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The Lost Dayton Summer Resort and Mead Estate that Became Triangle Park

May 19, 2026 By Andrew Walsh Leave a Comment

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Recently I found an image of an old farmhouse house in Dayton (above), which I learned after some digging actually connects two different Dayton stories I've written and talked about in recent months. One was the home of Daniel Eldridge Mead on West First Street, which … [Read more...] about The Lost Dayton Summer Resort and Mead Estate that Became Triangle Park

Filed Under: Historical Dayton Tagged With: Daniel Eldridge Mead, Entertainment District, Farms, Forests, Parks, Parks/Nature, Recreation, Sports, Summer Homes

Opinion: Should Fifth Street in the Oregon District Go Car-Free?

September 20, 2019 By Jon White 12 Comments

In spite of the recent tragic events in the Oregon District, East Fifth Street remains one of Dayton’s great destinations. I often say that the Oregon District, specifically Fifth Street, is Dayton’s one true “big city” neighborhood. The business and entertainment district … [Read more...] about Opinion: Should Fifth Street in the Oregon District Go Car-Free?

Filed Under: New Developments Tagged With: Entertainment District, Fifth Street, Guest Author, Opinion, Oregon District, Pedestrian, Pedestrian Mall, Urban Planning

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