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Local Street Names – Part 2

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Ever wondered who local streets are named after? Here’s a few!

  • Jefferson street – President Thomas Jefferson

  • Perry Street – Commodore Oliver H. Perry, who was considered the “Hero of the Battle of Lake Erie.”

  • Monument Avenue – Renamed from Water Street after the Private Fair statue was erected at the corner of Water and Main Streets in 1884.

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Picking Up Cans and Chasing Women: Charlie’s Story

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Although we generally reserve the category of Prominent Local Figures to historic figures, one can’t argue the prominence of Charlie/Billy in the Oregon District.

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We’ve known him for 7 years, but many who have spent countless nights meandering through 5th Street have known him longer. Known as Charlie to some, and Billy to others, many have taken time out of their drinking nights to stop and talk to him. How many stories has he told over the years?

We sat down and asked him to tell us another story: his life.

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Dayton Unknown Meets a Celebrity!

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Who knew that a silly picture of Sara stuck in the archives at Wright Memorial Public Library would lead to Dayton Unknown meeting a celebrity!

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Sara couldn’t wait to get her hands on research material and squeezed in between some racks, only to get stuck!

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Prominent Local Figures: The Wright Brothers

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Who doesn’t know the Wright Brothers? Anyone that has taken a plane, or knows someone that did, has been affected by the Wright Brothers. Born in the mid 1800’s, Orville and Wilbur Wright grew up in Dayton Ohio, in a family of 7 children.

Aug. 19, 1871 – Jan. 30, 1948                      
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April 16, 1867 – May 30, 1912
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Local Business Spotlight: School of Advertising Art

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Looking for a career in graphic design? The School of Advertising Art might be the school for you. Located in Kettering, this school has been cranking out successful graduates for nearly 30 years and is currently ranked among the Top 20 Graphic Design Colleges by Graphic Design USA Magazine.

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Announcing the Dayton Unknown RiverWalk!

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Worldwide Instameet Day is May 17th, 2014! Dayton Unknown is hosting a RiverWalk along the Great Miami River. We are currently making arrangements, so check back for more details!

To sign up for the event, please visit the InstaMeets page! Signing up isn’t required, but we want to get a rough guesstimate for planning purposes!