Archive | February, 2004

9,000 Attend South Park Rehabarama 2001

26 Feb

In the summer of 2001, the South Park Historic District hosted a very successfull “Rehabarama.” In a partnership with Citywide Development and the Home Builders Association of Dayton, five historic homes were renovated and three new infill houses were constructed. Roughly 9,000 people attended the home show. Every property was sold to an owner-occupant. Today, [...]

Take a Walking Tour of South Park

26 Feb

A self-guided walking tour featuring architectural and historical features of South Park Historic District buildings can be viewed at the Preservation Dayton web page. As you follow the tour, be sure to notice the many significant structures not especially highlighted in the text.  By watching for details in the architecture of porches, windows, wrought iron [...]