I've recently been publishing history on the Dayton Triangles football team, including an article, YouTube video, and a presentation on the team for Centerville-Washington History. It's been especially interesting not only for the significant sports history (the first NFL … [Read more...] about Dayton Gym-Cadets and the Dayton Gymnastic Club
Wayne Avenue
Belle of Dayton: A Distillery with a Prohibition-Era Connection
Located at the edge of Dayton's Oregon District, the Belle of Dayton distillery has a fascinating history not only for its location, which has housed a wide range of tenants over the years, but also for the story of the Belle of Dayton brand which takes us all the way back … [Read more...] about Belle of Dayton: A Distillery with a Prohibition-Era Connection
Commercial Space for Lease at 735 Wayne Ave
The building at 735 Wayne Ave (located in between Buckeye and Hickory Streets) has been undergoing renovations as it awaits new commercial tenants. The property listing states that the "flexible, open floorplan may be customized to suit single or multiple tenants" and … [Read more...] about Commercial Space for Lease at 735 Wayne Ave
The Dietz Block, One of Dayton’s Great Corner Buildings
One of Dayton's best corner commercial buildings can be found at 531 Wayne Ave, the corner of Wayne and Jones. The structure was built in 1886 for John C. Dietz, who ran a drug store and apothecary on the ground floor with apartments above. It is a "prime example of … [Read more...] about The Dietz Block, One of Dayton’s Great Corner Buildings
Pocket of Buildings Recalls Old Wayne Ave
The area around Fifth Street and Wayne Ave has seen tremendous change over the years. Once a dense neighborhood commercial district that extended far in all four directions, today we still can enjoy well-preserved Fifth Street in the Oregon District to the west. But head … [Read more...] about Pocket of Buildings Recalls Old Wayne Ave
South Park Food Hall to Open in Historic Wayne Ave Site
According to information on social media, a new food hall is coming to the Wayne Avenue corridor in historic South Park. The South Park Food Hall will be located at 735 Wayne Ave and is planning to open in Summer 2021. Businesses will include the Good Hands Bread Co, … [Read more...] about South Park Food Hall to Open in Historic Wayne Ave Site
Wayne Ave Mansions to Funeral Homes
We recently published our first Opinion piece by city planner Jon White about making Wayne Ave more pedestrian friendly. Wayne is a great street with a distinguished history, so we're also going to take a closer look at some of its prominent buildings and businesses of … [Read more...] about Wayne Ave Mansions to Funeral Homes
Opinion: A Pedestrian Vision for Wayne Avenue
The Wayne Avenue corridor is trending in a nice direction right now. New businesses are popping up, including the microbrewery Branch and Bone. It’s even becoming a bit of a coffee shop corridor anchored by Ghostlight to the south and Press to the north with two new ones, … [Read more...] about Opinion: A Pedestrian Vision for Wayne Avenue