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
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The Dayton Triangles and History of the First NFL Game
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
The Patterson Gristmill and Rubicon Creek
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
The History of 1141 Brown Street
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
Multiple Restaurants to Open in Dayton Arcade
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
NCR: A Then and Now History in Dayton
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
The Last of NCR in Dayton: Repurposed Buildings That Still Stand
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
The History of 1922 and 1918 Brown Street
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
History of a Dayton Church Tucked Away (Sadly Demolished)
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)
Proposed Brown Street Development Would Raze Historic Church
Update: In July 2021 the project partners announced they would preserve the old church and incorporate it into the new medical building (as reported by the Dayton Daily News). The new rendering is below. Original Article: The University of Dayton played a major role in … [Read more...] about Proposed Brown Street Development Would Raze Historic Church