Dayton Vistas Podcast

Andrew Walsh
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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.

Episodes

  1. Jun 23

    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

    15 min

  2. Apr 16

    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/

    32 min

  3. Mar 5

    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/

    23 min

  4. Jan 22

    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/

    28 min
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About

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.

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  • Creator
    Andrew Walsh
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 All rights reserved.
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    Dayton Vistas Podcast