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New Indie Bookstore Open in Historic Building on East Third in Huffman

November 22, 2025 By Andrew Walsh Leave a Comment

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There's a new bookstore on East Third Street in the Huffman neighborhood. The Cozy Book Nook, a shop focused on indie authors, has recently opened at 1400 East Third Street after relocating from a smaller space on South Dixie in Moraine. Husband and wife team Tony and … [Read more...] about New Indie Bookstore Open in Historic Building on East Third in Huffman

Filed Under: New Developments Tagged With: Bookstores, Huffman

History of the Ware Block (Bonnett’s Books and More)

November 14, 2025 By Andrew Walsh Leave a Comment

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One of the most beautiful historic commercial buildings in Dayton can be found right in the heart of the Oregon District neighborhood on East Fifth Street. The Ware Block at 502-510 E Fifth was built in 1891 in the Romanesque Revival style. The impressive facade is … [Read more...] about History of the Ware Block (Bonnett’s Books and More)

Filed Under: Historical Dayton Tagged With: Bonnett's Books, Bookstores, Commercial Buildings, Retail, Romanesque Revival

Uncovering Old Buildings Downtown: DPS, Reynolds & Reynolds

April 17, 2018 By Andrew Walsh 1 Comment

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Dayton can't magically bring back any of its old buildings that have been demolished, but it can uncover the few that survive hidden under more modern coverings or cladding systems. One such example that was in the news recently is the Price Stores building (below), a … [Read more...] about Uncovering Old Buildings Downtown: DPS, Reynolds & Reynolds

Filed Under: Historical Dayton Tagged With: Bookstores, Dayton Daily News, Downtown Dayton, Fire Blocks District, Metropolitan Clothing Company, Price Stores, Retail, Reynolds and Reynolds, Wilkie's Bookstore

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