A place-based podcast covering redevelopment, historic preservation, architecture, and urbanism in Dayton, Ohio. Librarian and local history author Andrew Walsh connects current projects in downtown and historic neighborhoods to the city’s deeper history, combining research, development news, and on-the-ground observation to add context that often gets lost in discussions about the city.
Dayton's Lost Union Station and Will Passenger Rail Return?
In 1900, Daytonians danced in the streets when a new train station opened downtown. 60 years later, its iconic tower was demolished for a traffic project that didn't even work, and the last train ran in 1979. In this episode I cover Dayton's train history, then touch on present-day efforts to bring passenger rail back to Dayton and other cities in Ohio. Join my newsletter at https://daytonvistas.com/newsletter
13 Aug 2026
Why Parking Is the Key to Downtown Rebirth (In Dayton and Beyond)
This conversation isn't really about parking. It's about downtown vibrancy, and important choices about what Downtown Dayton should look like in the coming years. I dig into the parking debate, add some historical context from the urban renewal era, and even highlight some subscriber comments. Follow all of my work at: https://daytonvistas.com/newsletter/
23 Jun 2026
Appalachian Migration to Dayton, Ohio: Factory Jobs, Neighborhoods, and Urban Decline
Between the 1930s and 1960s, thousands of Appalachian families came to Dayton seeking factory work. This episode traces how the migration connected to Dayton's industrial boom and decline, the neighborhoods where they lived, and what remains today. Follow all my work on Dayton history & redevelopment: https://daytonvistas.com/newsletter
16 Apr 2026
Dayton Neighborhoods: History and New Projects in South Park, Wright-Dunbar, Midtown
In this episode, I explore several Dayton neighborhoods, including South Park, Wright-Dunbar, and Midtown near the former fairgrounds site. I cover new development projects alongside the history behind these areas, including a lost stretch of Brown Street connected to Martin Sheen’s childhood and how these neighborhoods have changed over time.
Browse more neighborhood history: https://daytonvistas.com/dayton-vistas-articles/
5 Mar 2026
3 Dayton Buildings Lost in 2025 — and Why Historic Preservation Matters
3 very different buildings were demolished in Dayton in 2025, and I dig into their history and what they represented. I also address a broader question: why historic preservation matters in the first place, especially with more everyday buildings rather than famous landmarks. Links/images: https://daytonvistas.com/three-historic-buildings-lost-in-dayton-in-2025/
22 Jan 2026
5 Dayton Redevelopments to Watch in 2026: Downtown and Neighborhood Projects — and Why They Matter
In the 1st episode of the Dayton Vistas Podcast, librarian and local history author Andrew Walsh explores 5 redevelopment projects shaping Downtown Dayton and its historic neighborhoods, from the Dayton Arcade and Centre City Building to smaller-scale housing and preservation projects. Related articles:
https://daytonvistas.com/5-dayton-redevelopment-projects-2026/
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