A building in Dayton, Ohio, that once housed the Wright brothers’ first bicycle shop is slated for demolition.
According to officials from the city of Dayton, in 1892, the Wrights occupied space in the building located at 1005 West Third St.
Wright Brothers’ First Shop Scheduled for Demolition
Building used by the siblings as a bike shop in Dayton, Ohio, to be torn down in 2022.
Key Takeaways:
- A dilapidated building in Dayton, Ohio, believed to be the site of the Wright brothers' first bicycle shop in 1892, is slated for demolition.
- The building has undergone significant renovations since the Wrights' tenancy, including the removal of its original facade, rendering it unrecognizable from its original form.
- After years of unfulfilled restoration efforts and an initial denial by the Landmarks Commission, the Board of Zoning Appeals approved demolition due to the building's severe structural decay and safety hazards.
- Demolition is expected within months, with plans to salvage some components and maintain an existing sign acknowledging the Wright brothers' historical presence at the location.
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