Wright Brothers Bicycle Shop
1892Dayton bicycle shop where Wilbur and Orville Wright designed and built components for the first powered airplane.
Everything Dayton is known for
Dayton, Ohio, a city known as the "Birthplace of Aviation," also has a notable musical identity. With 209 artists calling it home and 18 songs mentioning the city, Dayton has contributed to various genres. Artists like The Ohio Players and Roger Troutman hail from Dayton, showcasing its rich rhythm and blues heritage. The city is also referenced in songs such as "Dayton, Ohio - 1903" by Randy Newman and "Darkness" by Eminem.
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Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Dayton.
Dayton bicycle shop where Wilbur and Orville Wright designed and built components for the first powered airplane.
Where the Wright Brothers perfected practical powered flight in 1904-1905 after Kitty Hawk.
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, where the 1995 Dayton Agreement ended the Bosnian War.
Ohio's oldest inn and restaurant since 1803. Charles Dickens slept here and complained. Ten presidents dined here. Lebanon Ohio's crown jewel.
James Buckley built a sawmill on Little Sugar Creek in 1830 and was murdered by a robber one night. His headless ghost wanders the creek carrying his head in…
In 1882 two boys were fishing when a 30-40 foot four-legged scaled creature with a bright red mouth attacked them. A posse of 60 locals tracked it to a hollow…
37 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Dayton bicycle shop where Wilbur and Orville Wright designed and built components for the first powered airplane.
Dayton has always been a city of invention and reinvention. The echoes of cash registers ringing and funk rhythms pulsing still resonate, but recently, the opioid crisis cast a long shadow over the Gem City. Montgomery…
Prepare to be dwarfed! This spot marks the location of Dayton's tallest building for nearly three decades. The Centre City Building, originally known as the United Brethren Building, was completed in 1904. It was…
Prepare to be amazed! You're approaching the Dayton Arcade, a stunning example of early 20th-century architecture. Built between 1902 and 1904, the Arcade was the brainchild of Eugene J. Barney, who wanted to create a…
Modeled after a Greek temple, this courthouse has been a center of justice in Dayton since 1847. Back in the 1840s, Dayton was booming, and the county needed a courthouse that reflected its growing importance. A local…
This seemingly simple house was home to two of Dayton's most prominent early residents. Built in 1832, the Dr. Jefferson A. Walters House was the residence of Dr. Walters himself. He arrived in Dayton in 1837 after…
Believe it or not, this beautiful building almost didn't happen! In 1919, Daytonians were asked to vote on a bond issue to fund a new art museum. The vote failed, and the project seemed doomed. Luckily, a group of…
That impressive building on the corner? That's the Dayton Biltmore, a grand hotel from a different era. Built in 1929, the Biltmore was *the* place to stay in Dayton. It hosted celebrities, politicians, and anyone who…
You're approaching a place touched by the life of a Revolutionary War hero and a founder of Dayton. This is the Patterson Homestead. Colonel Robert Patterson, a veteran of the American Revolution, built this home…
Ever wonder how a flood could change a whole neighborhood? That's the story of Kenilworth Avenue. In 1913, Dayton was devastated by the Great Flood. The disaster spurred many of the city's wealthier residents to leave…
Ever wonder where the spirit of innovation that shaped Dayton comes from? This is it! Carillon Historical Park brings Dayton's history to life, celebrating everything from its earliest settlers to its groundbreaking…
Did you know Dayton has a neighborhood named after a Hungarian hero? This is the Kossuth Colony Historic District. In 1906, the Barney and Smith Car Company, a huge rail car manufacturer here, needed workers. Jacob…
You're near the very ground where the Wright Brothers finally tamed the skies! This isn't where they first flew, but where they learned to *really* fly. After struggling for years, tinkering and testing at Kitty Hawk,…
Get ready to be inspired! This is where the Wright brothers and poet Paul Laurence Dunbar left their mark on the world. Wilbur and Orville Wright, Dayton natives, developed their revolutionary flying machines right…
Imagine building a monument that lasts for thousands of years. That's exactly what the Adena people did right here, long before the Wright brothers even dreamed of flight. This mound, now located on Wright-Patterson Air…
Imagine a world without airplanes! This unassuming field is where that world changed forever. After their successful flights at Kitty Hawk in 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright needed a larger, less windy space to truly…
Where the Wright Brothers perfected practical powered flight in 1904-1905 after Kitty Hawk.
