The brand-new Hilton Garden Inn is now open at the Dayton Arcade. It features 93 rooms as well as a 2nd floor bar and restaurant open to the public which overlooks Courthouse Square and the North Arcade retail marketplace. The hotel occupies two buildings, the Third … [Read more...] about New Arcade Hotel and History of the Gibbons and Third Street Buildings
New Developments
Wright Dunbar Townhomes: New Market-Rate Housing for West Dayton
Over the past few months, new townhomes have been rising near downtown Dayton. But there are several factors that make this project particularly noteworthy. One is the area where the new buildings are being constructed. On West Third Street in the Wright-Dunbar … [Read more...] about Wright Dunbar Townhomes: New Market-Rate Housing for West Dayton
The Deneau Tower: History and Redevelopment
The Deneau Tower is a major fixture in Dayton's skyline and also holds a special significance in the story of downtown's progress during the suburban exodus of the mid-20th century. It was built in 1969, and because of its era the building has not been admired in quite … [Read more...] about The Deneau Tower: History and Redevelopment
Dayton Arcade Hotel, Retail Nearing Completion: Some Reflections
The second phase of the Dayton Arcade (the North half of the complex) is looking closer to completion. These photos were taken in late February, 2025. Pictured above are the Third Street Building (in the middle) with its iconic Flemish-style façade and the Gibbons Annex … [Read more...] about Dayton Arcade Hotel, Retail Nearing Completion: Some Reflections
The Federation Block and Redevelopment on Xenia Ave
A recent article describes a current project to "renovate and restore" the Twin Towers neighborhood, focusing on the 500 block of Xenia Ave which CityWide Development has identified as the "best location for economic development along the corridor." New Hope Project, Inc. … [Read more...] about The Federation Block and Redevelopment on Xenia Ave
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 runs only from Fourth to Fifth, and it offers nice vistas as one walks down it but overall is a bit of a curious case. … [Read more...] about What’s the Story Behind Downtown’s Pretzinger Lane?
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 previous listing … [Read more...] about Historic Warehouse For Sale at Auction – 620 Geyer
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 tenants" and … [Read more...] about Commercial Space for Lease at 735 Wayne Ave
Dayton’s Fire House #13 at Third and Euclid
A Dayton Vistas reader recently wrote in to share that the building at 1500 W Third Street (the SW corner of 3rd and Euclid) was listed for sale for $55,000. The listing indicated that a complete rehab is needed, but that it "will be a beautiful building once back to its … [Read more...] about Dayton’s Fire House #13 at Third and Euclid
The Point in Old North Dayton: History and Future
Most of Dayton's 19th century neighborhoods feature one or two historically prominent commercial streets. To the east and west of downtown, it's primarily Third and Fifth, through neighborhoods like the Oregon District, St. Anne's Hill/Huffman, and Wright Dunbar. To the … [Read more...] about The Point in Old North Dayton: History and Future