While doing Dayton history research I often stumble upon interesting references and images that lead me to take on completely new topics. In this case I was researching the Gibbons Building in the Dayton Arcade and an article happened to reference a banker who worked there. … [Read more...] about History of 1731 Philadelphia, “Home Beautiful” in Upper Dayton View
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Bommy’s Bar, Dayton’s First Apartments, and Riverview Park
The image above depicts a popular saloon known as "Bommy's Place" that once stood off of Salem Ave just across the Great Miami River in Dayton View. It was owned by Fred Bomhard who opened it in 1896. The establishment was known as "one of the best-known and most popular … [Read more...] about Bommy’s Bar, Dayton’s First Apartments, and Riverview Park
The Stone Barn at Holt and Easton (Dayton View History)
A Dayton Vistas reader wrote in to ask about the history of a stone barn on the property at 441 Holt Street. It's referred to by some locals as the "old barn" and it was also noted that there was a school on the property in the past. This article will dig into what we could … [Read more...] about The Stone Barn at Holt and Easton (Dayton View History)
Dayton View Library Branch Building to Be Saved
Dayton's ambitious library expansion initiative, aided by a $187 million bond measure passed in 2012, has upgraded existing library facilities and built impressive new ones. But one secondary effect is that other longstanding neighborhood branches, some with long … [Read more...] about Dayton View Library Branch Building to Be Saved
Dayton View as Early Dayton Suburb (Newspaper Ads)
Tracing the history of suburban migration in Dayton is an interesting process. Today we see advertisements for the latest home communities in far-flung areas around Springboro, Beavercreek, Huber Heights, and the like, but a century ago many of the premier Dayton … [Read more...] about Dayton View as Early Dayton Suburb (Newspaper Ads)
Salem Ave History and Landmarks Still Standing
Salem Ave is a major thoroughfare in northwest Dayton with a fascinating history (this article covers Longfellow School, the Miller Building, and more), a more recent history of disinvestment and struggle, and exciting plans for the future. The Gem City Market aims to bring … [Read more...] about Salem Ave History and Landmarks Still Standing