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Nomination for Independent Order of Oddfellows, Dayton Lodge No. 273

The case file that argued this property on to the National Register: 3,947 words across 33 pages, filed in 1984. Read by 4 independent recognisers, of which at least 3 had to agree before a line was published.

Source document Held by the National Archives in Record Group 79 as reference 84000109, where it exists only as a scan with no text layer. The words below were read off that scan by 4 independent recognisers at two resolutions. Only lines that at least 3 of them returned identically appear below; where they disagreed, the line is withheld rather than guessed, so some of the form's furniture is missing. Spelling is never corrected, so a stray character that all the readers agreed on is the recogniser's and the typewriter's.. Nothing is summarised, corrected or written by this site. See the catalogue record, or return to the property.

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The catalogue entry the section above was filed under.

NPS Form 10-900 OMB No. 1024-0018 Exp. 10-31-84 United States Department of the Interior National Park Service date entered OCT 25 1984 See instructions in How to Complete National Register Forms and or common street & number 8 LaBelle Street city, town -vicinity of state Ohio 3. Classification -district _ occupied . agriculture x building(s) X private - work in progress - in process - yes: restricted -being considered _ military 4. Owner of Property Applicant- Nirmal K. Mondo1 5. Location of Legal Description courthouse, registry of deeds, etc. Montgomery County Cour thouse has this property been determined eligible? - yes x no : 12|77 No.

11443-02350, Day782-43 _ federal both museum transportation Dayton code Montgomery Accessible government Category entertainment county OSHPO educational commercial Columbus religious site structure received industrial Status park Ownership object (3-82) local scientific Ohio Third Street 6. Representation in Existing Surveys National Register of Historic Places Public Acquisition Inventory-Nomination Form not for publication private residence Present Use 1. Name 2. Location Type all entries-complete applicable sections Owner- Alberta Stevens Copy of owner's letter of awareness of this application attached.Original with For NPS use only SEP 1 9 1984 Independent Order of Oddfellows, Dayton Lodge No.

273 X yes: unrestricted x other: vacant 039 date historic title public Ohio Historic Inventory 3540 Tiffany Drive _ original site _excellent moved date Describe the present and original (if known) physical appearance

Description of the property

eight feet long and a depth of sixty-six feet, churches, it is the largest building in the district, being a full story higher than the No. 1,2,3, and 4). The pressed brick faced structure has a very strong architectural character on the West section of the facade above the water table is composed of a pressed buff brick matching 1 and 5). The main temple facade is composed of red pressed brick above the basement level. A symme- trical design is highlighted with decorative insertions of limestone and multi-colored with the same common brick used in the rear and side walls. the bays adds to this effect, as well as providing an impression of size and strength to Condition unexposed Exterior: fair 7.

Description It reflects the surrounding community by incorporating and modifying many of the materials Check one metal cornice once again reflects the limestone foundation in size and color.The cornice and styles used in nearby residences and religious structures.With the exception of the dart molding.Separated by brickwork is a molding fasces topping and a row of dentil the building. with an intricate pattern of brick voissqirsand corbelled brick.The same detail of segmented cornice and the parapet is finished off by using split tile of dark vitreous ceramic. are composed of the sandstone cymatium, pressed brick, and sheetmetal forming a cyma reversa designated historic district of single family homes of mid to late 19th Century architecture.

the native limestone iswater table ofmassive sandstone blocks cut in a rustic pattern.The accent on horizontal lines at this level.(Reference black and white photographs No. (Reference black and white photographs No.3 and 6). I.0.0.F.Dayton Lodge No,273 isa pressed brick building located approximately one mile -ruins -altered - deteriorated The lodge is an imposing early 20th Century structure, marking a major entrance to a locally There is a heavy brick medallions, symbolic of the building's functions, A soldier course of bricks run each theatre window on the second floor and the balcony window above it is treated as one adjoining commercial and residential building. (Reference black and white photographs the sandstone both in color and rustic pattern. This pattern is continued on the voussoirs over the windows and the service door.

