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History of Talbott Tower (Talbott Building)

December 15, 2024 By Andrew Walsh 2 Comments

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Dayton's tallest buildings were built in the 1970s and 80s, but the stories of the earlier "modern" office towers in the late 50s and 60s, when the city was steadily growing but also beginning to decentralize significantly, are interesting as well. The history of the … [Read more...] about History of Talbott Tower (Talbott Building)

Filed Under: Historical Dayton Tagged With: Art Deco, Downtown, Harold Talbott, High-Rises, Keybank Tower, Mead, Modernism, Rare Dayton Photos

All About Dayton Formation Limestone: A Key Historic Building Material

September 2, 2023 By Andrew Walsh 1 Comment

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One important material in Dayton's historic architecture is stone, which was used in early dwellings, key transportation infrastructure, and grand public buildings like the Old Courthouse. Most of the stone you see in these structures is a special type that is local to … [Read more...] about All About Dayton Formation Limestone: A Key Historic Building Material

Filed Under: Dayton Culture Tagged With: Centerville, Cincinnati, Dayton Lebanon and Cincinnati Railroad, Harold Talbott, Henry Lewis, McDonald Farm, Miami and Erie Canal, Ohio State, Old Courthouse, Xenia

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