Today we'll look at a before and after of the intersection of Fifth and Ludlow Streets looking north towards Fourth. This was a bustling commercial area in the early 20th century, and there have been some significant changes to the buildings over time, although the block … [Read more...] about RKO Colonial Theater and DPS Buildings: Downtown Then and Now
Terra Cotta
The Only Example of Gothic Commercial Architecture in Dayton
The Fire Blocks has been a hot topic in recent years due to the major redevelopment project spearheaded by The Windsor Companies that has brought apartments and a variety of restaurants and retail shops to a formerly sleepy stretch of East Third Street downtown. But one … [Read more...] about The Only Example of Gothic Commercial Architecture in Dayton
History of the Ohmer Garage Building
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
Downtown Dayton’s Terra Cotta District: History and Redevelopment
Many hope that the development momentum in some parts of downtown Dayton will keep spreading west of Main to the area around 4th, 5th and Ludlow Streets. A small cluster of buildings there is actually on the National Register as the Terra Cotta Historic District, and … [Read more...] about Downtown Dayton’s Terra Cotta District: History and Redevelopment