Grand Rapids Ohio is located half way between Toledo Ohio and Napoleon Ohio on Interstate 24 on the southern bank of the Awesome Maumee River... The village was founded in 1833 and quickly became a busy canal town till the late 1800's at which time the railroad grew and took over the shipping business. The canal boats disappeared and train cars carried the freight generated by the town's business
es. Much has changed in Grand Rapids since those days, but the Thurston Building has remained the same since built in 1896 by Azor Thurston who was a Chemist and a renowned Pharmacist. The historically significant Thurston Building at 24187 Front Street is now home to Antiques on Front which is a quality retail outlet that compliments the building's lineage and is selling a wide spectrum of exceptional antiques. We specialize in furniture, glass and exquisite linens. You will find our friendly sales staff willing to help you and if you happen to collect something we don't have in the store, please let us help you try to find it..You will also find we have our additional store The Golden Owl to help you with your needs of antique lighting and antique clocks.....We Want to Thank You.....for allowing us to serve you and our hope that you will find something that you have been looking for or a gift for someone special while being our guest at Antiques on Front....
