bank
1966: Security Bank
7416 ALLEN ROAD (Allen Park)
1975: Canine Coiffeurs
7840 ALLEN ROAD (Allen Park)
1992: The Korenda Salon
7910 ALLEN ROAD (Allen Park)
1975: LaRiviera Lounge
8020 ALLEN ROAD (Allen Park)
1975: Kentucky Fried Chicken
8241 ALLEN ROAD (Allen Park)
2006-2007: Big Ben's Comix (comics shop)
8246 ALLEN ROAD (Allen Park)
1965: Open Pantry Food Mart
8315 ALLEN ROAD (Allen Park)
1991: Sparky's Tire & Transmission
8415 ALLEN ROAD (Allen Park)
1992: Keri-Lyn's Bridal Boutique
9077 ALLEN ROAD (Allen Park)
1991: Trinity United Methodist Church
9150 ALLEN ROAD (Allen Park)
1962-63: Allen Park Convalescent Home
Located "at Wick Road." "Now open" according to January 4, 1962 ad, perhaps meaning that it was brand new.
9205 ALLEN ROAD (Allen Park)
1965: Alwick Discount Drugs ("at Wick")
10945 ALLEN ROAD (Allen Park)
1994: McDonalds (exact same address?)
2006: McDonalds
10996 ALLEN ROAD (Allen Park?)
1957: Menhart Oldsmobile (at "corner Goddard," "next to Boila's Market")
11054 ALLEN ROAD (Southgate)
1969: The Keyboard Shoppe
Wyandotte News-Herald of 12/17/1969 lists it as being in Taylor.
1975: Dino's Pizza
11055 ALLEN ROAD (Southgate)
1975: A & P
11125 ALLEN ROAD (Southgate)
1975: Cunningham Drugs
11165 ALLEN ROAD (Southgate)
1975: Stroh's Ice Cream Parlour
11205 ALLEN ROAD (Southgate)
1975: Jack-in-the Box (store #1608)
11222 ALLEN ROAD (Taylor)
1975: Palace Fine Foods
11326 ALLEN ROAD (Taylor)
1975: K & M Engineering
12828 ALLEN ROAD (possibly Brownstown?)
1957: Carroll's Groceries (described as being in "Wyandotte")
18303 ALLEN ROAD (possibly Brownstown?)
1975: Our Lady of Hope Cemetary (described as being in "Wyandotte")
19055 ALLEN ROAD (Brownstown Township)
1991: Cimarron Lounge
1994: Allen and Sibley Banquet Hall
19333 ALLEN ROAD (Woodhaven)
2007: Eye Clinic
19335 ALLEN ROAD (Woodhaven)
2007: Eye Clinic
19700 ALLEN ROAD (Woodhaven)
1991: Top Value Muffler
19810 ALLEN ROAD (Trenton)
1991: Kale's Collision
21000 ALLEN ROAD (Woodhaven) (SW corner of Allen & King)
1990s: Bill Knapp's Restaurant (closed circa 2002)
2006-2007: vacant
See this 2004 Battle Creek Enquirer article for info about the rise and fall of Bill Knapp's.
21015 ALLEN ROAD (Woodhaven) (SE corner of Allen & King)
1977: Budget Tire
According to the 1977-78 Dearborn-Downriver directory, this is the northernmost Woodhaven address on Allen Road.
1980: Budget Tire
1982?-on: Ray Hunter Florist
21170 ALLEN ROAD (Woodhaven)
1991: United Cable TV
21401 ALLEN ROAD (Woodhaven)
1970: Robert Hall (clothing store) ("between West and Sibley")
1977: Robert Hall (clothes)
1980: Gratiot Auto Supply
1990-on: Kurtis Kitchen and Bath Center
21535 ALLEN ROAD (Woodhaven)
1977: Mary M. O'Brien, R.N. / William R. O'Brien
1980: Mary M. O'Brien, R.N. / William R. O'Brien
21641 ALLEN ROAD (Woodhaven)
1977: Eugene W. Demick
1980: Eugene W. Demick
21909 ALLEN ROAD (Woodhaven)
1989?: Quality Express Lube
22025 ALLEN ROAD (Woodhaven)
1977: Gorno Bros. Ford
1980: Gorno Bros. Ford
1991: Gorno Ford
22150 ALLEN ROAD (Woodhaven)
1980: South Shore Realty
Also listed: Dr. Gilbert Kleiff.