These voussoirs are composed of tapered bricks There are three recessed center bays. The emphasis here is on verticality. For example The lodge is capped by a hipped slate roof within a metallic boxed cornice.

The sheet The The projecting columns of brick separating archways is repeated over two windows on the southern end of the facade.Front window sills opening providing the impression of tall windows.T first and second floor facade is cut in the form of a quirked cyma recta.T east of the center of Dayton.It is three and one half stories high with a facade eighty- -good Areas of Significance - Check and justify below - archeology-historic - agriculture X social/ X 1900 other (specify) in the neighborhood before the days of social security, unemployment compensation, welfare, Revival style including rusticated raised basement, geometric medallions, segmented arched many different businesses and residences. Also, because of the building's large scale relative to most of the other buildings in that area, it visually stands on it's own.

Social and Service: Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I,O.O.F.) was one of the oldest and largest fraternal commands brothers to visit the sick, relieve the distressed, bury the dead, and educate the unemployment, provide for the burial of poor members, and clothe, house, and educate orphans The first Odd Fellows Lodge in Dayton was established May 3, 1833. Dayton Lodge No. 273, largest in the Dayton area, The Laßelle St, lodge, built in 1911, was the first permanent world the Odd Fellows were foremen, tinners, truckers, clerks, patternmakers, machinists, policemen, woodworkers, lawyers, and small businessmen, Neither income or religion was a 1700-1799 1800-1899 1400-1499 communications transportation commerce 1500-1599 economics engineering military industry humanitarian philosophy art Friendship.

theater Period literature music law exploration/settlement science -conservation Specific dates Criterion A as representing the social and humanitarian role of the fraternal organization services and is an important reminder of the strength of community pride and fellowship.

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Significance sculpture The lodge is significant under Criterion Cas emboding influences of the Second Renaissance The location of the lodge is significant.Instead of placing this prestigious building in company with other such buildings in the downtown area it was built within walking distance orphans.Due and contributions were used to aid member families distressed by illness or Statement of Significance

Statement of significance

(in one paragraph) _education entrance and delineation of floors by string courses. home for the lodge. _invention Odd Fellows movement through Daughters of Rebekah sister lodges which admitted men as non- The time that this lodge was built was the most flourishing period of the I.o.o.F.movement. The occupations of the officers and committeemen of Dayton Lodge No.273 in 19ll reflect the -prehistoric -politics/government of the community itserved.The building sits on a quiet street of mostly small vernacular the lodge, community planning architecture 19th Century residential structures. It is located near Fifth Street and serves, not only organizations in the United States. Begun in Great Britain, the movement was imported to the sixth lodge in the area, was instituted April 30, 1855. Membership grew steadily in which to meet.

By 1908 Lodge No, 273 had a membership of 368 brothers, making it the hard-working, moderate income neighborhood in which the lodge was located. In the working Builder/Architect Peters, Herman and Brown as a focal point from Laßelle Street, but also from the main thoroughfare which houses the United States in 1802 when a lodge was founded in Baltimore. The order's seal solemnly and regalia which brought people together under the "Triple Links" of Love, Truth, and through the latter half of the 19th century, and the lodge rented several different halls barrier to membership. Jewish, Catholic, and many Protestant faiths were represented in 1911 1600-1699 archeology-prehistoric medicare and low-cost life insurance.The lodge served as the center for vital community in Odd Fellows Homes established across the United States.Women also participated in the 9.

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Bibliography, boundary description, and the people who prepared and reviewed the nomination.

Major Bibliographical References 10. Geographical Data _ state 11. Form Prepared By Pat Foltz, Director, Montgomery County Historical Society date April 1984 street & number 665), I hereby nominate this property for inclusion in the National Register and certify that it has been evaluated State Historic Preservation Officer signature U.S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE : 1983 0 - 419-311 45402 45420 date county code organization Zone Easting Northing Attest: Dayton name/title Dayton North Quadrangle national Quadrangle name UTM References Verbal boundary description and justification 12. State Historic Preservation Officer Certification 3540 Tiffany Dr.

