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Lesser-Known Historic Buildings of the University of Dayton

May 5, 2025 By Andrew Walsh Leave a Comment

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I've written about the oldest buildings remaining on the historic University of Dayton campus, but that article focused primarily on the more well-known structures. There are a few others dating to the late 19th and early 20th century that don't typically get as much … [Read more...] about Lesser-Known Historic Buildings of the University of Dayton

Filed Under: Historical Dayton Tagged With: Colleges, Rike's, Schools, Sports, University of Dayton, Women

The Historic Roundhouse at the Fairgrounds and the OnMain Development

March 19, 2025 By Andrew Walsh 4 Comments

Original article posted March 9, 2018 The recently announced preliminary development plan for the former Montgomery County Fairgrounds site has excited many due to its walkable design, sustainability, and potential to connect to adjacent areas. Granted, the plans are still … [Read more...] about The Historic Roundhouse at the Fairgrounds and the OnMain Development

Filed Under: Historical Dayton Tagged With: Fairgrounds, Midtown, Premier Health, Preservation, Swaynie House, University of Dayton

The Dayton Triangles and History of the First NFL Game

October 2, 2024 By Andrew Walsh Leave a Comment

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Today, Dayton is a great sports town for college basketball, minor league baseball, and much more. But despite the many passionate fans in the Gem City, establishing a team in one of the major professional leagues isn't a realistic possibility. But Dayton will always have a … [Read more...] about The Dayton Triangles and History of the First NFL Game

Filed Under: Dayton Culture Tagged With: Basketball, Carillon Park, Carl Storck, Charles Kettering, Dayton Triangles, Delco, Edward Deeds, Football, Sports, Triangle Park, University of Dayton

The Patterson Gristmill and Rubicon Creek

August 18, 2023 By Andrew Walsh 1 Comment

This historic image depicts the old Patterson Gristmill which was constructed in 1816 by Colonel Robert Patterson. Its location was just a couple hundred feet west of the corner of Brown and Caldwell Streets, roughly the area depicted below close to Fitz Hall at UD (a … [Read more...] about The Patterson Gristmill and Rubicon Creek

Filed Under: Historical Dayton Tagged With: Daniel C Cooper, Patterson Gristmill, Robert Patterson, Rubicon Creek, University of Dayton

The History of 1141 Brown Street

February 13, 2023 By Andrew Walsh Leave a Comment

The nondescript but interesting building was originally part of Dayton's early transit network, the streetcar running between Dayton and Oakwood. The Oakwood Street Railway was incorporated on July 20 1870 by John H. Patterson, John W. Stoddard and others to join the two … [Read more...] about The History of 1141 Brown Street

Filed Under: Historical Dayton Tagged With: Auto Industry, Brown Street, John H Patterson, John W Stoddard, Oakwood, Streetcar, Transportation, University of Dayton

Multiple Restaurants to Open in Dayton Arcade

December 5, 2022 By Andrew Walsh Leave a Comment

The Dayton Arcade is the most highly-anticipated redevelopment project in the Dayton region. The first phase brought 110 new apartments spread across four buildings, as well as the offices and business incubator known as The Hub run by the University of Dayton and The … [Read more...] about Multiple Restaurants to Open in Dayton Arcade

Filed Under: New Developments Tagged With: Dayton Arcade, Ghostlight, Table 33, University of Dayton

NCR: A Then and Now History in Dayton

October 25, 2022 By Andrew Walsh 1 Comment

In our previous article, we looked at the few surviving National Cash Register buildings in Dayton and what they are being used for today. Beyond these few isolated structures that were all built in 1950 or later, the rest of the company's physical footprint is gone. In … [Read more...] about NCR: A Then and Now History in Dayton

Filed Under: Historical Dayton Tagged With: Features, Hills and Dales, James Ritty, John H Patterson, National Cash Register, Old River Park, University of Dayton

The Last of NCR in Dayton: Repurposed Buildings That Still Stand

October 1, 2022 By Andrew Walsh

In my book Lost Dayton Ohio I have a detailed chapter outlining the early history of National Cash Register (NCR): its early years taking James Ritty's invention to incredible heights; its physical footprint in Dayton and longstanding impact on the community; and ultimately … [Read more...] about The Last of NCR in Dayton: Repurposed Buildings That Still Stand

Filed Under: Historical Dayton Tagged With: Dayton Daily News, John H Patterson, Miller-Valentine, National Cash Register, Raymond Fitz, University of Dayton

The History of 1922 and 1918 Brown Street

August 30, 2022 By Andrew Walsh 1 Comment

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A pair of interesting buildings on Brown Street form part of one of the more intact blocks of neighborhood commercial structures in Dayton, and also help tell the story of the surrounding area. 1922 Brown Street is a two story structure built in 1928. It was originally … [Read more...] about The History of 1922 and 1918 Brown Street

Filed Under: Historical Dayton Tagged With: Bockrath Carpet Shop, Brown Street, Drug Stores, Federation Realty Company, Gallagher Drug Store, Grocery Stores, Kroger, Old Dayton Maps, Pine Club, Rare Dayton Photos, Restaurants, Retail, Rubicon Farm, Sanborn Maps, South Park Market, University of Dayton

History of a Dayton Church Tucked Away (Sadly Demolished)

February 25, 2022 By Andrew Walsh 4 Comments

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IMAGE Update 8/2024: Sadly the First Christian Science Church is no more. In early July, a Dayton Daily News article reported that the city had issued demolition and residential permits for the former church site. As for its ownership, the property sold back in April in a … [Read more...] about History of a Dayton Church Tucked Away (Sadly Demolished)

Filed Under: Historical Dayton Tagged With: Architecture, Churches, University of Dayton

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