Dayton's Canal History: Its Rise and Fall and What Replaced It

See more of my writing on Dayton history and urban redevelopment at https://daytonvistas.com/ The fact that Dayton once had a canal it is not a big secret. But many details about the old canal aren’t as widely known, like how exactly it was used on a daily basis, and what conditions led to its growth as well as its decline which started a lot sooner than you might guess. It's also interesting to investigate what canal-era buildings survive to the present day. Join my newsletter to stay updated on my writing, new book projects, and speaking events: https://daytonvistas.com/newsletter/