When I write a history article like this, I typically start by choosing the subject because I have some reason for wanting to delve into a particular organization or company. For this one, however, I simply stumbled upon the following image and was so intrigued by the … [Read more...] about History of the Dayton Turngemeinde (Turners, Liederkranz-Turner) German Club
Clubs and Societies
History of the Edwin Smith House (Dayton Bicycle Club)
The structure that currently houses the Dayton Bicycle Club was originally a private residence, one of the few mid 19th Century homes that survived decades of development and urban renewal. Those trends replaced most early downtown residences, including some of the most … [Read more...] about History of the Edwin Smith House (Dayton Bicycle Club)
The Gem City Polo Club and the First Roller Polo League
Early Dayton sports teams have seen a resurgence of interest in recent years, especially football's Dayton Triangles who hosted the very first NFL game right here in the Gem City on October 3, 1920 at Triangle Park. There are plenty of other examples of early Dayton teams … [Read more...] about The Gem City Polo Club and the First Roller Polo League