The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: (cont'd.) Acreage of nominated property less than one List all states and counties for properties overlapping state or county boundaries Xlocal Entered in the Chief of Registration city or town Montgomery County Record Office. Information on ownership of the property was obtained through: Keeper of the National Register For NPS use only Quadrangle scale 1:24000 recorded 8 Mar 1945 measuring approximately 88' X 66' Nirmal K. Mondol 7 N. Main St. according to the criteria and procedures set forth by the National Park Service. National Register I hereby certify that this property is included in the National Register telephone As the designated State Historic Preservation Officer for the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966(Public Law 89- A|16 NPS Form 10-900-a OMB No. 1024-0018 Exp.

10-31-84 For NPS use only black and white photograph No. 1). and Nos. 12-19 The building had remained unchanged since it's completion in 1911, however, in the past The entrance doorway has matching oak veneer double doors with a narrow glass transom. The to ceiling with rotting balcony timbers, falling plaster and buckled floor to ceiling with Interior: Condition: Page Inventory-Nomination Form National Park Service National Register of Historic Places the stairways.A replacement solid core flush door provides the emergency exit from the are at the back of the stage. The main entryway has original Mosaic floor matching that in the vestibule. Stairway has (3-82) rotting balcony timbers, falling plaster and buckled floor from standing water. original glass center panels have been recently replaced with inappropriate plywood panels.

are faced with wood.Five of the original institutional type light fixtures still remain At the present time the deterioration from water damage has not yet affected the structural date entered decade, regular maintenance was not performed and the interior plaster work and wood United States Department of the Interior impact on the surrounding neighborhood has a blighting and demoralizing effect. flooring have suffered from extensive water damage. The second floor is a theatre with a three sided balcony suspended from the ceiling with received Item number square, panelled newell posts and banisters. The decorative plaster ceiling has a cove integrity of the building. However, the building in it's present condition with this much suspended from the ceiling. A narrow plaster border around the stage features a Greek key black and white photograph No.

9.) Painted mural backdrops of classical inspired interiors The large double hung windows (2' X 2' in the sides and rear and 1' X 1' in the front) are in various stages of deterioration, due to weathering, neglect and vandalism. (Reference DESCRIPTION Continuation sheet and picture railing.Original light fixtures have been removed.First floor ceilings significant woodwork on the first floor.Awide chair rail protects the walls in the Five small commemorative plaster plaques decorate balcony and front theatre balcony to the fire escape.The balcony level is.severely deteriorated from floor The remaining service doors to the lower level have deteriorated due to water standing in iron turnbuckles.The decorated plaster ceiling has a cove and picture rail.The beams Ohio NPS Form 10-900-a OMB No. 1024-0018 Exp.

10-31-84 For NPS use only such entertainment as musical numbers, readings and skits, usually followed by refreshments Ways and Means Committee, became a noted Dayton lawyer who ran for judge several times as from the Dayton area from 1921 to 1931. Many of Lodge No. 273's brothers were first or Both memberships and participation began to decline during the late 1930's and 1940's. of the Odd Fellows, and more people began to use radio, television, and spectator sports to Lodges, compared to the eighteen lodges which had participated in the 1911 opening of the at 1500 East Fifth Street, had already been sold to Harry A. Sluesser on September 26, 1923. der of lots 2035 and 2036 and the I.O.O.F. Hall to Alberta Stevens for release of the Lodge No. 273, the last Odd Fellows chapter in Dayton.

