In my recent writing and video about Dayton's Old "Park Avenue" of West First Street, including the prominent early Dayton business leaders who lived in close proximity to one another, I discussed the Ebenezer Thresher homestead which was built a little earlier than … [Read more...] about Ebenezer Thresher Home: From Main Street to Robert Boulevard
Robert Boulevard
Robert Boulevard was a street in Dayton on the western side of downtown near the Great Miami River. It ran from Monument Ave south to Fifth Street.
It has been called "“one of the most beautiful residence streets and parks in the country,” and one source said that it "was more than a geographical site ... it personified a way of life that reflected charm, culture and luxury at the turn of the century in the Gem City."
It was damaged by the Great Flood of 1913 and many of the fine mansions were divided into apartments as the surrounding area declined. It would be razed in 1964.
Read all of our posts about Robert Boulevard using the links below.
Then and Now: Urban Renewal at 3rd St and Wilkinson
In my book Lost Dayton Ohio I talk about the once-luxurious Robert Boulevard near the Great Miami River on the western edge of downtown. The surrounding area was largely residential, with West Third Street serving as a major thoroughfare with businesses and even some … [Read more...] about Then and Now: Urban Renewal at 3rd St and Wilkinson
Then and Now: Downtown Homes Long Demolished at 4th and Perry
I've written some about the western side of downtown Dayton, which before urban renewal was largely residential and contained some of the most beautiful homes in the city. The street that featured the largest concentration of "luxury" housing was Robert Boulevard, which … [Read more...] about Then and Now: Downtown Homes Long Demolished at 4th and Perry
Sinclair Helps Bring Back Lost Park Feel in Former Robert Boulevard Area
The main campus of Sinclair Community College was built on a section of downtown that was completely demolished during urban renewal in the 1960s. The area was largely residential and contained some of the most beautiful residences in the city, with the largest concentration … [Read more...] about Sinclair Helps Bring Back Lost Park Feel in Former Robert Boulevard Area