The Third Street Arcade, Then and Now (Photos by Dan Arnold) Read Part 1: Dayton Arcade: A Historical Timeline Our last article left off in spring of 1991, when the Dayton Arcade finally closed after years of decline. (Two tenants did remain open: Arcade Seafoods with its … [Read more...] about Dayton Arcade Post-Closure: Timeline and Redevelopment Efforts
Dayton Arcade
The Dayton Arcade is a multiple-building complex in the heart of downtown Dayton.
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Dayton Arcade: A Historical Timeline (New Photos)
This article is part of my larger Dayton Arcade History Guide, which covers the full story of the complex, its buildings, decline, and redevelopment. Last week, Daytonians nervously awaited good news on the Arcade project as the development team and city faced a critical … [Read more...] about Dayton Arcade: A Historical Timeline (New Photos)
The Dayton Arcade’s Grand Opening of 1904
Pre-development work is well underway at the Dayton Arcade, including restoration of the iconic rotunda. The development team hopes to finally close on remaining financing this month. Once real construction begins on the various residential, office, and retail spaces, … [Read more...] about The Dayton Arcade’s Grand Opening of 1904
What’s Going on With: Dayton Arcade Financing, Construction
In previous articles here, here, and here, we've attempted to summarize the progress of the Dayton Arcade redevelopment, the most crucial pending project for the Dayton region. There have been some ups and downs over the last couple of years, mainly ups in terms of funding … [Read more...] about What’s Going on With: Dayton Arcade Financing, Construction
What’s Going On With? Dayton Arcade Redevelopment
This article is part of my larger Dayton Arcade History Guide, which covers the full story of the complex, its buildings, decline, and redevelopment. The Dayton Arcade project continues to receive good news, but some Daytonians will remain skeptical until the day they set … [Read more...] about What’s Going On With? Dayton Arcade Redevelopment
McCrory’s: The Dayton Arcade Building That’s Already Been Redeveloped
Update: Since this article was written in 2018, the McCrory's Building is fully renovated and occupied and is being used by the Hub while the ground floor houses the UD-run coffee shop Startup Grounds. Read on for the history of this interesting building. With all the … [Read more...] about McCrory’s: The Dayton Arcade Building That’s Already Been Redeveloped
Dayton Arcade Redevelopment: Will It Happen? (With Pics)
Also see my Dayton Arcade History Guide, which covers the full story of the complex, its buildings, decline, and redevelopment. No development project has gotten Daytonians more excited recently than the proposed restoration of the Dayton Arcade. The seven building … [Read more...] about Dayton Arcade Redevelopment: Will It Happen? (With Pics)