In February 2025, a new boutique hotel became part of the renaissance of Downtown Dayton. The 118-room Hotel Ardent is located in the historic Barclay Building at Main and First Streets, a site that has a fascinating story involving some big names from Dayton's past, and … [Read more...] about From NCR and James Cox to the Hotel Ardent: a History of the Barclay (Harries) Building
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History of the Soon-to-be-Redeveloped Journal Herald Building
The Journal Herald Building at 111-1119 East Fourth Street has a fascinating history and will soon see new life. The Windsor Companies, which has already brought new apartments and retail to historic buildings nearby on East Third Street, recently won state historic tax … [Read more...] about History of the Soon-to-be-Redeveloped Journal Herald Building
Old Dayton Daily News Building: History, Preservation and Development
The Dayton Arcade has successfully reopened after a massive redevelopment effort, but right across the street another historic landmark may be in jeopardy. The old Dayton Daily News building dates back to 1910 and was designed by prominent architect Albert Pretzinger. It's … [Read more...] about Old Dayton Daily News Building: History, Preservation and Development