I previously wrote about the history of Courthouse Square downtown as well as its challenges and prospects for revitalization moving forward. On May 11 I was excited to participate in a downtown event that centered on the square: the Downtown Housing Tour. As part of the … [Read more...] about Architecture Walking Tour and a Revamped Courthouse Square
Courthouse Square
Courthouse Square’s Resilience: Challenges and Possibilities for Tomorrow
In my last article, I retraced the history of Dayton's Courthouse Square. Now I'll take us from its opening in 1974 to the present day, as well as reflect on possibilities for the future. The Square: From the 1970s to Today Courthouse Square has had a rocky 50 years of … [Read more...] about Courthouse Square’s Resilience: Challenges and Possibilities for Tomorrow
Dayton’s Courthouse Square: Its History and Future
It houses one of the Dayton region's greatest architectural treasures. It's a vital public space in the center of downtown, linking key hubs like the Dayton Arcade and Schuster Center. But it's said to be a shell of what it once was and what it could be again, sparking … [Read more...] about Dayton’s Courthouse Square: Its History and Future
A Short History of the Old Montgomery County Jail
The current Montgomery County Jail complex was completed in 1993, incorporating the county jail building at 330 West Second Street which had been built in 1965. But in Dayton’s earlier days, its jail occupied several other locations around town, most notably next to the … [Read more...] about A Short History of the Old Montgomery County Jail