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, where the 1995 Dayton Agreement ended the Bosnian War.
Ever wonder what life was like for Ohio's earliest settlers? This is the Arnold Homestead, offering a glimpse into that past. In the early 1800s, Daniel Arnold, originally from West Virginia, sold his farm and moved his…
Step inside one of Ohio's best-preserved log cabins, home to Fairborn's first settlers. The Mercer Log House was built in the early 1800s by the Mercer family, some of the first European settlers in what would become…
Pull over near the Fairborn Theatre and you'll be looking at a piece of post-World War II optimism, built in a town deeply connected to aviation. The Fairborn Theatre opened its doors shortly after the war, catering to…
Get ready to be awestruck. Right here, rising from the earth, is the Miamisburg Mound, the largest conical burial mound in the eastern United States. Built by the Adena people between 800 BC and 100 AD, the mound served…
James Buckley built a sawmill on Little Sugar Creek in 1830 and was murdered by a robber one night. His headless ghost wanders the creek carrying his head in…
Ever wonder what life was like for the early settlers of Springboro? This historic district holds the answer. The Springboro Historic District earned its place on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. It…
Pull over for a second! This unassuming hilltop holds secrets from a civilization that thrived here long before us. This is Carlisle Fort, also called Germantown Fort. Back in 1835, people started investigating this…
Hold on a sec, check out that crazy house! It's the Charles Butler House, an octagon house built way back in the mid-19th century. John N. Schenck, part of a prominent local family, had this place built in 1860. Octagon…
This house survived a massive tornado, becoming a symbol of resilience in Xenia, Ohio. Built in the late nineteenth century, the Millen-Schmidt House was the home of Eli Millen, who arrived in Xenia in 1837. Millen left…
Ever wonder what it looks like when six buildings decide to become one? That's the Alexander Conner House. Back in 1836, Alexander Conner, an Irish immigrant who'd made his fortune in Xenia, built this unusual…
Pull over here a second! This unassuming building was once the financial heart of Greene County. In 1835, it became home to the very first bank in the county: The Bank of Xenia. For thirty years, locals came here to…
You're approaching a piece of Ohio history: the oldest surviving post office in the state! It's a simple log cabin, but it played a crucial role in connecting this frontier town to the rest of the young nation. Back in…
You're passing by a place that helped shape American education: Antioch College. Founded in 1850, Antioch was envisioned as a non-sectarian college, open to all regardless of background. Antioch Hall, along with North…
In 1882 two boys were fishing when a 30-40 foot four-legged scaled creature with a bright red mouth attacked them. A posse of 60 locals tracked it to a hollow…
Admire the classic architecture of these two Greek Revival houses, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the Waynesville Greek Revival Houses, specifically the Jacob McKay House, also known as…
This spot in West Alexandria was once home to the Lange Hotel, a place that mirrored the changing fortunes of this community. Valentine Mikesell obtained a hotelier's license for this property just two years after the…
You're about to cross a piece of Ohio history: the Warnke Covered Bridge. In 1895, the original steel truss bridge here was damaged by a flood. So, Everett S. Sherman was hired to build a replacement. He chose a "Childs…
Pull over and imagine a time when this quiet stretch of road buzzed with activity – weary travelers seeking rest and refreshment at the Overfield Tavern. Built in 1808 by Benjamin Overfield, this log structure served as…
Imagine stumbling upon a hidden graveyard, built long before European settlers arrived! The Bone Stone Graves are a prehistoric cemetery used by people of the Fort Ancient culture. These Native Americans lived in the…