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…
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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…
Train Car Graffiti on Tracks At Marion Station Line
Background Marion Station is now a museum, a vestige of a bygone era where cross continental rail was the dominant form of travel. Impression During a road trip, we traversed through Marion and decided to make a visit to a historic train station. While we were there, a train was running through the still operative…
Lima “BeanTown” Ohio – A Quick Run Through
Background Located in Allen county and established in 1831, Lima was named after Lima, Peru.Lima grew due to 5 rail lines that ran through. Impression During a recent weekend stay in Ottawa, we decided to adventure out into the surrounding areas and made a quick drive through Lima. You know we are suckers for some…
Ottawa, Ohio – A Small Town Walk-About
Background The village of Ottawa is located northwest of Columbus, just a little over 2 hours drive.Originally, this area of Ohio was inhabited by the Wyandot and Ottawa Native American tribes. In 1817, a large parcel of land was ceded to the United States. The village of Ottawa was eventually incorporated in 1861. Impression We…
Museum of Catholic Art and History
Background Located in the Catholic Foundation Building first floor is the Museum of Catholic Art and History, the museum was first founded in 1998 by a local priest at the Holy Family School on South Grubb Street. The current location (link below) was opened in 2020 and purpose built to house the current collection, which…
