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Popular History Articles

Dayton Arcade: A Historical Timeline

Dayton Arcade Post-Closure: Timeline and Redevelopment Efforts

Early Buildings: What’s the Oldest House in Dayton?

Dayton’s Lost Palace and Classic Theaters (Rare Photos)

The Last Old Buildings on the West Side of Downtown

History of the Mendelson Building: Early Delco in Dayton

Miami Erie Canal History: Where Was Dayton’s Canal?

Historic Salem Ave Landmarks Still Standing

History of West Third Street Buildings in Wright-Dunbar

Early Train History in Dayton: Union Station and More

History of the United Brethren (Centre City) Building

Historic Buildings on the University of Dayton Campus

Dayton’s Baseball History: Ducks, Marcos and More

Popular Articles on Preservation, Urbanism, and More

The Deeds Barn and Reconstruction as Preservation with Dan Barton

The Diner on St. Clair: a History and an Uncertain Future

James H McGee Boulevard History: Road Widenings, 35 West, and Neighborhoods

Dayton’s Courthouse Square: Its History and Future

Courthouse Square’s Resilience: Challenges and Possibilities for Tomorrow

3rd and Irwin and Intact Urban Intersections in Dayton

Oregon District Buildings to See New Investment, One Is Razed: Some History

Opinion: A Pedestrian Vision for Wayne Avenue

Opinion: Dayton Should Remove Parking Minimums from Zoning Code

Articles By Dayton Neighborhood or District

Wright-Dunbar
Wright Dunbar Townhomes: New Market-Rate Housing for West Dayton
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Wright Dunbar Townhomes: New Market-Rate Housing for West Dayton

Where Was the Wright Brothers Bike Shop in Dayton?
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Where Was the Wright Brothers Bike Shop in Dayton?

The Wright Brothers’ House in Dayton: A History
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The Wright Brothers’ House in Dayton: A History

History of The Ark Restaurant on West 3rd St
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History of The Ark Restaurant on West 3rd St

A Lost Building at 1014/1016 W Third St

A Lost Building at 1014/1016 W Third St

New Fund Can Boost Historic Business Districts

New Fund Can Boost Historic Business Districts

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Oregon District
The Dietz Block, One of Dayton’s Great Corner Buildings

The Dietz Block, One of Dayton’s Great Corner Buildings

Oregon District Buildings to See New Investment, One Is Razed: Some History

Oregon District Buildings to See New Investment, One Is Razed: Some History

Pocket of Buildings Recalls Old Wayne Ave
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Pocket of Buildings Recalls Old Wayne Ave

Two Historic Restaurant Properties for Sale in Dayton
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Two Historic Restaurant Properties for Sale in Dayton

Opinion: Should Fifth Street in the Oregon District Go Car-Free?

Opinion: Should Fifth Street in the Oregon District Go Car-Free?

Opinion: A Pedestrian Vision for Wayne Avenue
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Opinion: A Pedestrian Vision for Wayne Avenue

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