I've published several articles that take a Then and Now look at particular intersections in Dayton. Today is an interesting case in that it features the same corner at three different moments in time. And for a part of town (the southern edge of downtown) that has very … [Read more...] about Building Substitution and Conversion on South Main
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Then and Now of 5th and Main, Downtown Dayton
Today we'll be looking at some Then and Now images of the intersection of East Fifth and Main St downtown. These views have been changed greatly by urban renewal in the years since (as has been the case for most of our previous Then and Now articles like 3rd and … [Read more...] about Then and Now of 5th and Main, Downtown Dayton
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
The Swaynie House and Building Substitution
In my book Lost Dayton I chronicle not only sites that have been demolished, but also historic landmarks that are still with us, albeit transformed into something completely different from their original use. But in just about all of those cases, today's historic … [Read more...] about The Swaynie House and Building Substitution
Then and Now: Aerial of Third and Jefferson, Fire Blocks
With the Fire Blocks development undergoing some major changes and hopefully starting real construction soon, let's travel back in time and take a look at the area from a high vantage point. Some buildings will look familiar, but others are long gone. The Beckel Hotel … [Read more...] about Then and Now: Aerial of Third and Jefferson, Fire Blocks
What Dayton Has Gained: New Construction 2007-2017
Last time we looked at some of what Dayton has lost in the past decade. But this week we'll take a more optimistic tone and highlight some of the many projects of new construction that have sprung up in those same years on vacant lots and surface parking. Although the … [Read more...] about What Dayton Has Gained: New Construction 2007-2017
Dayton’s Lost Architecture: Demolitions from 2007-2017 (Streetview)
Dayton has lost an almost unfathomable amount of its historic architecture over the years, ranging from once-grand downtown office buildings, stores, and hotels to neighborhood business districts and homes all over the city. Many people rightly think of the 1950s and 60s as … [Read more...] about Dayton’s Lost Architecture: Demolitions from 2007-2017 (Streetview)
Then and Now: Fifth and Huffman (Pics)
On this date in 1900, the above picture was taken looking north from the corner of Fifth and Huffman Streets. The surrounding neighborhood is among the oldest in Dayton, and it picked up in development in the late 1800s largely due to its location on the streetcar line. For … [Read more...] about Then and Now: Fifth and Huffman (Pics)