News & Updates
Walking tours tell stories of Dayton’s fascinating historic neighborhoods
A series of self-guided walking tours in the 10 historically-zoned neighborhoods in Dayton are now available courtesy of Preservation Dayton, Inc. The walking tours highlight architectural and historical features of each area.
Q & A with Holly Hornbeak about Landmark rules
No surprise that the conversation at our April meeting was mostly about exterior house paint colors and fencing. As a City of Dayton Historic Preservation Planner, Holly is the neighbors’ first point of contact for Zoning approval of their property changes. Phone 937-333-4271. Fax 937-333-4281. [email protected]
Excellence in Preservation Award to the Wilsons and Regniers
The Excellence In Preservation Award recognizes creative, inspirational leaders whose efforts have contributed to the protection, renovation, and revitalization of historic neighborhoods, individual structures, or strengthened the historic preservation movement or the quality of life in Dayton’s historic communities.
Be Well – Live Well – South Park
A day celebrating being well and living well in South Park. October 10 @ 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Hope Lutheran Church - 500 Hickory Street, Dayton, Ohio 45410 Be sure to checkout this free event! New Items Added: Membership Deal If you're not a member of the Historic...
The Flats at South Park – Proposed Development
Citywide, Greater Dayton Construction Group, and architecture firm Moda4 Design have submitted their first draft of a new concept for the former Cliburn Manor space - The Flats at South Park. The concept includes an underground parking for the big mixed-use...
Kelley Deal of South Park Appears in BBC Special
Our neighbor, Kelley Deal, appeared on the 2014 BBC documentary, "Joy of the Guitar Riff." In it, she explains how Nirvana's hit, "Smells like Teen Spirit," revitalized American guitar music as musicians and listeners began to turn away from what had become the...
2015 DIY Rain Barrel Workshop Announced
Join the Historic South Park neighborhood association and the Sierra Club for a Do It Yourself Rain Barrel Workshop. Each participant will receive a 55 gallon food grade plastic barrel, DIY Earth Minded diverter kit, and learn how to install their barrel at home. Lawn...
Meet our neighbors Motivated Motions and Eric Dorney
After the 2014 edition of Small Business Saturday in South Park, we heard from quite a few people who were surprised to learn that there were so many businesses in South Park - many that were new to them. So, over the next year or so, we're aiming to fix that. We'll...