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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

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