Churches
Christ Lutheran Church
112 Grove Ave., Dayton, OH
(937) 228-0893
112 Grove Ave., Dayton, OH
(937) 228-0893
Faith United Methodist Church
1520 Leonhard St., Dayton, OH
1520 Leonhard St., Dayton, OH
Harvest Light Family Ministries
800 Troy St., Dayton, OH
(937) 262-7547
800 Troy St., Dayton, OH
(937) 262-7547
Holy Cross Lithuanian Roman Catholic Church
1924 Leo St., Dayton, OH
(937) 228-8802
Holy Cross Church was built in 1912-1915 by the Lithuanians who came to Old North Dayton at the turn of the century to find work in Dayton factories. Remodeled in 1963-1964, it was designed to honor the churches closed by the Soviet Union after World War II and the faithful Catholics being persecuted in Lithuania. The architect was a Lithuanian, John Mulokas, from Chicago. The most outstanding features are the carved side altars and the faceted slab glass windows, displayed stylized crosses and wayside shrines which are such an important part of the Lithuanian Catholic culture. The church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.
1924 Leo St., Dayton, OH
(937) 228-8802
Holy Cross Church was built in 1912-1915 by the Lithuanians who came to Old North Dayton at the turn of the century to find work in Dayton factories. Remodeled in 1963-1964, it was designed to honor the churches closed by the Soviet Union after World War II and the faithful Catholics being persecuted in Lithuania. The architect was a Lithuanian, John Mulokas, from Chicago. The most outstanding features are the carved side altars and the faceted slab glass windows, displayed stylized crosses and wayside shrines which are such an important part of the Lithuanian Catholic culture. The church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992.
Light Street Apostolic Church
39 Light St., Dayton, OH
(937) 461-0992
39 Light St., Dayton, OH
(937) 461-0992
North Dayton Baptist Church
515 Lilian Ave., Dayton, OH
(937) 223-5282
515 Lilian Ave., Dayton, OH
(937) 223-5282
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church
22 Notre Dame Ave. Dayton, OH
(937) 228-8802
The first Catholic church to be established in Old North Dayton was Our Lady of the Rosary, organized in 1888 by the Germans who settled in this part of Dayton in the late nineteenth century. The first church building, which now serves as Our Lady of the Rosary School, was built in 1988. The building served as a morgue in the 1913 flood. The present church building, designed by the architect W.L. Jackle, was erected in 1918.
22 Notre Dame Ave. Dayton, OH
(937) 228-8802
The first Catholic church to be established in Old North Dayton was Our Lady of the Rosary, organized in 1888 by the Germans who settled in this part of Dayton in the late nineteenth century. The first church building, which now serves as Our Lady of the Rosary School, was built in 1988. The building served as a morgue in the 1913 flood. The present church building, designed by the architect W.L. Jackle, was erected in 1918.
St. Adalbert Polish Catholic Church
1511 Valley St. Dayton, OH
(937) 228-8604
Dayton's oldest Eastern European ethnic parish is St. Adalbert's, which was established as the city's ninth Catholic parish on January 5, 1903. The church, a combination chapel-school-residence was built in 1905 and was designated by architect, Frank Sutter. The building is now used as a church hall. St. Adalbert is listed on the National Register since 1992.
1511 Valley St. Dayton, OH
(937) 228-8604
Dayton's oldest Eastern European ethnic parish is St. Adalbert's, which was established as the city's ninth Catholic parish on January 5, 1903. The church, a combination chapel-school-residence was built in 1905 and was designated by architect, Frank Sutter. The building is now used as a church hall. St. Adalbert is listed on the National Register since 1992.
St. Stephen's Church
1114 Troy St. Dayton, OH
(937) 223-8306
Originally located in the Kossuth Colony at the north end of Baltimore Street at Kossuth Lane, St. Stephen's began as a mission of Holy Name Catholic to serve the Hungarians living in the Colony. The new church located on Troy Street was designed by architect, Edwin J. Schulte, and built in 1946-1952. On the front lawn is a twelve foot statue of St. Stephen, the patron saint of Hungary.
1114 Troy St. Dayton, OH
(937) 223-8306
Originally located in the Kossuth Colony at the north end of Baltimore Street at Kossuth Lane, St. Stephen's began as a mission of Holy Name Catholic to serve the Hungarians living in the Colony. The new church located on Troy Street was designed by architect, Edwin J. Schulte, and built in 1946-1952. On the front lawn is a twelve foot statue of St. Stephen, the patron saint of Hungary.
Old North Dayton Sites
The War Memorial
Dedicated in 1944, the War Memorial honors Old North Dayton residents who gave their lives in twentieth century wars.
Dedicated in 1944, the War Memorial honors Old North Dayton residents who gave their lives in twentieth century wars.
The Point
Built between 1890-1920, this small business district once housed a wide variety of establishments including hardware stores, barber shops and grocery stores. The Point is targeted for redevelopment of its retail and office space.
Built between 1890-1920, this small business district once housed a wide variety of establishments including hardware stores, barber shops and grocery stores. The Point is targeted for redevelopment of its retail and office space.
Joseph R. Kanak Memorial Park
Dedicated in the Spring 2007 in honor of Joseph R. Kanak, who dedicated his life to Old North Dayton as a very active volunteer. He was one of the founders of the Old North Dayton Neighborhood Association Old North Dayton Development Corporation and served as Chairman of the Northeast Priority Board for many years.
Dedicated in the Spring 2007 in honor of Joseph R. Kanak, who dedicated his life to Old North Dayton as a very active volunteer. He was one of the founders of the Old North Dayton Neighborhood Association Old North Dayton Development Corporation and served as Chairman of the Northeast Priority Board for many years.
Kossuth Colony
The Kossuth Colony was built in 1905-1906 by labor contractor, Jacob Moskowitz, to house Hungarian workers brought to this country to work at the Barney and Smith Car Company, one of the foremost manufacturers of elegant wooden railroad cars in the country. The Colony included about forty houses and a building called the Clubhouse which consisted of stores, offices, banking facilities and a beer hall. The area was surrounded by a twelve-foot high wooden fence guarded by a watchman. Visitors were welcome, but occupants were forbidden to bring in items from outside; the rule was strictly enforced. Those caught were immediately discharged from their jobs at Barney and Smith and were forced to leave the colony.
Kossuth Colony remained enclosed only until the 1913 flood when the fence was partially dismantled to provide limber for rafts and flatboats. The flood bought about the demise of the great car works which had given birth to this immigrant colony, and by 1921, the Kossuth Colony properties had passed into private hands. The Kossuth Colony was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
The Kossuth Colony was built in 1905-1906 by labor contractor, Jacob Moskowitz, to house Hungarian workers brought to this country to work at the Barney and Smith Car Company, one of the foremost manufacturers of elegant wooden railroad cars in the country. The Colony included about forty houses and a building called the Clubhouse which consisted of stores, offices, banking facilities and a beer hall. The area was surrounded by a twelve-foot high wooden fence guarded by a watchman. Visitors were welcome, but occupants were forbidden to bring in items from outside; the rule was strictly enforced. Those caught were immediately discharged from their jobs at Barney and Smith and were forced to leave the colony.
Kossuth Colony remained enclosed only until the 1913 flood when the fence was partially dismantled to provide limber for rafts and flatboats. The flood bought about the demise of the great car works which had given birth to this immigrant colony, and by 1921, the Kossuth Colony properties had passed into private hands. The Kossuth Colony was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
