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The Deneau Tower: History and Redevelopment

April 4, 2025 By Andrew Walsh Leave a Comment

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The Deneau Tower is a major fixture in Dayton's skyline and also holds a special significance in the story of downtown's progress during the suburban exodus of the mid-20th century. It was built in 1969, and because of its era the building has not been admired in quite … [Read more...] about The Deneau Tower: History and Redevelopment

Filed Under: New Developments Tagged With: Architecture, Downtown Dayton, Features, Grant-Deneau Tower, Modernism, Paul Deneau, Urban Renewal, Windsor Companies

History of Talbott Tower (Talbott Building)

December 15, 2024 By Andrew Walsh 2 Comments

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Dayton's tallest buildings were built in the 1970s and 80s, but the stories of the earlier "modern" office towers in the late 50s and 60s, when the city was steadily growing but also beginning to decentralize significantly, are interesting as well. The history of the … [Read more...] about History of Talbott Tower (Talbott Building)

Filed Under: Historical Dayton Tagged With: Art Deco, Downtown Dayton, Harold Talbott, High-Rises, Keybank Tower, Mead, Modernism, Rare Dayton Photos

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