In addition to the exterior architectural significance, the interior displays significant (3-82) National Register of Historic Places providing both financial and spiritual support. Inventory-Nomination Form LaBelle Street lodge.Most remaining chapters reverted to rentingmeeting space.The National Park Service Most notable features are the mosaic floors in the main entranceway and the ornamentation an independent.C.J.Weinman owned a small machine company and received several patents. received Government and private industry had assumed many of the financial and charitable functions Fellows and Rebekah lodges involved more than dues collecting and votes on officers and Roy G.Fitzgerald, an attorney who served as master of ceremonies at the evening dedication, features which convey the building's use as a lodge hall and neighborhood social center.

United States Department of the Interior Street lodge published a small monthly magazine,The Good Fellowship News,asa service to of the theatre/stage area. by $.25 the dues of each brother in Lodge No.273 and by adverstisements from local business- dale entered Independent Order of Oddfellows, Dayton Lodge No. 273, Dayton past Grand Masters were held here,afere concertsby the Montgomery County Odd Fellows Band. The Odd Fellows Lodge, with its Tuesday night meetings an important part of their community, Finally, Trustees Gilbert Philpot and Chester C. Schaaf of the Odd ,Fellows deeded the remain- new members. Members were enjoined to visit brothers and sisters who were ill and to attend From October, 1929 through 1932 the Goodfellowship Club No. 2, operating from the Laßelle second generation German immigrants, most of whom were skilled workers or small businessmen.

fill their leisure time. By 1953 there were only eight Dayton Area Odd Fellow and Rebekah men. The SIGNIFICANCE Continuation sheet the funerals and comfort the bereaved families of deceased members.Meetings often included mortgage owning.Before the transaction was completed on December 17,1982,the Dayton Lodge The hall saw much use during it's first three decades.The weekly meetings of the Odd Item number served in the basement cafeteria. Some brothers gained prominence in the Dayton Community.Frank member of the the area I.o.o.F.The magazine accepted articles from members of any local I.o.o.F.Lodge NPS Form 10-900-a OMB No. 1024-0018 Exp. 10-31-84 For NPS use only I.O.O.F. Dayton Lodge No. 273, Montgomery County, Dayton, Ohio Information on the early owners, previous locations of Lodge No. 273, and occupations I.O.O.F. of Dayton, Fraternal Lodge No.

510, By-Laws of Fraternal Lodge 510. Information on the lodges, history, and memberships of the Odd Fellows in Dayton Conover, Charlotte Reeve, 4 Vols., New York: Lewis Historical Publishing Co., 1932. Conover, Frank, ed., Portraits and Biographical Records of the City of Dayton and Montgomery County, Ohio, Dayton: A. W. Bowen & Co., 1887. Drury, Rev. A. W., History of the City of Dayton and Montgomery County, Chicago-Dayton: S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1909. Robert O. Law Co., 1919. Dayton Daily News, October 21, 25 and 26, 1911. Dayton Journal Herald, October 25 and 26, 1911. 1880-1982. Periodical: received Continuation sheet The Goodfellowship News.

Inventory-Nomination Form Dayton and Montgomery County Resources and People, Item number National Park Service National Register of Historic Places United States Department of the Interior of its members was found in: Details on the opening of the building located in: date entered Hoover,John C.,et alii.,Memoirs of the Miami Valley,3 Vols.Chicago: as well as biographical essays on some of its members are found in: Odd Fellows: Dayton: Christian Publsihing House, 1883. William's Dayton City Directory. Cincinnati: The William's Directory Co., For facts on the purposes, organization, and activities of the Independent Order of Grosh, Aaron Burt, The Odd Fellows Manual. Philadelphia: H. C. Peck, 1852. History of Dayton, Ohio. Dayton: United Brethern Publishing House, 1889.

Page (3-82) WASO Form - 177 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ("R" June 1984) NATIONAL PARK SERVICE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES EVALUATION/RETURN SHEET Lodge No. 273 Entered in tha Action: nomination by person or local government owner objection Federal Agency: . -appeal -sample J request - NR decision _ see continuation sheet _substantive reasons discussed below 1. Name 2. Location 3. Classification Public Acquisition 4. Owner of Property 5. Location of Legal Description 6. Representation in Existing Surveys 7.

