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The Dietz Block, One of Dayton’s Great Corner Buildings

March 5, 2024 By Andrew Walsh 2 Comments

One of Dayton's best corner commercial buildings can be found at 531 Wayne Ave, the corner of Wayne and Jones. The structure was built in 1886 for John C. Dietz, who ran a drug store and apothecary on the ground floor with apartments above. It is a "prime example of … [Read more...] about The Dietz Block, One of Dayton’s Great Corner Buildings

Filed Under: Historical Dayton Tagged With: Corner Stores, Crafted & Cured, John Dietz, McHose and Lyon, Oregon District, Rare Dayton Photos, Wayne Avenue

Oregon District Buildings to See New Investment, One Is Razed: Some History

June 28, 2023 By Andrew Walsh 1 Comment

A major developer in Downtown Dayton's renaissance recently acquired several buildings in and near the Oregon District. Woodard Development, which has completed major projects throughout downtown and Webster Station including both adaptive reuse and new construction, will … [Read more...] about Oregon District Buildings to See New Investment, One Is Razed: Some History

Filed Under: New Developments Tagged With: City of Dayton, Features, Jason Woodard, Lily's Dayton, Oregon District, Preservation, Woodard

Pocket of Buildings Recalls Old Wayne Ave

May 18, 2023 By Andrew Walsh Leave a Comment

The area around Fifth Street and Wayne Ave has seen tremendous change over the years. Once a dense neighborhood commercial district that extended far in all four directions, today we still can enjoy well-preserved Fifth Street in the Oregon District to the west. But head … [Read more...] about Pocket of Buildings Recalls Old Wayne Ave

Filed Under: Historical Dayton Tagged With: Dayton Biscuit Company, Dayton Food Products, Haymarket, Holy Trinity Church, Oregon District, Wayne Avenue

Two Historic Restaurant Properties for Sale in Dayton

June 15, 2022 By Andrew Walsh Leave a Comment

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Two popular neighborhood restaurants in historic Dayton buildings are currently for sale, and in both cases the current owners as well as loyal patrons are hoping that someone new will step in to continue the tradition. Thai 9 in the Oregon District and Angie's Firehouse … [Read more...] about Two Historic Restaurant Properties for Sale in Dayton

Filed Under: New Developments Tagged With: Angie's Firehouse Tavern, Belmont, Hungarians, Oregon District, Police, Real Estate, S. A. Spindler Coffee and Peanut Co, Sanborn Maps, Thai 9

Opinion: Should Fifth Street in the Oregon District Go Car-Free?

September 20, 2019 By Jon White 12 Comments

In spite of the recent tragic events in the Oregon District, East Fifth Street remains one of Dayton’s great destinations. I often say that the Oregon District, specifically Fifth Street, is Dayton’s one true “big city” neighborhood. The business and entertainment district … [Read more...] about Opinion: Should Fifth Street in the Oregon District Go Car-Free?

Filed Under: Dayton Culture Tagged With: Entertainment District, Fifth Street, Guest Author, Opinion, Oregon District, Pedestrian, Pedestrian Mall, Urban Planning

Opinion: A Pedestrian Vision for Wayne Avenue

January 5, 2019 By Jon White 13 Comments

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The Wayne Avenue corridor is trending in a nice direction right now.  New businesses are popping up, including the microbrewery Branch and Bone. It’s even becoming a bit of a coffee shop corridor anchored by Ghostlight to the south and Press to the north with two new ones, … [Read more...] about Opinion: A Pedestrian Vision for Wayne Avenue

Filed Under: Dayton Culture Tagged With: Guest Author, Opinion, Oregon District, South Park, Urban Planning, Walkability, Wayne Avenue

The William McHose House at 53 Green St.

September 25, 2018 By Andrew Walsh 1 Comment

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A recent post detailed candidates for the oldest house still standing in Dayton. In this new article series, we'll take a closer look at the histories of other interesting Dayton homes. The house at 53 Green Street in the Oregon District was built in 1873 by William … [Read more...] about The William McHose House at 53 Green St.

Filed Under: Historical Dayton Tagged With: Historic Homes, House Histories, McHose and Lyon Co, Oregon District, William McHose

What’s Going On With? Balsley Building

May 3, 2018 By Andrew Walsh Leave a Comment

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Dayton has seen a surge in redevelopment projects in recent years, but a few that were announced with much fanfare haven’t been able to get off the ground years later. This What's Going On With series will chronicle those first announcements as well as later updates in order … [Read more...] about What’s Going On With? Balsley Building

Filed Under: New Developments Tagged With: Bakery, Balsley Building, John Balsley, Longer, Oregon District, What's Going On With?

Top 10 Oregon District Spots Not On Fifth St.

December 12, 2017 By Andrew Walsh Leave a Comment

For many people, the Oregon District is synonymous with that stretch of bars, restaurants, and shops on East Fifth St. running from Patterson Boulevard to Wayne Ave. Residents, of course, know that there's much more. But in addition to the neighborhood's beautiful homes … [Read more...] about Top 10 Oregon District Spots Not On Fifth St.

Filed Under: Dayton Culture Tagged With: Bars, Biking, Carriage Houses, Comedy, Craft Beer, Gyms, Oregon District, Restaurants

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