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Ohmer Furniture

History of the Ohmer Garage Building

February 2, 2022 By Andrew Walsh Leave a Comment

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Ohmer was a prominent name in Dayton's early commercial history. Michael Ohmer initially arrived in Dayton in 1837 and as the city grew in the subsequent decades, so did his reputation as a business leader. For decades Ohmer operated a successful furniture business … [Read more...] about History of the Ohmer Garage Building

Filed Under: Historical Dayton Tagged With: Furniture Stores, Michael Ohmer, Ohmer Fare Register Co, Ohmer Furniture, Ohmer Garage Building, Parking, SWS Chevrolet, Terra Cotta, Valentine Winters

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