All historic images are courtesy of Dayton Metro Library The Museum's Founding and Original Location What is today the Dayton Art Institute was founded in 1919 as the Dayton Museum of Arts. Its letter of incorporation was signed on February 28, 1919, and some of its … [Read more...] about History of the Dayton Art Institute: From Its First Home to Today [Old Photos]
Art Galleries
History of the Art Frame Gallery at 1652 Brown St.
There are a couple of main pockets of old buildings remaining on Brown Street near the campus of the University of Dayton. One is north of Stewart near Woodland and Fairground Ave, while the other is near Irving Ave across from the Patterson Homestead. In the middle of … [Read more...] about History of the Art Frame Gallery at 1652 Brown St.
History of 1906 Brown St. (Patterson Memorial church, General Furniture, tend & flourish)
At first glance, the building at 1906 Brown Street looks like a fairly ordinary brick storefront. But there's more than meets the eye to this historic structure. The oldest section of the building sits behind the portion currently fronting Brown Street and was originally … [Read more...] about History of 1906 Brown St. (Patterson Memorial church, General Furniture, tend & flourish)