Today we'll look at a before and after of the intersection of Fifth and Ludlow Streets looking north towards Fourth. This was a bustling commercial area in the early 20th century, and there have been some significant changes to the buildings over time, although the block … [Read more...] about RKO Colonial Theater and DPS Buildings: Downtown Then and Now
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Downtown Dayton’s Terra Cotta District: History and Redevelopment
Many hope that the development momentum in some parts of downtown Dayton will keep spreading west of Main to the area around 4th, 5th and Ludlow Streets. A small cluster of buildings there is actually on the National Register as the Terra Cotta Historic District, and … [Read more...] about Downtown Dayton’s Terra Cotta District: History and Redevelopment