Description J excellent -unaltered J original site J moved resubmission Accessible Category Ownership deteriorated alterations/integrity Condition Date REJECT ruins fair Status Reviewer unexposed Recom./Criteria Montgomery County RETURN clarity boundary selection ACCEPT completeness Substantive Review: Describe the present and original (if known)physical appearance Nomination returned for: technical corrections cited below Present Use summary paragraph Has this property been determined eligible? Reviewer's comments: Check one Working No. Discipline National Register Independent Order of Oddfellows,Dayton good yes SEP ) 1984 8. Significance Statement of Significance (in one paragraph) J summary paragraph justification of exception Other 10. Geographical Data Acreage of nominated property Verbal boundary description and justification 11.

Form Prepared By The evaluated significance of this property within the state is: - Phone: - completeness Date Signed clarity state Builder/Architect context Maps title national UTM References Photographs local Quadrangle name Specific dates Questions concerning this nomination may be directed to State Historic Preservation Officer signature 9. Major Bibliographical References applicable criteria relating significance to the resource relationship of integrity to significance 12. State Historic Preservation Officer Certification justification of areas checked Comments for any item may be continued on an attached sheet Areas of Significance-Check and justify below Period BINGO 273 MARK BEACHLER ASSOCIATES, INC. 104 Brown Street, Dayton, OH 45402 I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 273 8 LaBelle Street, Dayton Phot ographer: Nirmal K.

Mondo1 February 24 and 25, 1984 Architecture Planning Historic 3540 Tiffany Drive Front Facade Looking N.E. Preservation Interior Design Negative with Nirmal K. Mondol Montgomery County, Ohio Dayton, Ohio 45420 MARK BEACHLER ASSOCIATES, INC. 104 Brown Street, Dayton, OH 45402 I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 273 8 LaBelle Street, Dayton Montgomery County, Ohio February 24 and 25, 1984 Architecture Planning Historic 3540 Tiffany Drive Preservation Interior Design Negative with Nirmal K. Mondol Rear View Looking S.W. #2 of ll Photographs Dayton, Ohio 45420 MARK BEACHLER ASSOCIATES, INC. 104 Brown Street, Dayton, OH 45402 I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 273 8 LaBelle Street, Dayton Montgomery County, Ohio Nirmal K. Mondol February 24 and 25, 1984 Architecture Planning Historic Photographer: 3540 Tiffany Drive Front Facade Looking East Preservation Interior Design Negative with Nirmal K.

Mondol #3 of ll Photographs Dayton, Ohio 45420 MARK BEACHLER ASSOCIATES, INC. 104 Brown Street, Dayton, OH 45402 I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 273 8 LaBelle Street, Dayton Montgomery County, Ohio February 24 and 25, 1984 Architecture Planning Historic Preservation Interior Design Streetscape Looking S.E. Negative with Nirmal K. Mondol 3540 Tiffany Drive #4 of 1l Photographs Dayton, Ohio 45420 IOOF MARK BEACHLER ASSOCIATES, INC. 104 Brown Street, Dayton, OH 45402 I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 273 8 LaBelle Street, Dayton Montgomery County, Ohio Nirmal K. Mondol February 24 and 25, 1984 Photographer: Architecture Planning Historic Main Entrance Details Preservation Interior Design 3540 Tiffany Drive Negative with Nirmal K. Mondol #5 of 1l Photographs Dayton, Ohio 45420 MARK BEACHLER ASSOCIATES, INC. 104 Brown Street, Dayton, OH 45402 I.O.O.F. Lodge No.

