The Grand Entrances of Ludlow Street in Downtown Dayton Ludlow Street in Downtown Dayton doesn't have the tallest buildings in the city, but it's one of the best places to see a particular architectural feature that has mostly disappeared from American downtowns: the … [Read more...] about Why Historic Buildings Had Grand Entrances (And Why We Stopped Building Them)
Ludlow Building
Update: Arcade, Fire Blocks Construction Progress (And When Will They Open?)
There are two major projects underway that aim to transform major sections of downtown Dayton. And these developments are transitioning from ideas to reality as increasing construction activity has started to bring the historic structures back to life. Let's look at a few … [Read more...] about Update: Arcade, Fire Blocks Construction Progress (And When Will They Open?)
The Dayton Arcade’s Grand Opening of 1904
Pre-development work is well underway at the Dayton Arcade, including restoration of the iconic rotunda. The development team hopes to finally close on remaining financing this month. Once real construction begins on the various residential, office, and retail spaces, … [Read more...] about The Dayton Arcade’s Grand Opening of 1904