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All About Dayton Formation Limestone: A Key Historic Building Material

September 2, 2023 By Andrew Walsh 1 Comment

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One important material in Dayton's historic architecture is stone, which was used in early dwellings, key transportation infrastructure, and grand public buildings like the Old Courthouse. Most of the stone you see in these structures is a special type that is local to … [Read more...] about All About Dayton Formation Limestone: A Key Historic Building Material

Filed Under: Historical Dayton Tagged With: Centerville, Cincinnati, Dayton Culture, Dayton Lebanon and Cincinnati Railroad, Harold Talbott, Henry Lewis, McDonald Farm, Miami and Erie Canal, Ohio State, Old Courthouse, Xenia

Belmont Then and Now: Watervliet and Smithville History

May 13, 2021 By Andrew Walsh 8 Comments

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The Belmont business district, largely centered on Watervliet Ave and Smithville Road, is an interesting part of Dayton. The commercial buildings are not among Dayton's most architecturally significant--the majority are rather nondescript one or two story structures built … [Read more...] about Belmont Then and Now: Watervliet and Smithville History

Filed Under: Historical Dayton Tagged With: Angie's Firehouse Tavern, Belmont, Belmont Theater, Clark's Mr. Prescription, Dayton Xenia Railway, Olson's Toys, Trains, Xenia

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