273 8 Laßelle Street, Dayton Montgomery County, Ohio February 24 and 25, 1984 3540 Tiffany Drive Preservation Interior Design Architecture Planning Historic Negative with Nirmal K. Mondol Cornice and Brick Medallions #6 of ll Photographs Dayton, Ohio 45420 MARK BEACHLER ASSOCIATES, INC. 104 Brown Street, Dayton, OH 45402 I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 273 8 Laßelle Street, Dayton Montgomery County, Ohio February 24 and 25, 1984 Architecture Planning Historic 3540 Tiffany Drive Preservation Interior Design Stairs, Railings and Foyer Negative with Nirmal K. Mondol #7 of 1l Photographs Dayton, Ohio 45420 MARK BEACHLER ASSOCIATES, INC. 104 Brown Street, Dayton, OH 45402 I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 273 8 LaBelle Street, Dayton Nirmal K. Mondol February 24 and 25, 1984 Photographer: Typical Meeting Room 3540 Tiffany Drive Architecture Planning Historic Negative with Nirmal K.

Mondol Montgomery County, Ohio #8 of 1l Photographs Dayton, Ohio 45420 MARK BEACHLER ASSOCIATES, INC. 104 Brown Street, Dayton, OH 45402 I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 273 8 LaBelle Street, Dayton Montgomery County, Ohio February 24 and 25, 1984 Balcony, Commemorative Plaque Architecture Planning Historic Preservation Interior Design 3540 Tiffany Drive Negative with Nirmal K. Mondol #9 of 1l Photographs Dayton, Ohio 45420 Photographer: Nirmal K. Mondol MARK BEACHLER ASSOCIATES, INC. 104 Brown Street. Dayton, OH 45402 I.O.O.F. Lodge No. 273 8 LaBelle Street, Dayton Montgomery County, Ohio February 24 and 25, 1984 Basement Cafeteria Photographer: Architecture Planning Historic 3540 Tiffany Drive Negative with Nirmal K. Mondol Nirmal K. Mondol #10 of 1l Photographs Preservation Interior Design MARK BEACHLER ASSOCIATES, INC. 104 Brown Street, Dayton, OH 45402 I.O.O.F. Lodge No.

273 Montgomery County, Ohio Nirmal K. Mondol February 24 and 25, 1984 Attic Construction Photographer: Architecture Planning Historic Preservation Interior Design Negative with Nirmal K. Mondol 3540 Tiffany Drive 8 LaBelle Street, Dayton Dayton, Ohio 45420 No. 12 NAME : 1.0.O.F. Lodge ADDRESS : 8 Laßelle Street July 2, 1984 LOCATION OF NEGATIVES: 3540 Tiffany Drive Montgomery DATE: STATE: COUNTY: Ohio VIEW: Auditorium Stage Looking North CITY: NAME OF PHOTOGRAPHER: Ni rmal K. Mondol 1.0.O.F. Lodge 8 LaBelle Street COUNTY : LOCATION OF NEGATIVES :1 Montgomery DATE: Auditorium Stage Showing Grave ADDRESS: VIEW: Ohio CITY: NAME: 3540 Tiffany Drive NAME OF PHOTOGRAPHER: Nirmal K. Mondol No. 13 July 2, 1984 STATE: NAME : 1.0.O.F. Lodge COUNTY : July 2, 1984 Nirmal K.

Mondol Montgomery No.14 3540 Tiffany Drive DATE: STATE: ADDRESS: VIEW: Ohio Stage West Wing LOCATION OF NEGATIVES: CITY: 8 LaBelle Street Dayton, Ohio 45420 NAME OF PHOTOGRAPHER: No. 15 1.0.O.F. Lodge ADDRESS : Nirmal K. Mondol Montgomery Ohio 3540 Tiffany Drive COUNTY: CITY: STATE: DATE: NAME: VIEW: Stage East Wing and Border (Fasces Dayton, Ohio 8 LaBelle Street NAME OF PHOTOGRAPHER: July 2, 1984 LOCATION OF NEGATIVES: 1.0.O.F. Lodge 8 Laßelle Street COUNTY : S TATE: Ohio July 2, 1984 Nirmal K. Mondol Mon tgomery DATE: ADDRESS: VIEW: NAME: CITY: 3540 Tiffany Drive Stage Grave Close Up View NAME OF PHOTOGRAPHER: Dayton, Ohio 1.0.O.F. Lodge 8 LaBelle Street July 2, 1984 Nirmal K.

