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History of the Dayton Art Institute: From Its First Home to Today [Old Photos]

September 4, 2025 By Andrew Walsh Leave a Comment

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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]

Filed Under: Historical Dayton Tagged With: Architecture, Art Galleries, Dayton Art Institute, Dayton Culture, Edward B Green, Grafton Hill, Julia Shaw Patterson Carnell, Kemper House, Museums

Award-Winning Architecture at the Corner of Keowee and Webster

May 21, 2025 By Andrew Walsh Leave a Comment

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When you think of award-winning architecture in Dayton, it's unlikely you'd picture the intersection of Keowee and Webster Streets. But among the auto service shops and empty land that occupy the majority of the area, we find one really interesting building. The light … [Read more...] about Award-Winning Architecture at the Corner of Keowee and Webster

Filed Under: Historical Dayton Tagged With: Architecture, Dayton Art Institute, Industrial Buildings, Old North Dayton, Printing, Spanish Revival

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