One of the shortest streets downtown can be found just across from the south side of the Dayton Arcade. Pretzinger Lane is a mid-block street that runs only from Fourth to Fifth, and it offers nice … [Read More...] about What’s the Story Behind Downtown’s Pretzinger Lane?
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West First Street – Dayton’s Old Park Avenue
The story of Downtown Dayton from the 19th century through the first half of the 20th largely involves the transition from homes to office buildings … [Read More...]
What’s the Story Behind Downtown’s Pretzinger Lane?
One of the shortest streets downtown can be found just across from the south side of the Dayton Arcade. Pretzinger Lane is a mid-block street that … [Read More...]
Where Was the Wright Brothers Bike Shop in Dayton?
My last article covered where the Wright Brothers lived in Dayton. This one will highlight the places in town where they worked to turn their … [Read More...]
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Historic Warehouse For Sale at Auction – 620 Geyer
A former industrial building in the Riverdale neighborhood of Dayton is currently listed at auction online. The minimum bid is $123,334 and it has a Buy It Now price of $525,000. The auction page also cites a Zestimate for the building of $338,100 and a … [Read More...] about Historic Warehouse For Sale at Auction – 620 Geyer
Fidelity Building and Paru Tower: History and What’s Happening Now?
It's been over five years since I wrote an article about what major downtown site could be next after the Dayton Arcade redevelopment had officially gotten underway. Today, of course, the Arcade's first phase has been a success and the second phase is … [Read More...] about Fidelity Building and Paru Tower: History and What’s Happening Now?
Where Was the Wright Brothers Bike Shop in Dayton?
My last article covered where the Wright Brothers lived in Dayton. This one will highlight the places in town where they worked to turn their revolutionary ideas into the invention of powered flight. Because the brothers made and repaired bicycles before … [Read More...] about Where Was the Wright Brothers Bike Shop in Dayton?
The Only Example of Gothic Commercial Architecture in Dayton
The Fire Blocks has been a hot topic in recent years due to the major redevelopment project spearheaded by The Windsor Companies that has brought apartments and a variety of restaurants and retail shops to a formerly sleepy stretch of East Third Street … [Read More...] about The Only Example of Gothic Commercial Architecture in Dayton
Commercial Space for Lease at 735 Wayne Ave
The building at 735 Wayne Ave (located in between Buckeye and Hickory Streets) has been undergoing renovations as it awaits new commercial tenants. The property listing states that the "flexible, open floorplan may be customized to suit single or multiple … [Read More...] about Commercial Space for Lease at 735 Wayne Ave
The Wright Brothers’ House in Dayton: A History
Dayton has a rich history of innovation spanning key inventions in a wide variety of industries, but the most famous is of course the Wright Brothers and their quest to achieve powered flight. Wilbur and Orville lived and worked in a few different places … [Read More...] about The Wright Brothers’ House in Dayton: A History