22170 ALLEN ROAD (Woodhaven)
1990: Ponderosa Steak House (restaurant)
22301 ALLEN ROAD (Woodhaven)
1977: Cork Vs
1980: Cork Vs
1990: Elias Brothers' Big Boy (restaurant)
2003-2004: Hickey's Grill
2007: vacant
Sign says "Coming Soon! Ground Round Restaurant Grill and Bar."
22333 ALLEN ROAD (Woodhaven)
1980: Howey & Associates
22505 ALLEN ROAD (Woodhaven)
1980: Rouge Employment Credit Union
22600 ALLEN ROAD (Woodhaven) (near West Road)
1989?-on: Meijer (store #70) (opened circa 1989)
22710 ALLEN ROAD (Woodhaven)
1980: Pic-Way Shoe Mart
22720 ALLEN ROAD (Woodhaven)
1980-on: Al Petri and Sons (bicycles)
22750 ALLEN ROAD (Woodhaven)
1977: Woodhaven Automotive Supply
1980: Woodhaven Automotive Supply
1991: Car-Go Auto Supply
Sept. 29, 1991 ad says, "Formerly Woodhaven Auto Supply."
22780 ALLEN ROAD (Woodhaven)
1975: Woodhaven Animal Hospital
1980: Woodhaven Hospital
22850 ALLEN ROAD (Woodhaven)
1980: Tackett's Mobil (gas station)
22900 ALLEN ROAD (Woodhaven)
1975: Palace Fine Foods
23061 ALLEN ROAD (located in Woodhaven Commons)
2007: Panera Bread
23303 ALLEN ROAD (located in Woodhaven Commons)
1977: Vic Tanny (fitness)
2006: Bally's Total Fitness
23400 ALLEN ROAD (located in Woodhaven Village Square)
2006: Murray's Jewelry
Opened November 30, 2004. A News-Herald article about the grand opening can be found here. The store was vacant by summer 2006.
23470 ALLEN ROAD (located in Woodhaven Village Square)
2007: PetSmart (pet store)
Grand opening on Saturday, January 27, 2007. Located "next to Michaels."
23555 ALLEN ROAD (located in Woodhaven Commons)
2006: Target
23755 ALLEN ROAD (Woodhaven)
2007: Rodgers Chevrolet
See official website. According to this article, the car dealership opened at this location around 1996.
23775 ALLEN ROAD (Woodhaven)
1980: Murphy Chevrolet
23800 ALLEN ROAD (located in Woodhaven Village Square)
2006: Wal-Mart (opened 11/9/2005)
See News-Herald articles on the store in its planning stages and eventual opening.
23901 ALLEN ROAD (Woodhaven)
1980: Belle Tire
2004-2007: Belle Tire
23911 ALLEN ROAD (Woodhaven)
1982?-on: Skateland
23933 ALLEN ROAD (Woodhaven)
1980: Moretti Foundation
23955 ALLEN ROAD (Woodhaven)
1980: Industrial Excavating
23979 ALLEN ROAD (Woodhaven)
1980: B & J Engineering & Fabricating
25101 ALLEN ROAD (Woodhaven)
1980: Frank's Nursery
25151 ALLEN ROAD (Woodhaven)
1992: Winners Dodge
26191 ALLEN ROAD (Woodhaven)
1975: Woodhaven Free Will Baptist Church
26796 ALLEN ROAD (Woodhaven)
1980: N & T Party Store
1990-1991: Vreeland Market
26900 ALLEN ROAD (Woodhaven)
1990: 7-11
1994: 7-11
26976 ALLEN ROAD (Woodhaven)
1994: Vreeland Party Store
34995 ALLEN ROAD (Woodhaven)
1994: Total Gas Station