PRESERVATION DAYTON, INC

Preservation Dayton's Historic DISTRICT



​WALKING TOURS

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 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
Listen here for WSYO's coverage of our walking tours!
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  • Home
  • About
    • About PDI
    • History
    • Contact
    • Preservation Awards >
      • Lifetime Achievement Awards
      • 2024 Awards
      • 2023 Awards
      • 2022 Awards
  • Join Us!
    • Memberships
    • Donate
    • ★ Volunteer >
      • ★ Committees
      • ★ Florence Cemetery
      • ★ Old Greencastle Cemetery
  • Neighborhoods & Landmarks
    • Neighborhoods and Landmarks
    • Self-Guided Neighborhood Walking Tours
    • Local Restoration Projects
    • Historic Cemeteries >
      • Inactive Cemeteries >
        • ★ Florence Cemetery
        • Fort McKinley Cemetery
        • ★ Old Greencastle Cemetery
      • Calvary Cemetery
      • Dayton National Cemetery
      • Jewish Cemeteries of Greater Dayton
      • Woodland Cemetery & Arboretum
  • Endangered Properties
    • Dayton's Most Endangered >
      • Dayton Daily News Building
      • John R. Reynolds Mansion
      • Leopold Rauh House
      • Michael Neil House
      • Santa Clara Business District
      • Van Deman Apartments
    • Ohmer Garage
    • Lost Properties >
      • Edward T. Snediker House
      • First Church of Christ Scientist
      • Gem City Ice Cream Building
      • Louis Traxler Mansion
    • Saved Properties >
      • South Park Methodist Church
      • Thomas E. Tucker House
  • Events
    • Guided Downtown Dayton Walking Tours
    • Siebenthaler's Ask The Experts Garden FAQ - May 10
    • Fifth Street Brewpub Fundraiser - June 19
    • Self-Guided Neighborhood 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
  • Resources
    • Member Only Content >
      • Archived Walking Tours
      • Contractor Directory
    • Start Here!
    • Tips & Tricks (Videos)
    • Home Repair Assistance
    • Years in Review
    • Documents