Oregon Historic District

Oregon Historic District
Commercial architecture in the district
Location Between Patterson Blvd. and Wayne Ave. N to Gates St. and S to U.S. 35, Dayton, Ohio
Coordinates 39°45′19″N 84°11′4″W / 39.75528°N 84.18444°WCoordinates: 39°45′19″N 84°11′4″W / 39.75528°N 84.18444°W
Built 1830s
Architectural style Queen Anne, Federal and Greek Revival
Governing body Dayton, Ohio
NRHP Reference # 75001506
Added to NRHP March 27, 1975 [1]

The Oregon Historic District is a neighborhood in Dayton, Ohio. The Oregon District includes one of the earliest surviving combinations of commercial and residential architecture in Dayton. Examples of Dayton’s architectural history from 1820 to 1915 line the brick streets and lanes in this 12 square block area.[2] 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. The district is populated with art galleries, specialty shops, pubs, nightclubs, and coffee houses.[3]

Historic district

Oregon's National Register boundaries

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. Route 35, and Downtown Dayton (No. 75001506).[4] City of Dayton Ordinance #24358-9.[5]

East Fifth Street

A popular local attraction, the commercial part of the Oregon District sits in between Patterson 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. Popular locations include The Trolley Stop, a bar and restaurant frequently featuring local jazz and blues acts; Thai 9, a Thai and sushi restaurant; The Neon, a movie theater catering to foreign, independent, and limited-release art-house features; Wiley's Comedy Club; Blind Bob's; and 5th Street Wine and Deli.

Architecture

The architecture of the Oregon Historic District includes examples of Federal, Italianate, Greek Revival and Queen Anne.

People

• Daniel C. Cooper
• John H. Balsley

References

  1. ↑ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. 2008-04-15.
  2. ↑ Hunter, David (Oct 1, 2003). Shifra Stein's Day Trips from Cincinnati: Getaways Less Than Two Hours Away. Globe Pequot. p. 45. Retrieved 2013-04-25.
  3. ↑ "Oregon Arts District". Retrieved 2009-04-03.
  4. ↑ "OHIO - Montgomery County - Historic Districts". Retrieved 28 August 2006.
  5. ↑ "City of Dayton - Historic District Map". Retrieved 5 October 2013.

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