Memorial Hall is one of Dayton's most impressive architectural treasures, and it has served as a gathering spot and space for events of all types. But after those functions have largely shifted to other downtown venues, its future is currently uncertain. On September … [Read more...] about Dayton’s Memorial Hall: Its History and Uncertain Future
New Developments
Downtown Dayton Development: 10 Proposed Projects and Where They Stand
Downtown Dayton has seen a couple of big redevelopment wins in recent years. The Dayton Arcade is now fully open, with restaurants, apartments, a hotel, and the new retail concourse off of Third Street. Across Main Street the long-vacant Centre City Building, now … [Read more...] about Downtown Dayton Development: 10 Proposed Projects and Where They Stand
New Local Small Business Opens Downtown at Dayton Arcade
Last Friday, a new local small business opened its doors at the historic Dayton Arcade. Willow Rust, a women-owned custom woodworking studio, is now open in one of the storefront spaces in the North Arcade off of Third Street. The business had a ribbon cutting on the … [Read more...] about New Local Small Business Opens Downtown at Dayton Arcade
Lumpia Queen Restaurant Opens in Downtown Dayton’s Tallest Tower
The last few years have been challenging for many Downtown Dayton eateries, but a popular restaurant and food truck has just opened up its new location in the city's tallest building. Lumpia Queen, whose brick and mortar was previously located in the West Social Tap and … [Read more...] about Lumpia Queen Restaurant Opens in Downtown Dayton’s Tallest Tower
Amtrak and All Aboard Ohio’s Plan to Bring Passenger Rail Back to Dayton
I've covered Dayton's rich train history, and its beautiful lost Union Station. Today, Dayton has no passenger rail service of any type. Columbus, its neighbor to the east, also saw its last train depart in the same year, 1979, and today is the largest city in the United … [Read more...] about Amtrak and All Aboard Ohio’s Plan to Bring Passenger Rail Back to Dayton
New Downtown Sports Bar and Restaurant The 8 Now Open
A new downtown restaurant The 8 opened in late July right across from the Dayton Dragons' Day Air Ballpark. The restaurant is a second venture for Jay and Deepika Singh, the owners of Gulzar’s Indian Cuisine located right next door. The 8 offers tacos, burgers, chicken … [Read more...] about New Downtown Sports Bar and Restaurant The 8 Now Open
Why Parking Is the Key to Downtown Dayton’s Rebirth
As I've covered downtown buildings and redevelopment project, parking has been coming up more and more, and it's one of the most common reasons people give for skipping downtown altogether. I recently recorded an episode of the Dayton Vistas Podcast about this, which I … [Read more...] about Why Parking Is the Key to Downtown Dayton’s Rebirth
History and Demolition of the Ohmer Garage Building
Update: 7/20/26 Demolition of the Ohmer Garage Building is scheduled to begin today, Monday July 20, 2026. The Dayton Daily News reported that "it's expected to cost nearly $1 million and take three months to complete" and that demolition "was recommended after … [Read more...] about History and Demolition of the Ohmer Garage Building
Senior Resource Connection Closing, Leaving Behind Interesting Midcentury Building
Senior Resource Connection (SRC) is closing its doors. The nonprofit, which provided Meals on Wheels, in-home care, and support services to more than 10,000 older adults and people with disabilities across nine counties, announced in May 2026 that it will permanently … [Read more...] about Senior Resource Connection Closing, Leaving Behind Interesting Midcentury Building
New Salon Opens at the Dayton Arcade in Downtown Dayton
A new business opened its doors in the North Arcade retail spaces this First Friday: Tiffany's on Third, a salon offering a variety of quick high-end beauty services. Described as a boutique dry bar, the business is owned by Tiffany Goins, a longtime beauty industry … [Read more...] about New Salon Opens at the Dayton Arcade in Downtown Dayton