The Salem Ave Corridor has seen some activity in recent years, with the Gem City Market opening in 2021 and the upcoming redevelopment of the Longfellow School site. Now a new $14 million project will upgrade housing at Salem and Grand Avenues and also reestablish 6,300 … [Read more...] about Renovation Will Add Commercial Space to Historic Salem and Grand
The Stone Barn at Holt and Easton (Dayton View History)
A Dayton Vistas reader wrote in to ask about the history of a stone barn on the property at 441 Holt Street. It's referred to by some locals as the "old barn" and it was also noted that there was a school on the property in the past. This article will dig into what we could … [Read more...] about The Stone Barn at Holt and Easton (Dayton View History)
The History of the Dayton Motor Car Building at 15 McDonough Street
Update: the renovation was completed in 2020 and machine tool manufacturer Gosiger Industries moved into two of the six floors. The building's other tenant is coworking space Genuine Work which opened in 2021. According to its leasing website, three spaces are still … [Read more...] about The History of the Dayton Motor Car Building at 15 McDonough Street
The History of 1141 Brown Street
The nondescript but interesting building was originally part of Dayton's early transit network, the streetcar running between Dayton and Oakwood. The Oakwood Street Railway was incorporated on July 20 1870 by John H. Patterson, John W. Stoddard and others to join the two … [Read more...] about The History of 1141 Brown Street
The Loneliest Historic Home in Dayton?
If you've ever wondered about the loneliest historic home in Dayton, we've found a candidate for your consideration: The house at 2201 East First Street (the NE corner of First and Sachs near Findlay Ave) is a sole survivor in an area that has turned almost exclusively … [Read more...] about The Loneliest Historic Home in Dayton?
Major Development Could Revive Historic Downtown “Power House”
Photos for this article were taken by Alex Parks, professional photographer/videographer and drone pilot. See more of Alex's work at parkspromedia.com. According to recent reports and funding requests, Infinity Labs, a "fast-growing defense contractor" is planning a … [Read more...] about Major Development Could Revive Historic Downtown “Power House”
Redevelopment of Longfellow School Site Makes Progress
Salem Ave is an important Dayton thoroughfare that declined over the latter decades of the 20th century due to suburban flight and disinvestment in the surrounding neighborhoods. Recently, however, there has been better news. The Gem City Market has been open since 2021 and … [Read more...] about Redevelopment of Longfellow School Site Makes Progress
Multiple Restaurants to Open in Dayton Arcade
The Dayton Arcade is the most highly-anticipated redevelopment project in the Dayton region. The first phase brought 110 new apartments spread across four buildings, as well as the offices and business incubator known as The Hub run by the University of Dayton and The … [Read more...] about Multiple Restaurants to Open in Dayton Arcade
New Fund Can Boost Historic Business Districts
In late September, the City of Dayton announced a new program to help activate vacant and underutilized commercial spaces impacted by the pandemic. The First Floor Fund, administered by CityWide Development, aims to provide low-interest and forgivable loans to small … [Read more...] about New Fund Can Boost Historic Business Districts
The Last of NCR in Dayton: Repurposed Buildings That Still Stand
In my book Lost Dayton Ohio I have a detailed chapter outlining the early history of National Cash Register (NCR): its early years taking James Ritty's invention to incredible heights; its physical footprint in Dayton and longstanding impact on the community; and ultimately … [Read more...] about The Last of NCR in Dayton: Repurposed Buildings That Still Stand