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The Federation Block and Redevelopment on Xenia Ave

February 17, 2025 By Andrew Walsh 2 Comments

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A recent article describes a current project to "renovate and restore" the Twin Towers neighborhood, focusing on the 500 block of Xenia Ave which CityWide Development has identified as the "best location for economic development along the corridor." New Hope Project, Inc. … [Read more...] about The Federation Block and Redevelopment on Xenia Ave

Filed Under: New Developments Tagged With: East End Community Services, Federation Block, Federation Realty Company, Federation Theater, New Hope Church, Rare Dayton Photos, Santa Clara, Theaters, Twin Towers, Xenia Avenue

New Fund Can Boost Historic Business Districts

November 14, 2022 By Andrew Walsh Leave a Comment

In late September, the City of Dayton announced a new program to help activate vacant and underutilized commercial spaces impacted by the pandemic. The First Floor Fund, administered by CityWide Development, aims to provide low-interest and forgivable loans to small … [Read more...] about New Fund Can Boost Historic Business Districts

Filed Under: New Developments Tagged With: City of Dayton, CityWide Development, Preservation, Salem Ave, Santa Clara, Twin Towers, Walkability, Wright-Dunbar, Xenia Avenue

Selecting Dayton’s Most Endangered Buildings

March 29, 2021 By Andrew Walsh Leave a Comment

Preservation Dayton, a longstanding organization which already has a track record of success for local historic preservation, is stepping up its efforts with a new initiative, the Endangered Properties Fund. Each year, a committee selects a list of the city's ten most … [Read more...] about Selecting Dayton’s Most Endangered Buildings

Filed Under: Historical Dayton Tagged With: Banking, Features, Jacob D. Moskowitz, Leslie Smith, Preservation, Riverdale, Riverdale Theater, Santa Clara, Suburbs

Juicery Closing Deals Blow to Santa Clara Business District

January 5, 2020 By Andrew Walsh Leave a Comment

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When the owners of the Santa Clara Juicery opened up their storefront on North Main Street in 2018, they hoped to bring hope to a struggling neighborhood. "We’re the first new storefront in the community in 15 years," said co-owner Elizabeth Furst at the time. "We want to … [Read more...] about Juicery Closing Deals Blow to Santa Clara Business District

Filed Under: New Developments Tagged With: Santa Clara, Santa Clara Juicery

The Santa Clara Business District: History and Preservation

December 16, 2019 By Andrew Walsh 5 Comments

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We recently wrote about two architectural gems on North Main Street in Riverdale. Continuing north a few blocks we find an impressively intact group of commercial buildings: the Santa Clara Business District. Historically this was a thriving area for shopping and … [Read more...] about The Santa Clara Business District: History and Preservation

Filed Under: Historical Dayton Tagged With: Dale Fashions, Dale Theater, Demolition, Gallagher's Drug Store, Marlyn Jewelers, Omega Music, Preservation, Riverdale Theater, Santa Clara, Upper Krust

The House at 153 Santa Clara Ave

February 18, 2019 By Andrew Walsh 8 Comments

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A recent post on the @daytonarchitecture Instagram account highlighted this home in the Santa Clara neighborhood. The house at 153 Santa Clara Ave was built in 1928 and has had a few notable residents over the years. As of 1935, it was occupied by Arthur C. Chesney Jr., … [Read more...] about The House at 153 Santa Clara Ave

Filed Under: New Developments Tagged With: Arthur C. Chesney Jr., Delphi, General Motors, Historic Homes, Homer Hamilton Williams, House Histories, Santa Clara, Santa Clara Juicery, Wright Company Factory

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