Dayton Street Historic District

The Dayton Street Historic District is a residential area in Cincinnati's Old West End featuring homes built in Renaissance Revival style during the 1800s. Spanning four blocks between Bank Street, Poplar Street, Linn Street, and Winchell Avenue, it preserves original stone retaining walls, ornamental ironwork, and hundreds of period residences with detailed architectural features.

The area developed between 1850 and 1890 when wealthy industrialists from meat processing and brewing industries built grand mansions there. This period of construction transformed the location into a symbol of industrial wealth and success in Cincinnati's economy.

The name refers to the street that forms the heart of this residential zone, lined with homes displaying the tastes of those who built them. Walking through, you notice how ornate stonework and iron details on facades reflect the owners' status and the era's preference for displaying wealth through architectural embellishment.

The district is best explored on foot, allowing you to see architectural details on the homes as you walk through the neighborhood. The area is accessible from multiple entry points along its surrounding streets, making it easy to view properties from different angles and perspectives.

Several homes showcase Italianate design with multi-story structures that architect George W. Skaats created during the district's development. These residences stand apart for their detached configurations and construction methods that were common in the 1860s.

Location: Ohio

Inception: 1860

Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 39.11750,-84.53056

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:25