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Hawthorne School: History of an 1886 Dayton School Converted to Condos

October 16, 2025 By Andrew Walsh Leave a Comment

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McPherson Town is a Dayton neighborhood just a short walk from downtown that is known for its beautiful stock of historic homes. There's also one prominent building in the area that is residential today but was constructed for a different purpose. That is the … [Read more...] about Hawthorne School: History of an 1886 Dayton School Converted to Condos

Filed Under: Dayton Building Profiles Tagged With: Adaptive Reuse, Apartment Buildings, Condos, McPherson Town, Schools

The Historic Ulrich-Boone Home in McPherson Town

July 10, 2025 By Andrew Walsh Leave a Comment

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McPherson Town is a fascinating neighborhood near Downtown Dayton. It was first platted way back in 1845 but was not a popular area to settle then due to its flood-prone nature. But by the end of the 19th century, the levees had been improved and the city also built a new … [Read more...] about The Historic Ulrich-Boone Home in McPherson Town

Filed Under: Dayton Building Profiles Tagged With: Architecture, Cottages, Historic House Histories, McPherson Town, Queen Anne, Victorian Architecture

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