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Welcome to a self-guided walking tour of the St. Anne's Hill Historic District in Dayton, Ohio.
This walking tour will highlight a few of the architectural and historical features of the St. Anne's Hill Historic District. The area we know as the St. Anne's Hill was designated an historic district by the City of Dayton in 1974 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This walking tour is intended to provide a leisurely walk through the St. Anne's Hill neighborhood, allowing ample time to pause and appreciate the architecture, the streetscape, and the amenities of the area. We recommend that you allow 90 minutes to complete the tour, and we ask that you walk carefully, as streets and sidewalks can be uneven, and it’s important to observe the terrain while you appreciate the historical and architectural features of the area. |
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This walking tour will explore the architectural and historical features of buildings in the St. Anne's Hill Historic District. The tour begins at the Victorian Park at the corner of Henry and McLain Streets. The park is owned and maintained by the neighborhood association, The St. Anne’s Hill Historic Society.
St. Anne's Hill was designated an historic district by the city of Dayton in 1974 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. If you have any questions about this lovely historic neighborhood, please contact the neighborhood society online at www.stanneshill.org/
St. Anne's Hill is a small, approximately 12-block area of restored homes. The homes date from the nineteenth and early twentieth century and retain the feel of a turn‑of‑the‑century community. St. Anne's Hill is significant for both the quality and diversity of its architecture and for its position as the best and most intact example of an ethnic German neighborhood. The neighborhood is within walking distance to downtown Dayton, and is mainly residential in character, with the commercial area on East Fifth Street bisecting the area.
One of the original lots in St. Anne's Hill was platted in 1802. By 1838, Eugene Dutoit had built his farmhouse, still standing at 222 Dutoit Street. Settlement of the area began in earnest in 1845. Early residents included T.J. Smith, a noted teacher, lawyer and businessman; Ephraim Broadwell, Dayton’s first town marshal; and Albert McClure, a real estate developer.
The Miami‑Erie Canal which ran along what is now Patterson Boulevard was completed in 1845. The canal brought many settlers to the neighborhood because it was so close to the new waterway. Many of these pioneers were German immigrants, and St. Anne's soon developed many churches, clubs, societies and schools reflecting the residents' Germanic roots. The population increased during the 1860s and 1870s, and larger, more ornate residences began to be mixed in among the workingmen's cottages.
St. Anne's Hill displays a large collection of one and two story brick or frame vernacular houses showing the influence of popular nineteenth century styles such as Italianate, Gothic Revival, and Queen Anne. Several architecturally more prominent homes, several churches, and meeting halls are scattered among the vernacular homes. St. Anne's preserves this sense of a friendly, family-focused nineteenth century neighborhood while offering 21st Century amenities and the convenience of a location close to downtown Dayton and major highways.
As you follow the tour, be sure to take note of the many significant structures that are not specifically highlighted. Please watch for fascinating details in the architecture of porches, windows, fencing, chimney pots, roof lines, landscaping, and limestone foundation work. You’ll also see ongoing restoration projects. Discover for yourself some of the reasons why so many residents enjoy their evening walks around the Hill. There's always something new to see in this old neighborhood.
Also please walk carefully and be aware of the uneven surfaces in the sidewalks, curbs, and street surfaces.
From the corner of Henry and McClain, please walk to our first stop, 209 Henry Street.
↓ Click this box with the arrow to see the details of each property.
St. Anne's Hill was designated an historic district by the city of Dayton in 1974 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. If you have any questions about this lovely historic neighborhood, please contact the neighborhood society online at www.stanneshill.org/
St. Anne's Hill is a small, approximately 12-block area of restored homes. The homes date from the nineteenth and early twentieth century and retain the feel of a turn‑of‑the‑century community. St. Anne's Hill is significant for both the quality and diversity of its architecture and for its position as the best and most intact example of an ethnic German neighborhood. The neighborhood is within walking distance to downtown Dayton, and is mainly residential in character, with the commercial area on East Fifth Street bisecting the area.
One of the original lots in St. Anne's Hill was platted in 1802. By 1838, Eugene Dutoit had built his farmhouse, still standing at 222 Dutoit Street. Settlement of the area began in earnest in 1845. Early residents included T.J. Smith, a noted teacher, lawyer and businessman; Ephraim Broadwell, Dayton’s first town marshal; and Albert McClure, a real estate developer.
The Miami‑Erie Canal which ran along what is now Patterson Boulevard was completed in 1845. The canal brought many settlers to the neighborhood because it was so close to the new waterway. Many of these pioneers were German immigrants, and St. Anne's soon developed many churches, clubs, societies and schools reflecting the residents' Germanic roots. The population increased during the 1860s and 1870s, and larger, more ornate residences began to be mixed in among the workingmen's cottages.
St. Anne's Hill displays a large collection of one and two story brick or frame vernacular houses showing the influence of popular nineteenth century styles such as Italianate, Gothic Revival, and Queen Anne. Several architecturally more prominent homes, several churches, and meeting halls are scattered among the vernacular homes. St. Anne's preserves this sense of a friendly, family-focused nineteenth century neighborhood while offering 21st Century amenities and the convenience of a location close to downtown Dayton and major highways.
As you follow the tour, be sure to take note of the many significant structures that are not specifically highlighted. Please watch for fascinating details in the architecture of porches, windows, fencing, chimney pots, roof lines, landscaping, and limestone foundation work. You’ll also see ongoing restoration projects. Discover for yourself some of the reasons why so many residents enjoy their evening walks around the Hill. There's always something new to see in this old neighborhood.
Also please walk carefully and be aware of the uneven surfaces in the sidewalks, curbs, and street surfaces.
From the corner of Henry and McClain, please walk to our first stop, 209 Henry Street.
↓ Click this box with the arrow to see the details of each property.