Grafton Hill in Dayton in Montgomery County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
212 Central Avenue
Dayton, Ohio
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 27, 2024
1. 212 Central Avenue Marker
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. 39° 46.009′ N, 84° 12.412′ W. Marker is in Dayton, Ohio, in Montgomery County. It is in Grafton Hill. Marker is on Central Avenue north of Superior Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 212 Central Ave, Dayton OH 45406, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Winterlich House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Deeds Barn (about 500 feet away); Kumler House (about 500 feet away); Dayton Masonic Temple (approx. ¼ mile away); The Dayton Art Institute Centennial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sarajevo Vijećnica (City Hall) (approx. 0.3 miles away); Novi Grad Historic City Hall (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Stari Most (Old Bridge) (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dayton.
Regarding 212 Central Avenue. Excerpts from the National Register nomination for the Central Avenue Historic District, which includes
this page online
Craven House (212 Central Avenue), c.1888: Essentially rectangular two and one-half story brick Queen Anne with a very large scale three-story octagonal tower which forms a bay advancing from the front (west) elevation.…
The original or very early residents of the district included: … 212 Central Avenue: James Craven, Principal, Huffman School.
Also see . . . Central Avenue Historic District (PDF). National Register nomination for the district, which was listed in 1982. (Prepared by Michael Thomas Pekarek, Ohio Historic Preservation Office; via National Archives) (Submitted on June 20, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 27, 2024
2. 212 Central Avenue Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 20, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 20, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 43 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 20, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
