Shawen Acres, Children's shelter complex in Dayton, Ohio, United States.
The Shawen Acres property encompasses a main building, an annex, a gymnasium, and ten English-style cottages arranged within a 19-acre landscaped setting.
Dr. Charles Shawen donated the land to Montgomery County in 1926, leading to the construction of this children's home between 1926 and 1927.
The Tudor Revival architectural design of Shawen Acres reflects the social reform movements of the 1920s focused on improving conditions for orphaned children.
Located at 3304 North Main Street in Dayton, this National Register of Historic Places site now functions as the headquarters for Children's Services.
The arrangement of ten separate cottages within the complex established a new standard for institutional child care facilities in the early 20th century.
Location: Ohio
GPS coordinates: 39.79639,-84.21472
Latest update: March 10, 2025 09:12
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