Preservation Dayton, Inc

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Preservation Dayton, Inc We are grass roots volunteer organization dedicated to preserving Dayton's historic architecture. Membership is open to those who share our goals and vision.

Preservation Dayton's goals are to promote historic preservation by encouraging communication and creating a cohesive network among historic districts, societies and preservationists, local and regional governments, the business sector and the Dayton community at large.

10/24/2026

Andy Turrentine’s wife, Susie, made it clear that Andy must to go to the Preservation Dayton presentation recently, but she didn’t specify why. He was, of course, winning an Excellence in Preservation Award from the group for his work on his home on June Street in Dayton.

Dayton native donates $400,000 to help historical society acquire Neil Armstron's home. Did you know Wright-Dunbar Villa...
10/24/2026

Dayton native donates $400,000 to help historical society acquire Neil Armstron's home. Did you know Wright-Dunbar Village is home to replicas of Armstrong's, John Glenn's and Thomas Edison's homes? Explore the neighborhood on PDI's self-guided walking tours https://www.daytondailynews.com/nation-world/an-historical-society-with-pilots-help-bought-neil-armstrongs-boyhood-home-and-will-offer-tours/article_209a7958-9494-5fb5-b554-8d85e7f08ee1.html

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A former military pilot has stepped up to preserve Neil Armstrong's boyhood home in Ohio. Ken Schreiber was inspired by Armstrong's legacy as the first man to walk on the moon and decided to buy the house after learning it was for sale. He donated $400,000 to the local historical society. The sale w...

10/23/2026

Maybe it’s the crispy fried chicken, the roast turkey dinner or the sauerkraut balls. Or the twinkling Christmas decorations at holiday time.

10/23/2026
It's so nice to see the restoration and care taken to restore the Traxler Mansion's sister house.  Preservation Dayton c...
10/22/2026

It's so nice to see the restoration and care taken to restore the Traxler Mansion's sister house. Preservation Dayton contributed to the costs to digitize the floor plans of this property in the hopes of stabilizing the ruins after the first fire. You can see those plans and other resources, including a LIDAR scan of the burned out shell at preservationdayton.com/traxler

After many months of hard work, we can finally see the finish line!

Check out this cool event our friends at Eerie Excursions are putting on for Halloween!
10/21/2026

Check out this cool event our friends at Eerie Excursions are putting on for Halloween!

You all kept asking if we had anything for Halloween night... so we booked a POP UP event!!! A building no one has ever investigated. And you could be one of the first people inside. We have been sitting on this one for a while, and we cannot keep it to myself anymore!!

On Saturday, October 31st, HALLOWEEN!!! We are opening the doors of the historic Boyer Mortuary in Dayton for a flashlight tour and mini paranormal investigation. This building has quietly been part of our city’s story for generations. Some of the most recognizable names in Dayton history passed through its halls. And in all that time, no one has ever gone in with equipment and asked who is still here.

Until now.

We will walk you through the history room by room, by flashlight, and share stories you will not hear anywhere else. Then we pick up the gear and see what answers. Maybe nothing. Maybe something. That is the thrill of a first, and you get to be part of it.

This is an Eerie Excursions Exclusive pop up, and it is one night only. Just 15 guests per tour, so you will be right in the middle of it.

Before you book: guests must be 13 or older, the building has stairs and is not accessible, there is no electricity and no restrooms, and you will want to wear layers.

Boyer Mortuary, Dayton, Ohio. Halloween night. Grab your tickets on our website, link in bio. And tag the friend you would want next to you in the dark.

The Stoddard Avenue Pumpkin Glow 6 pm - 10 pm Oct. 26-27 This annual free tradition is sponsored by the Grafton Hill His...
10/21/2026

The Stoddard Avenue Pumpkin Glow 6 pm - 10 pm Oct. 26-27 This annual free tradition is sponsored by the Grafton Hill Historic District, KellarWilliams and other generous supporters.

What a wonderful goal to slow traffic along bring together two of Dayton's historic neighborhoods, South Park, Oregon an...
10/21/2026

What a wonderful goal to slow traffic along bring together two of Dayton's historic neighborhoods, South Park, Oregon and St. Anne's --and reunite Oregon and South Park!

10/21/2026

Congratulations to Monica Snow of Dayton, recipient of the 2026 Joyce Barrett Preservation Hero Award! Monica was honored for protecting endangered properties, advancing innovative preservation initiatives, and inspiring future preservationists.

Preservation Dayton, Inc

10/21/2026

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PO Box 3614
Dayton, OH
45401

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