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Built in Dayton by Columbia Bridge Works Founder David Morrison, this Morrison Iron Bridge once spanned Tom’s Run on Gratis Road near Farmersville, Ohio. David H. Morrison was Dayton’s city engineer. He was also considered as the father of Dayton’s public works since he significantly improved the city’s infrastructure. The…
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The James Dicke Family Transportation Center houses most of the Park’s historic public transportation collection: the 1835 John Quincy Adams, 1903 Summer Trolley, 1904 Kuhlman Interurban, 1923 B & O Caboose, 1903 Barney and Smith Railroad Car, 1949 Marmon-Herrington Trolley Bus, and RTA Supervisor’s Booth. NOTE: A complete list of…
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Dayton Cyclery museum at the Carillon Historical Park in Dayton, Ohio highlights the history of bicycle manufacturing in the city. In the mid-1800s, the high-wheel bicycle was popular, but dangerous to ride. Only the young and fit dared to take it on. The introduction of the “safety” bicycle in the…
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In every visit I do to new places, I always take a picture of the front of the building. I always think that if the front is inviting enough, people will be excited to enter and explore. The entrance to the Dayton Art Institute shows a massive stainless steel sculpture….
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Driving from the Olentangy Indian Caverns, I stopped by a roadside attraction in Dublin, Ohio. I was so intrigued by photos I saw online about the Field of Corn that I thought this stop will be worth the while. It was a short drive, about 25 minutes. Located in the…
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In the early 1800s, William anf Eleanor Kendall owned this land, known for its natural springs, beauty, and farmland. In 1850, Elias Drake, lawyer and former speaker in the Ohio General Assembly, purchased the property and named it Tawawa Springs or Xenia Springs. He developed a health resort hotel surrounded…
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I have been traveling around the U.S. looking for places to see and explore. When friends told me that Ohio has a number of caverns, I got excited. All because I love cavern exploration. I already visited the most famous one in the State, the Ohio Caverns. This time, I…
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Yes, the Kawali Filipino Cuisine is the only Pinoy restaurant and store in Dayton, Ohio area. If you are a Filipino living in Fairborn or Xenia or Beaver Creek or other cities nearby, and would want to find authentic Filipino food, this is the place you could go. They also…
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