Dayton History

Jack Boecker at a work retirement party in 1983. He began working for Winters National Bank in 1975 and stayed with the same bank (and its successors) until he retired earlier this year.

Last remaining Winters Bank employee retires from Chase

13h ago

Marshall Weiss, pictured at Temple Israel’s Riverview Cemetery, spent much time exploring Dayton area’s Jewish cemeteries for research on his new book, “Stories of Jewish Dayton.” CONTRIBUTED

As Dayton’s Jewish newspaper marks milestone, its editor writes new book

Angie DelRosso, a University of Dayton junior from Cincinnati, bows her head in prayer following the service at the UD Chapel in response to the day's news of terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. DelRosso said, "I don't even know what to think. I don't know what to say. I just came here for a type of comfort." DAYTON DAILY NEWS ARCHIVE

Remembering 9/11: How Dayton reacted in the moments and days after the attacks

Greene County Fair: 5 things to know about the ‘oldest fair west of the Alleghenies’

This historic downtown building began with, ‘Build me a damn bank’

Preservationists select 10 of Dayton’s ‘most endangered properties’ to try to save

The Dayton museum history you didn’t know: When there was a zoo at the Art Institute

An aeriel view of the 1988 Dayton Air Show. DAYTON DAILY NEWS ARCHIVES

Air Show history: Today’s Centerpoint Energy Dayton Air Show started out as an “Air Fair”

Americana Festival: Celebrating the Fourth for more than 40 years

The Dayton International Peace Museum, located at 208 W. Monument Ave. in downtown Dayton inside the historic Isaac Pollack House, is America's only brick and mortar peace museum. TOM GILLIAM/CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER

Dayton museum wins major award for ‘Peace Accords’ exhibit

Historic horse barn shares stories of the Montgomery County Fairgrounds

Workers erect a carousel in preparation for the 1991 Montgomery County Fair. DAYTON DAILY NEWS ARCHIVE

Prized pigs, elephant ears and canned beans: Looking back at the Montgomery County Fair

Memorial to ‘unclaimed dead’ undergoing renovation at Calvary Cemetery

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

© 2021 Dayton.com.
All Rights Reserved.

By using this website, you accept the terms of our

Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices.

Learn about Careers at Cox Enterprises.

Back to Top