My name is Andrew Walsh and I’m a librarian and writer. I’m the author of Lost Dayton, Ohio and my research focuses on urban history, architecture, preservation, and urban redevelopment.
The word vista means a pleasing view, but it also can mean a “comprehensive mental view of a series of remembered or anticipated events.” Dayton Vistas features images shot in Dayton (historic and contemporary), but also longer reflections about the city’s history as well as what it is doing today to reinvent itself.
This can include articles about historic Dayton buildings, either lost or saved; glimpses at industries and businesses of Dayton’s past; updates on new developments in the city core and their implications; and profiles of popular cultural destinations in Dayton today, often with a look at their sites’ past.
To get started you can head to our Article Archives page to view posts by category and see direct links to some of our most popular articles.
My book was published in 2018 by The History Press. Since then I’ve been an invited speaker for Heritage Ohio, PechaKucha Dayton, the Dayton Metro Library, the Engineers Club of Dayton, and many other organizations. I’ve also appeared on WYSO’s Book Nook, WMKV, Fox45, and more. Get in touch if you’re interested in having me speak to your organization, company, or other group.
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