Dayton, Ohio's Historic Oregon District - July 13, 2007

Robert Pence · #1 Posted **Jul 21, 2007, 12:10 AM**

The Oregon District was one of Dayton's earliest suburbs. It was platted in 1829, and its location adjacent to the canal made it a popular site for businesses and residences. It received Historic District designation in 1975. The district has brick streets and many lovingly restored homes, some going back to the 1830s, and infill shows respect for the neighborhood's character. A few properties are still waiting for someone to love them. The dense tree canopy makes it difficult to photograph the houses in summer, but provides color in autum.

I started my walk on 5th Street and sort of zig-zagged back and forth through the neighborhood.

Aftermath of a recent fire, thought to be arson:

It looks like the fire department had to break down the door to get access

Built circa 1834

Appears to be infill, very well done and appropriate

More appropriate and authentic-looking infill

Built 1850

Nifty details!

Tree-lined brick street. Picture this in 20 years, when the trees have grown.

chrizow · #2 Posted **Jul 21, 2007, 12:12 AM**

beautiful hood, thanks for sharing...

Wheelingman04 · #3 Posted **Jul 21, 2007, 9:14 PM**

Great collection of photos.

flar · #4 Posted **Jul 23, 2007, 4:28 PM**

A great neighbourhood!

Buckeye Native 001 · #5 Posted **Jul 23, 2007, 5:42 PM**

Where's the ColDayMan statue?

Fantastic photos Rob!

Red UM Rebel · #6 Posted **Jul 23, 2007, 6:26 PM**

Thanks for the photos! The area looks rather dead. Were the pictures taken on a late Sunday afternoon?

skylife · #7 Posted **Jul 23, 2007, 6:39 PM**

That's a real purdy 'hood.

ColDayMan · #8 Posted **Jul 23, 2007, 9:24 PM**

Comfortable.

jerrywcca · #9 Posted **Jul 29, 2007, 6:21 AM**

Wow, I was bar hopping in the Oregon District in the early 80's, it's good to see it's still a vital, functioning neighborhood. Thanks for the pictures, Rob.

James Bond Agent 007 · #10 Posted **Jul 29, 2007, 6:50 AM**

Funny, it doesn't look like Oregon.

the dude · #11 Posted **Jul 29, 2007, 2:27 PM**

looks like a great neighbourhood. thanks for the tour.

Ex-Ithacan · #12 Posted **Jul 29, 2007, 4:15 PM**

Wow, I had no clue Dayton has a hood like that. Wonderful old residential bldgs. The commercial area seems to have a bit of edginess to it. The infill is a pleasure to see compared to what's happened in many other places. Thanks for the terrific tour Rob.

SFSpike · #13 Posted **Jul 29, 2007, 10:46 PM**

Wow! Not exactly what comes to mind when I think of Dayton. Very cozy looking.

Austinlee · #14 Posted **Jul 29, 2007, 11:02 PM**

That's a sweet part of Dayton...

Now we need to see some Oakwood (i think thats the name) to really blow some peoples minds about Dayton!

xzmattzx · #15 Posted **Jul 31, 2007, 3:08 AM**

The Oregon neighborhood looks great. The trees and little gardens compliment the brick buildings well. The infill looks great as well. That third picture of the infill house looks as if it's 150 years old.