Known by many names, the tower on Patterson Boulevard in Kettering near Hills and Dales Park has been the source of many legends and stories over the years.
Fun Facts about Dayton – Part 1
There are many things to know about the Dayton area, and sometimes Dayton Unknown learns a few new things that are interesting, but not long enough for an entry. Here are a few fun facts we have learned:
Dayton Unknown Meets a Celebrity!
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!
Sara couldn’t wait to get her hands on research material and squeezed in between some racks, only to get stuck!
Prominent Local Figures: The Wright Brothers
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
April 16, 1867 – May 30, 1912
Local Business Spotlight: School of Advertising Art
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.
Prominent Local Figures: Paul Laurence Dunbar
April is National Poetry Month, so what better way for Dayton Unknown acknowledge this occasion, than to recognize our own local poet, Paul Laurence Dunbar?
Circa 1890. Source: Wikipedia.
Announcing the Dayton Unknown RiverWalk!
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!
On this day in 1796…
In March of 1796, the Thompson party started its journey from Cincinnati to Dayton. Split into two groups, one by land and one by water, they traveled 60 miles, pulling the boat through shallow channels with a rope tied to a tree, sometimes for miles. On land, they lead the Thompson cow that paid for itself in milk.
Hometown Eats
Hungry? There are many delicious restaurants local to the Dayton area. If you visit any of these locations, make sure to let them know you heard about them from Dayton Unknown!
Woodland Cemetery Series: The Boy and His Dog
Johnny Morehouse is perhaps one of the most famous graves in Woodland Cemetery. Johnny drowned in the mid 1800s, and there are many stories about his dog’s death.
One story is that Johnny’s dog jumped in the river and drowned trying to save him. The family was so moved by his loyalty to the boy that they had the grave marker sculpted of him and Johnny.
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