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| The Patterson Homestead Historic House Museum   pen to the public on a regular basis since 1975, the historic house museum provides a glimpse into the multi-generational lives of Dayton’s influential Patterson family, who lived on the site from 1804 to 1904. The Federal style house, which was constructed in three major components between 1810 and 1850, was originally the home of Revolutionary War veteran Colonel Robert Patterson and his wife, Elizabeth Lindsay Patterson. In 1840, ownership passed to their son and daughter-in-law Jefferson and Julia Johnston Patterson. They raised nine children in the farmhouse, several of whom would become community leaders and philanthropists in early 20th century Dayton. Two of Jefferson and Julia’s children, John H. and Frank J. Patterson, co-founded The National Cash Register Company (NCR) in 1884 and eventually built the factory complex on the northern fields of the old family farm. Frank J. Patterson’s son, Jefferson, donated the house and its 8.5 acres to the City of Dayton in 1953 for use as a meeting center and family memorial. At the time of donation, the house was presented fully furnished with 18th and 19th century antiques along with several original family pieces. Over the years, the artifact collection has grown to include more family-related artifacts that are housed in six period rooms. An exhibit gallery showcases the NCR story. Museum Operations 
DROP-IN TOURS are offered Thursday through Saturdays from 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m.
ADMISSION FEES Suggested donation
of $2.00 per person. Directions to the Museum
SOUTHBOUND I-75Exit at the Edwin C. Moses Boulevard exit. Turn left onto Edwin C. Moses Boulevard and continue to Stewart Street. At Stewart Street, turn right. Continue on Stewart Street to the 3rd traffic light at Brown Street. At Brown Street, turn right. Continue on Brown through 2 traffic lights. After the 2nd light, look for Sawmill Road on the right. The driveway to The Patterson Homestead Museum is immediately past Sawmill Road. Turn right onto the drive and follow it around the main house to the parking lot behind.
NORTHBOUND I-75Exit at the Edwin C. Moses Boulevard exit. Turn right onto Edwin C. Moses Boulevard and continue to Stewart Street. At Stewart Street, turn right. Continue on Stewart to the 3rd traffic light at Brown Street. At Brown Street, turn right. Continue on Brown Street through 2 traffic lights. After the 2nd light, look for Sawmill Road on the right. The driveway to The Patterson Homestead Museum is immediately past Sawmill Road. Turn right onto the drive and follow it around the main house to the parking lot behind. BACK TO TOP |
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Address, Information1815 Brown Street Dayton, OH 45409 |