Mondol Montgomery No.17 DATE: ADDRESS: COUNTY: STATE: North and South America CITY: VIEW: Dayton,Ohio Stage Border Top and Plaque of NAME: Ohio 3540 Tiffany Drive LOCATION OF NEGATIVES :l NAME OF PHOTOGRAPHER: 1.0.O.F. Lodge 8 LaBelle Street S TATE: July 2, 1984 Nirmal K. Mondol 3540 Tiffany Drive Montgomery Border ADDRESS: COUNTY: DATE: Ohio Close Up Paster of Paris Stage NAME: VIEW: CITY: NAME OF PHOTOGRAPHER: Dayton,Ohio Dayton, Ohio 45420 No.18 1.0.O.F. Lodge 8 LaBelle Street COUNTY : July 2, 1984 Nirmal K. Mondol Shown In View 6 Montgomery DATE: NAME: ADDRESS: STATE: Ohio No.19 VIEW: 3540 Tiffany Drive NAME OF PHOTOGRAPHER: Close Up of Stage Top Plaque CITY: LOCATION OF NEGATIVES: DAYTON NORTH QUADRANGLE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR UNITED STATES OHIO-MUNTGOMERY CU DAYTON NORTH, OHIO 513-298-7092 February 2, 1984 certification.

Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio Sincerely, This is to certify that I have agreed to sell toM.K.Mondo1 To Whom It May Concern: 6LaBelle, and I am aware that he is applying for historic Alberta Stephens Ohio Historic Preservation Office 1985 Velma Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 September 14, 1984 SINCE 1885 Ms. Carol Shull, Chief 1100 L Street, N.W. Old Union School Beatty, Louis, House of the Deaf and Dumb Jones Hall - Youngstown State University Independent Order of Oddfellows Dayton Lodge No. 273 Mont gomery WRL/BAP: rs 614/466-1500 SOCIETY Mahoning Enclosures Extension Sincerely, Coshocton Franklin Erie County Cuyahoga Hamilton HISTORICAL Peters/Kupferschmid House New Submissions Lamberson-Markley Houses State Historic Preservation Officer National Register of Historic Places notification procedures have been followed for these submissions.

Enclosed are ten new National Register nominations.All of the appropriate National Park Service W.Ray Luce Poland South Main Street District-- Dear Carol: Ohio Institution for the Education Cermak Building Department of the Interior Please contact me if you have any questions. Procter & Collier/Beau Brummell Building Washington, D.C. 20240

What happened here

An account from the chapter on Dayton city, in the words of 1882.

1882, Dayton City

Con Tents

A Typical Frontier Vavern - Daytou Contained Nine Dwellings in 1799- - Several Roads Opened--Monument Avenue Cleared--Main Street a Narrow Wagon Road - Settlements Few and Far Between - Hardships of Pioneer Life--Tidian War Apprehended - Block House Built - Schooi Opened in the Block House- - First Distillery Started - Cooper's Saw Mill - Corn Cracker - Hogs Introduced - Feed on Mast - Attacked by Wild Animals--First Flat Boat Launched-Sheep Introduced - Cost of Groceries at Cinciunati - Little Money jin Circulation - Business Conducted by Barter - Value of Diffsrent Kinds of Skins--Cut Money - McDougal's Store - Trade with the Indians - First Child Boro in Dayton - Taxation in 1800 - First Wedding - Census in 1801 - First Miuister - - Methodists - Presbyterians--Log Meeting House - First Grave Yard - - Jobn W.

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