The trio of buildings pictured here once faced the historic Miami and Erie Canal in between First and Second Streets downtown. Today, two of the three structures still stand and now front Patterson Boulevard. The building in the middle is the one that is no longer … [Read more...] about Then and Now: Canal Buildings in Webster Station
The Loretto Guild Building History – First and Wilkinson
This long-lost structure located at 125 West First Street in downtown Dayton was known as the Loretto, a Catholic-run boarding house for women. The Loretto (also known as the Loretto Guild) was originally established in 1912 by The Dominican Sisters of St. Catherine de … [Read more...] about The Loretto Guild Building History – First and Wilkinson
Gem City Ice Cream Building at Risk of Demolition
A historic building in the Wright-Dunbar neighborhood is at risk of demolition after the City of Dayton asked the Landmarks Commission for permission to remove it. The Gem City Ice Cream Building, constructed in the late 1800s, has been listed on the National Register of … [Read more...] about Gem City Ice Cream Building at Risk of Demolition
Proposed Brown Street Development Would Raze Historic Church
Update: In July 2021 the project partners announced they would preserve the old church and incorporate it into the new medical building (as reported by the Dayton Daily News). The new rendering is below. Original Article: The University of Dayton played a major role in … [Read more...] about Proposed Brown Street Development Would Raze Historic Church
Old Dayton Daily News Building: History, Preservation and Development
The Dayton Arcade has successfully reopened after a massive redevelopment effort, but right across the street another historic landmark may be in jeopardy. The old Dayton Daily News building dates back to 1910 and was designed by prominent architect Albert Pretzinger. It's … [Read more...] about Old Dayton Daily News Building: History, Preservation and Development
Linden and Smithville Then and Now (Linden Heights/Hearthstone)
One of our recent articles took a look at the history of the Belmont business district including some then and now photos of the intersection of Smithville Road and Watervliet Ave. Today we will stay on Smithville but travel about a mile north to another major … [Read more...] about Linden and Smithville Then and Now (Linden Heights/Hearthstone)
Historic Building Rehab, Larger Project In Progress on Xenia Ave
For Steven Dillhoff, the Xenia Avenue corridor holds a special significance. His mother grew up on Xenia Ave and his father a couple blocks away on Church Street, and they told him stories about how vibrant and bustling the neighborhood once was. "Everything you needed … [Read more...] about Historic Building Rehab, Larger Project In Progress on Xenia Ave
Belmont Then and Now: Watervliet and Smithville History
The Belmont business district, largely centered on Watervliet Ave and Smithville Road, is an interesting part of Dayton. The commercial buildings are not among Dayton's most architecturally significant--the majority are rather nondescript one or two story structures built … [Read more...] about Belmont Then and Now: Watervliet and Smithville History
South Park Food Hall to Open in Historic Wayne Ave Site
According to information on social media, a new food hall is coming to the Wayne Avenue corridor in historic South Park. The South Park Food Hall will be located at 735 Wayne Ave and is planning to open in Summer 2021. Businesses will include the Good Hands Bread Co, … [Read more...] about South Park Food Hall to Open in Historic Wayne Ave Site
Selecting Dayton’s Most Endangered Buildings
Preservation Dayton, a longstanding organization which already has a track record of success for local historic preservation, is stepping up its efforts with a new initiative, the Endangered Properties Fund. Each year, a committee selects a list of the city's ten most … [Read more...] about Selecting Dayton’s Most Endangered Buildings