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Great Flood of 1913

How Did the Great Flood Affect Dayton Businesses?

March 29, 2024 By Andrew Walsh Leave a Comment

The Great Flood of 1913 was devastating for Dayton, as floodwaters as high as 20 feet engulfed huge areas of the city. The damage to homes, businesses, factories, and infrastructure was over $100 million in 1913 money (roughly $3 billion today). But among the wreckage there … [Read more...] about How Did the Great Flood Affect Dayton Businesses?

Filed Under: Historical Dayton Tagged With: Barney and Smith Car Works, Dayton Arcade, Frederick Rike, Great Flood of 1913, Miami and Erie Canal, National Cash Register, Rike's

The Steamboat House in St. Anne’s Hill (Rare Photo)

December 21, 2023 By Andrew Walsh Leave a Comment

Today's article came about rather serendipitously, as I was researching something unrelated only to come across a striking image of a home for sale in the Dayton Daily News on April 21, 1918. After only a quick glance it was obvious which house it was, as it is one of the … [Read more...] about The Steamboat House in St. Anne’s Hill (Rare Photo)

Filed Under: Historical Dayton Tagged With: Albert McClure, Alice Woodward, East Dayton, Great Flood of 1913, Historic Homes, House Histories, Old Dayton Maps, Rare Dayton Photos, Sanborn Maps, St. Anne's Hill

History of H. Gerstner & Sons, World-Renowned Tool Chest Maker

April 21, 2022 By Andrew Walsh 1 Comment

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When thinking about business in downtown Dayton, you may picture legal and financial services, upstart tech firms, and perhaps all the jobs at the big players in healthcare and education. But there are a wide variety of companies both large and small that have been … [Read more...] about History of H. Gerstner & Sons, World-Renowned Tool Chest Maker

Filed Under: Historical Dayton Tagged With: Great Flood of 1913, Harry Gerstner, Highways, Old Dayton Maps, Sanborn Maps

Map of the 1913 Great Flood: How Much of Dayton Was Underwater?

March 26, 2021 By Andrew Walsh Leave a Comment

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On this date in 1913, the Great Flood was in full swing in Dayton. On Tuesday, March 25, continuing heavy rains caused the levees to burst and send torrents of water into the central business district. The following day, Wednesday March 26, the floodwaters crested in Dayton … [Read more...] about Map of the 1913 Great Flood: How Much of Dayton Was Underwater?

Filed Under: Historical Dayton Tagged With: Great Flood of 1913, Old Dayton Maps

Sinclair Helps Bring Back Lost Park Feel in Former Robert Boulevard Area

June 2, 2020 By Andrew Walsh 3 Comments

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The main campus of Sinclair Community College was built on a section of downtown that was completely demolished during urban renewal in the 1960s. The area was largely residential and contained some of the most beautiful residences in the city, with the largest concentration … [Read more...] about Sinclair Helps Bring Back Lost Park Feel in Former Robert Boulevard Area

Filed Under: New Developments Tagged With: Great Flood of 1913, Parks, Robert Boulevard, Sinclair College, Urban Renewal

Dayton’s Baseball History: Ducks, Marcos and More

June 28, 2019 By Andrew Walsh Leave a Comment

Much of the recent interest in Dayton sports history has related to the Dayton Triangles football team, and rightly so given the upcoming 100th anniversary of the first ever NFL game which was played right here at Triangle Park. But Dayton also has a strong legacy as a … [Read more...] about Dayton’s Baseball History: Ducks, Marcos and More

Filed Under: Historical Dayton Tagged With: Baseball, Bill Armour, Bill Sloan, Dayton Dragons, Dayton Ducks, Dayton Marcos, Ducky Holmes, Frank McCormick, Great Flood of 1913, Rube Foster, Sports

History of the Downtown YWCA Building

June 17, 2019 By Andrew Walsh Leave a Comment

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The first phase of a major renovation was recently completed at the YWCA Building at the corner of Third and Wilkinson downtown. And although it was in dire need of an upgrade, the building has a long and proud history dating back to 1913. The organization actually … [Read more...] about History of the Downtown YWCA Building

Filed Under: Historical Dayton Tagged With: David L. Rike, Great Flood of 1913, Susan Winters, Widows Home, Winters mansion, Women's Christian Association of Dayton, YWCA, YWCA Building

Dayton Arcade: A Historical Timeline (New Photos)

May 2, 2019 By Andrew Walsh 5 Comments

Last week, Daytonians nervously awaited good news on the Arcade project as the development team and city faced a critical deadline. If the financial closing wasn’t completed by April 25th, vital tax credits would be lost and according to Mayor Nan Whaley “this won’t … [Read more...] about Dayton Arcade: A Historical Timeline (New Photos)

Filed Under: Historical Dayton Tagged With: Commercial Building, Dayton Arcade, Downtown, Features, Great Flood of 1913, Kuhns Building, Lindsey Building, McCrory's, Preservation

History of the Edwin Smith House (Dayton Bicycle Club)

March 27, 2019 By Andrew Walsh 1 Comment

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The structure that currently houses the Dayton Bicycle Club was originally a private residence, one of the few mid 19th Century homes that survived decades of development and urban renewal. Those trends replaced most early downtown residences, including some of the most … [Read more...] about History of the Edwin Smith House (Dayton Bicycle Club)

Filed Under: Historical Dayton Tagged With: Clubs and Societies, Dayton Bicycle Club, Dr. Edwin Smith, Great Flood of 1913, Historic Homes, House Histories

History of the Victoria Theatre (Turner Opera House, Victory Theatre)

February 7, 2019 By Andrew Walsh 1 Comment

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Much of my research chronicles Dayton landmarks that have been lost over the years, but there are also many buildings that were threatened with demolition and seemed soon to be lost before a dedicated preservation effort eventually won out. One of the more interesting … [Read more...] about History of the Victoria Theatre (Turner Opera House, Victory Theatre)

Filed Under: Historical Dayton Tagged With: Downtown, Edwin Forrest, Grand Opera House, Great Flood of 1913, Harry Houdini, John Rouzer, Mark Twain, Music Hall, OH, Salem, Theaters, Turner Opera House, Victoria Theatre, Victory Theatre

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