Dayton Vistas Podcast
A place-based podcast covering redevelopment, historic preservation, architecture, and urbanism in Dayton, Ohio. Librarian and local history author Andrew Walsh connects current projects in downtown and historic neighborhoods to the city’s deeper history, combining research, development news, and on-the-ground observation to add context that often gets lost in discussions about the city.
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4 hours ago
4 hours ago
3 very different buildings were demolished in Dayton in 2025, and I dig into their history and what they represented. I also address a broader question: why historic preservation matters in the first place, especially with more everyday buildings rather than famous landmarks. Links/images: https://daytonvistas.com/three-historic-buildings-lost-in-dayton-in-2025/
Thursday Jan 22, 2026
Thursday Jan 22, 2026
In the 1st episode of the Dayton Vistas Podcast, librarian and local history author Andrew Walsh explores 5 redevelopment projects shaping Downtown Dayton and its historic neighborhoods, from the Dayton Arcade and Centre City Building to smaller-scale housing and preservation projects. Related articles:
https://daytonvistas.com/5-dayton-redevelopment-projects-2026/