Welcome to Dayton View Historic District
Bounded roughly by Harvard, Salem, Superior, and Broadway in North West Dayton.
The Dayton View Historic District, home to the 1999 Rehabarama, stands out in the family of Dayton historic districts for its diversity of architectural styles extending from the late 1880s to the 1920s.
From the late Gilded Age through the Roaring Twenties, tour some of the most beautiful homes of Dayton at The Dayton View Historic District’s 2026 Home Tours. Tickets ON SALE NOW
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, experience the Dayton View Historic District Tour of Homes and explore some of the Miami Valley's most beautiful and architecturally significant historic residences.
Several of this year's featured homes have been showcased in the Dayton Daily News and The Wall Street Journal for their exceptional restoration and design. Another has even been featured in a published book because of its reported supernatural occurrences, adding an intriguing chapter to its already fascinating history.
New this year: Discover Classical has created a custom classical music playlist for each home. Each carefully curated soundtrack complements the architecture, history, and atmosphere of the residence, creating a truly immersive experience as you tour.
Whether you're passionate about historic preservation, architecture, interior design, local history, or simply enjoy exploring extraordinary homes, this is a rare opportunity to step inside some of Dayton's hidden treasures.
THE STORY OF "DAYTON VIEW"
by Howard Burba
Just how long Dayton View would have remained in a state of rural simplicity had it not been for a few far-seeing pioneers must always be a matter of speculation. Its development hinged wholly upon the construction of a bridge across the Miami.
The first charter for a bridge across any stream coursing through Dayton was obtained by Daniel Cooper in 1814, and it was for a bridge over Mad river. Nothing came of the matter, however, and it was not until Jan. 27, 1816, that a meeting was held at the tavern of Col. Grimes to take actual steps looking toward its erection. But this plan fell through, and it was not until 1817 that it was built by the county. READ MORE
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Historic Home Interiors of the Dayton View Historic District