The Salem Ave Corridor has seen some activity in recent years, with the Gem City Market opening in 2021 and the upcoming redevelopment of the Longfellow School site. Now a new $14 million project will upgrade housing at Salem and Grand Avenues and also reestablish 6,300 … [Read more...] about Renovation Will Add Commercial Space to Historic Salem and Grand
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The Last of NCR in Dayton: Repurposed Buildings That Still Stand
In my book Lost Dayton Ohio I have a detailed chapter outlining the early history of National Cash Register (NCR): its early years taking James Ritty's invention to incredible heights; its physical footprint in Dayton and longstanding impact on the community; and ultimately … [Read more...] about The Last of NCR in Dayton: Repurposed Buildings That Still Stand
Dayton Arcade Post-Closure: Timeline and Redevelopment Efforts
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 … [Read more...] about Dayton Arcade Post-Closure: Timeline and Redevelopment Efforts
What’s Going On With? Dayton Arcade Redevelopment
The Dayton Arcade project continues to receive good news, but some Daytonians will remain skeptical until the day they set foot in a fully-completed phase one. To be fair, this isn't an unreasonable position to take given the complex's failed redevelopment history over … [Read more...] about What’s Going On With? Dayton Arcade Redevelopment
Dayton Arcade Redevelopment: Will It Happen? (With Pics)
No development project has gotten Daytonians more excited recently than the proposed restoration of the Dayton Arcade. The seven building complex*, with its rich history, architectural flourishes, and central downtown location, has no match in the region. But at the same … [Read more...] about Dayton Arcade Redevelopment: Will It Happen? (With Pics)