Dayton - Ohio, USA - Historic Photos.

A collection of photos from Dayton's past. What was living in Dayton like for previous generations?
Time does not stop for anyone or any place, even Dayton- the city that taught the world to fly. Things will always change. Enjoy these photos.
Thanks for watching video from VVPR.

[@rebeccamartin2399]

At every train station B&O Railroad had a very large picture of the Capitol building. If you look closely gas lighting, horse carriage and motor car is visible! My husbands Grandfather was railroad police at the Dayton station until he retired. When the station closed in Dayton that large picture of the Capitol was given to him as a gift for his years of service. His Grandfather passed many years ago and that picture is a treasured family heirloom!😊

[@vintagevalleyphotoreposito8629]

Thanks for the story! I am hopeful, that someday Amtrak/passenger service returns to Dayton. Thanks for watching.

[@vernonslone8627]

Born and raised there and left after highschool in 1967....It lost half of its population when the auto plants shutdown....The NCR left after a 100 years there....The only major employer there is the US Air Force Base....

[@jimhimes714]

The two pictures you show of the U.S. News, Production is from the McCall Printing Company. They were the largest magazine printer in the US. I worked there in the 60's and 70's. I do recognize one of the men in the pictures. He was a foreman when I worked there.

[@vintagevalleyphotoreposito8629]

Jim, thanks for watching and the cool story! (in 1980s- I did strapping and sorting work, for a short time, at Penton Publishing in Cleveland, OH)

[@cindy4964]

I loved every second of this video. Looking forward to your next one.

[@GNG-fk7vu]

My Dad shared this video with me yesterday and He rode one on of the Trains when he left for Vietnam, It took him to Chicago and then on to Kansas City where he caught a plane to San Francisco.
My Dad also worked in a couple of the rooms of NCR pics with some of the machines that are seen in this video. Tall Windows still there til torn down. We can’t pick him out, but one of the Men in the Triangles Football Picture was My Dad’s Grandfather, My Great Grandfather. Does anyone possibly know any information to share, We would be delighted to know.

[@vintagevalleyphotoreposito8629]

Thank you for the information! The trains and train stations were important places, and part of important life events for people. Also- A few weeks ago, I visited Triangle Park. Regarding football, there is a historical marker there to read. Thank You! (Mike J. at VVPR).

[@kninakarina]

great video but the music doesnt flow

[@lauralowery9303]

The arcade was built in 1902. How did you miss that?!

[@vintagevalleyphotoreposito8629]

You're right- I should include an Arcade photo in my next Dayton Video. BTW, I would like to visit the art gallery there soon! Thank you for watching!

[@vB-yr8we]

My father was born in Dayton Ohio and went to Steele high school.He use to tell me about the great flood.Those white people in the pictures sure looked happy.

[@mikejankowski8791]

Thank you for watching!

[@BinkyDoinkus]

I'm pretty sure dayton union Station is still there. And it definitely does not look the same as it did

[@the_blue_truck]

No it absolutely is not there. It was razed sometime in the early 1980’s!