PRESERVATION DAYTON, INC

Preservation Dayton's Historic DISTRICT



​WALKING TOURS

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Listen here for WSYO's coverage of our walking tours!
 Welcome to the homepage for Preservation Dayton's self-guided walking tours of the 10 historically-zoned district areas located in Dayton, Ohio.

These walking tours will highlight a few of the architectural and historical features of each area.

T
hese walking tours are intended to provide a leisurely walk through Dayton's historic neighborhoods, allowing ample time to pause and appreciate the architecture, the streetscape, and the amenities of the area. 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.

Click on the links below or in the navigation on the menu bar to get to each areas tour.
  • Dayton View Historic District
  • Five Oaks Historic Districts
    • Grafton-Rockwood-Wroe (Coming Soon!)
    • Kenilworth (Coming Soon!)
    • Squirrel-Forest
  • Grafton Hill Historic District
  • Huffman Historic District
  • McPherson Town Historic District
  • Oregon Historic District
  • South Park Historic District
  • St. Anne's Hill Historic District
  • Wright-Dunbar
    • West Third Street Historic District
    • Wright-Dunbar Village Historic District
  • Paul Laurence Dunbar Historic District
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  • Home
  • About
    • About PDI
    • History
    • 2020 Preservation Awards
    • Volunteer
  • Neighborhoods and Landmarks
  • Endangered Properties
    • Top 10 Most Endangered Properties >
      • Louis Traxler Mansion
      • Leopold Rauh House
      • Michael Neil House
      • Dayton Daily News Building
      • Van Deman Apartments
      • Thomas E. Tucker House
      • Gem City Ice Cream Building
      • John R. Reynolds Mansion
      • Santa Clara Business District
      • Edward T. Snediker House
    • Save South Park Methodist Church!
  • Walking Tours
    • Dayton View Historic DIstrict
    • Five Oaks Historic Districts >
      • Squirrel-Forest Historic District
    • Grafton Hill Historic DIstrict
    • Huffman Historic District
    • McPherson Town Historic District
    • Oregon Historic District
    • South Park Historic District
    • St. Anne's Hill Historic District
    • Paul Laurence Dunbar Historic District
    • West Third Street Historic District
    • Wright-Dunbar Village Historic District
  • Membership
  • Resources
    • Member Only Content >
      • Archived Walking Tours
      • Archived Preservation Briefs (Coming Soon!)
      • Contractor Directory
    • Start Here!
    • Tips and Tricks
    • Researching Your Historic Home
    • Home Repair Assistance
    • Documents
  • Shop
  • Contact