Dayton, since 1796

Dayton ( ) is a city in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. We’re gathering its old postcards, photos and papers from public archives right now.

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230 years of Dayton

Every find lands on the timeline as it comes in. Gaps show where the archives go quiet, and where neighbors can help.

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