Discover Dayton’s Rich Heritage with Dayton History!

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The History of Dayton History

Learn how Colonel Deeds started the park and how much it has grown!

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Archive/Research

Experience the region’s local history by reading about some of our neighborhoods, learn from oral histories and browse some selections from our outstanding image collection.

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Digital Photo Archive

Photographs are one of the most important and largest parts of our collections here at Dayton History. Explore our Digital Photo Archive featuring more than 40,000 images.

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The Collections Corner

Learn about exciting stories from our collection.

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Flood Donors

Carillon Historical Park features the Great 1913 Flood exhibit building where guests can view original flood-related objects, read harrowing first-hand accounts of post-flood days, and witness the devastation and rebirth of the region through photographs and film.