The Third Street Arcade, Then and Now (Photos by Dan Arnold) Read Part 1: Dayton Arcade: A Historical Timeline Our last article left off in spring of 1991, when the Dayton Arcade finally closed after years of decline. (Two tenants did remain open: Arcade Seafoods with its … [Read more...] about Dayton Arcade Post-Closure: Timeline and Redevelopment Efforts
McCormack Baron Salazar
Downtown Dayton’s YMCA Buildings: History and What’s Left
Today you can go for a workout at the downtown Dayton YMCA, a building which has stood since 1929. But this was far from the first place in Dayton that the YMCA called home, as it previously occupied four other locations, some of which still survive today while others have … [Read more...] about Downtown Dayton’s YMCA Buildings: History and What’s Left
What’s Going On With? Dayton Arcade Redevelopment
This article is part of my larger Dayton Arcade History Guide, which covers the full story of the complex, its buildings, decline, and redevelopment. The Dayton Arcade project continues to receive good news, but some Daytonians will remain skeptical until the day they set … [Read more...] about What’s Going On With? Dayton Arcade Redevelopment