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The Diner on St. Clair: a History and an Uncertain Future

April 3, 2024 By Andrew Walsh 4 Comments

Downtown Dayton is in the midst of a renaissance, and it's easy to become passionate about the redevelopment of architectural gems like the Arcade or sites with major historical significance like the Delco buildings near the ballpark. But sometimes it's the smaller, more … [Read more...] about The Diner on St. Clair: a History and an Uncertain Future

Filed Under: Dayton Redevelopment Tagged With: Canton, Dayton Power and Light, Diners, Downtown Dayton, O'Mahony Diner Company, Preservation

The Longworth Steam Plant: Dayton’s Lost Medieval Castle

December 1, 2023 By Andrew Walsh Leave a Comment

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Our recent article on the soon to be demolished Ice House Building near Chaminade-Julienne High School reflected on the area's past identify as a thriving industrial hub. Perhaps the most important building in the area, and certainly the most noticeable, was the Longworth … [Read more...] about The Longworth Steam Plant: Dayton’s Lost Medieval Castle

Filed Under: Historical Dayton Tagged With: Architecture, Chaminade-Julienne, Dayton Power and Light, Demolition, Downtown Dayton, Gothic Architecture, Midtown, Union Station

Lost and Found Buildings on Jefferson Street

November 1, 2023 By Andrew Walsh Leave a Comment

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In this article we'll take a "Then and Now"-style look at the the east side of Jefferson Street between 4th and 3rd Streets. This view of the corner of 4th and Jefferson looks north. Compared to other parts of downtown which were completely cleared out for urban … [Read more...] about Lost and Found Buildings on Jefferson Street

Filed Under: Historical Dayton Tagged With: Albert Pretzinger, Dave Hall, Dayton Power and Light, Elks Building, Fire Blocks District, Price Stores

Major Development Could Revive Historic Downtown “Power House”

December 20, 2022 By Andrew Walsh 2 Comments

Photos for this article were taken by Alex Parks, professional photographer/videographer and drone pilot. See more of Alex's work at parkspromedia.com. According to recent reports and funding requests, Infinity Labs, a "fast-growing defense contractor" is planning a … [Read more...] about Major Development Could Revive Historic Downtown “Power House”

Filed Under: Dayton Redevelopment Tagged With: Davis Sewing Machine Co, Dayton Power and Light, Downtown Dayton, Electricity, Preservation, RTA, Transportation History

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