Background

St. Anne’s Hill Historic District is a historic district in Dayton, Ohio, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. The district contains 333 properties, mostly single-family homes, that were built between 1860 and 1910. The homes are a mix of architectural styles, including Victorian, Queen Anne, and Craftsman.

St. Anne’s Hill was originally settled by German immigrants in the early 19th century. The neighborhood was home to a number of breweries and wineries in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. St. Anne’s Hill was also home to a number of prominent Daytonians, including Orville and Wilbur Wright, who lived in the neighborhood for a time.

St. Anne’s Hill is a popular tourist destination and is known for its beautiful homes and tree-lined streets. The neighborhood is also home to a number of shops, restaurants, and art galleries.

Here are some of the notable features of St. Anne’s Hill Historic District:

• The Bomberger Center: This building was built in 1908 and was the first public recreation center in Ohio. It is now home to a number of community organizations.
• The St. Anne’s Hill Historic District Walking Tour: This tour takes visitors through the heart of the historic district and highlights some of the most significant buildings.
• The St. Anne’s Hill Farmers Market: This market is held every Saturday from May to October and features fresh produce, flowers, and other goods from local vendors.
• The St. Anne’s Hill Playhouse: This theater presents a variety of plays and musicals throughout the year.

The above background was sourced from Google Bard AI. Efforts were made to fact check as much as we could but since this tools is in Beta there may be some inaccuracies.

Impression

A visit to St. Anne’s Hill gives us an architectural vibe of being in Columbus’ German Village mixed with the street art of Dayton’s Oregon District.

Unmistakably Germanic styled architecture abounds, entrenched on the sloping hill. You’d be forgiven if you were dropped off here blind folded and thought you might be in some areas of Cincinnati as well.

It was a fun jaunt to have just driven through the neighborhood, looking at the way things were setup, the kids out playing in their yards and the parks. Parking at a side street, we also walked about and captured some of the images you see here, with impressive artwork.

We’ve been to Dayton many times, but this was our first time in the St Anne’s Hill District. We are glad we checked out the area and you will be too – viewing the murals and architecture for yourself.