Background The Dayton Region Walk of Fame is a sidewalk monument located in the Wright Dunbar neighborhood of Dayton, Ohio. The Walk of Fame was founded in 1996 to honor individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the Dayton region. The Walk of Fame is made up of engraved stones that are set…
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St. Anne’s Hill
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…
2nd Street Market Murals in Dayton, Ohio
Background The Dayton 2nd Street Market is a public market in Dayton, Ohio. The market is located at the corner of Webster Street and East 2nd Street. It is Dayton’s largest and oldest operating public market. The market is owned and operated by Five Rivers MetroParks. The market has a long and rich history. It…
Riverscape Metro Park
Background RiverScape MetroPark is a 22-acre park in downtown Dayton, Ohio. It was opened in 2001 as part of a larger effort to revitalize the city’s riverfront. The park is located along the Great Miami River and features a variety of amenities, including a playground, a picnic area, a walking trail, and a pavilion. The…
America’s Packard Museum
Background America’s Packard Museum is a museum located in Dayton, Ohio, that is dedicated to the history of the Packard Motor Car Company. The museum was founded in 1992 by Robert Signom II, a Dayton attorney and long-time car collector. The museum is housed in the former Citizens Motorcar Company dealership, which was built in…
Thomas Dambo Giants at Aullwood Park
Background This installation of Thomas Dambo’s Wooden Giants is called, “The Troll That Hatched An Egg“. Aullwood Park’s installation is 1 of 9 in the United States. The trolls found here are Bo, Bodil, and Bibbi. Further information on the Aullwood installation can be found here: https://aullwood.audubon.org/special-event/troll-hatched-egg-exhibition-thomas-dambo Main Park Entrance and Parking955 Aullwood Road, Dayton,…
Oregon District in Dayton
Background Dayton, Ohio has a sub area called the Oregon District. To know more about the history of the Oregon District, there is a great write up found here: OregonDistrict.org Google Maps Location – Pay Parking Lot318 5th Street, Dayton, OH 45402 Impression Following the Google Maps location above, we parked in a small pay…
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