Oregon Historic District Society 2012-2013 Membership Application

Click here to download the new Oregon Historic District Society 2012-2013 Membership Application

Just Vote No!

N0 On Issues 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D, 7D and 7B

“To protect your home and property values; also allow our vital Business District to thrive, please VOTE NO on Issues 6 & 7!”

Vote NO on Issues 6 & 7 Endorsed by: Oregon Historic District Society, Oregon District Business Association and the Dayton City Commission

To view Official Issue Verbiage & Simplified Explanation, Map of the Area Impacted and FAQs click here: Issues 6 and 7

2011 Holiday Candlelight Tour

Once again, Dayton’s Oldest Historic District would like to invite you to be a part of its  annual Holiday Candlelight Tour on December 5, 6 and 7th. A liveried guide will escort you  as you tour beautifully decorated historic homes. The last home on the tour will offer you Victorian Sweets, Champagne Punch and Coffee. Four of the District’s finest restaurants are participating in a dinner/tour option.

They are: Jays Seafood; Coco’s Bistro; Sidebar; and Boulevard Haus. You may choose the tour alone for $25 or choose the dinner/tour for $50. Menus are printed to follow. The tours will begin at 6:30 pm, 7:00 pm, 7:30 pm and 8:00 pm each evening. The 5:30 restaurant seating will allow you to join the 7:00 pm tour. The 6:30 restaurant seating will allow you to join the 8:00 pm tour. Tour participants will gather at “The Meeting House” which is 23 Van Buren Street, at their chosen tour time. A liveried guide will escort dinner/tour guests from their restaurants to “The Meeting House” at ten minutes of the hour. Please make advance reservations by calling 224-1554. To confirm your reservation, the print the reservation form and return it with payment which must be received by November 30th. Please mail to: OHDS, 33 Hess Street, Dayton, OH 45402. Tickets will be sent to you by return mail. Tickets must be brought with you the evening of the tour for admission to the homes.  Click Here: Tour Brochure, to download our printable Candlelight Tour Flyer and Here: Reservations to download our printable reservation form.

Join Us DECEMBER 5TH, 6TH, 7TH, 2011!

South Park and Oregon District Team Up to Clean Up!

We’ve partnered with updayton and need volunteers for the clean-up of the Rt. 35 overpass bridge area that connects the two neighborhoods: Saturday, July 16th, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm at the Burns – Jackson park (next to Rt. 35 in South Park). Afterwards, we will cross the bridge to the Oregon District to go to the Trolley Stop to mingle over food and drink.

Volunteers are needed for the clean up and the planning committee. To volunteer, email committee chair Demarus Crawford-White at dzc.white@gmail.com.

A Block Party with the Bard!

Bring a blanket and your friends for the Free Shakespeare! production of A Midsummer Nights Dream in Newcom Founders Park on August 5, 6, and 7. A cast of fourteen actors will perform in the heart of the Oregon District under the stars and amidst the fireflies each night (weather permitting) starting at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free (though donations will be accepted after the performance). For more information about Dayton-based Free Shakespeare!, visit www.freeshakespeare.com or www.facebook.com/spreadthewords.

Mini-Grant Time!

Every year the city of Dayton offers neighborhoods the opportunity to apply for funding for community improvements through the mini-grant program (up to $3,000).  This year’s application is due June 3 and the Oregon District is looking for a project. We are looking for something that is people-oriented and will transform the neighborhood in some way – perhaps through a series of events that will bring together neighbors who don’t  know each other or, say, involve working with other neighborhoods and/or area businesses.

Please share your ideas for how we can improve the District!

You can see a summary of the 2010 grant winners here. http://www.cityofdayton.org/departments/pcd/Pages/NeighborhoodMini-Grants.aspx

Dayton Originals Video Featuring the Oregon District