Oregon District, Dayton, Ohio
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| Location: | Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio United States |
| Built/Founded: | 1830s |
| Architectural style(s): | Queen Anne, Federal and Greek Revival |
| Added to NRHP: | 1974 [1] |
| Reference #: | 75001506 |
| Governing body: | Dayton, Ohio |
The Oregon Historic District embraces the earliest surviving, relatively intact combination of commercial and residential architecture in Dayton, OH. Examples of Dayton’s architectural history from 1830 to 1910 line the streets and lanes in the is 40-plus block area. Styles range from Federal to Queen Anne. Excellent examples of late Victorian commercial and residential architecture illustrate both the entrepreneurial success and the increasing affluence of many Oregon merchants and residents.
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[edit] Historic District
In 1974, Oregon was registered on the National Register of Historic Places, between Patterson Blvd. and Wayne Ave., north to Gates St. and south to U.S. 35, and Downtown Dayton (No. 75001506). [2] City of Dayton Ordinance #24358-9.[3]
[edit] East Fifth Street
A popular local attraction, the commercial part of the Oregon Distrct sits in between Patteson Blvd. and Wayne Ave. on E. Fifth St. More than 20 businesses currently thrive along this street from bars and restaurants to a government agency to a movie theatre and more.
[edit] Architecture
The architecture of Oregon Historic District includes examples of Federal, Italianate, Greek Revival and Queen Anne.
[edit] People
Daniel C. Cooper
John H. Balsley
[edit] References
- ^ National Register Information Systems Retrieved January 15, 2007.
- ^ OHIO - Montgomery County - Historic Districts. Retrieved on August 28, 2007.
- ^ City of Dayton - Historic District Map. Retrieved on December 18, 2007.
[edit] External links
- Oregon Historic District Residential
- Oregon Historic District Commercial
- Preservation Dayton
- City of Dayton's Official Website
| Neighborhoods of Dayton, Ohio |
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| Nationally Recognized Historic Districts |
| Old Dayton View • East Third Street • Grafton Hill • Huffman Kenilworth Avenue • Kossuth Colony • McPherson Town • Oregon • Paul Laurence Dunbar St. Anne's Hill • South Park • Webster Station • West Third Street • Wright Dunbar |
| Other Neighborhoods |
| Carillon • Dayton View Triangle • DeWeese • Downtown Fairgrounds/Rubicon Park/Brown Street • Five Oaks • Linden Heights • McCook Field Mt. Vernon • Old North Dayton • Riverdale • Twin Towers • Walnut Hills • University Row |
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