Dayton History

Historic homes, some built in the 19th century, fill the Oregon District neighborhood. Each of Dayton's National Register neighborhoods has its own personality. Architectural styles, vibrant paint colors and a sense of community combine into charming streetscapes. STAFF PHOTO

Listen and learn: Take an audio walking tour of Dayton’s historic neighborhoods

Leo the Lion, standing over Dayton since 1908

The Cheez-It cracker was invented in Dayton in 1921 by the Greene & Greene Company. This snack can, circa 1929, is on display at Carillon Historical Park. LISA POWELL / DAYTON DAILY NEWS

It’s National Cheese Day!: Let’s celebrate the Cheez-It! The crispy crackers were...

The original caption dated July 7, 1964 reads: "Marking their 11th anniversary this month are the Vic Cassano-Mom Donisi Pizza houses which have grown from a one-store operation to a $3 million a year business. Above, Cassano and Mrs. John (Mom) Donisi, his mother-in-law, are shown in the central commissary from which ingredients are distributed to their pizza outlets." DAYTON DAILY NEWS ARCHIVE

Dayton’s first pizza chain: Cassano’s and the taste of success

Salem Mall reopening, 1981. (Dayton Daily News archive)

COMMENTARY

Flashback Friday: Dayton’s Gen Xers share their favorite mall memories

DAYTON HISTORY

From peanuts to pizza: What to know about Marion’s Piazza history

In the late 1950s, Dayton singing group the El Vireos, (left to right) Charles Hill, Frank William, Bing Davis, Levoy Fredericks and Sonny Jackson, were an integrated group with an all-white backing band. CONTRIBUTED

MUSIC HISTORY

Bing Davis talks about his musical past: ‘One of those doo-wop things’

Elvis Presley brought down the house at the University of Dayton Arena April 7, 1972. DAYTON DAILY NEWS ARCHIVE / WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY SPECIAL COLLECTIONS AND ARCHIVE

‘Bedecked and bejeweled,’ Elvis Presley packed UD Arena 49 years ago

Pete Rose’s most nervous moment, and other Reds Opening Day history quirks

In their living room, sisters set the stage for the Dayton Ballet

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