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 building in Dayton, Ohio, believed to be the site of the Wright brothers' first bicycle shop, is slated for demolition due to its severe structural decay and safety hazards.
- The building has undergone extensive renovations since the Wrights' brief occupancy in 1892, to the point where its original features are gone and they would not recognize it today.
- Despite initial efforts by the Landmarks Commission to deny demolition, the decision was overturned by the Board of Zoning Appeals due to the building's dangerous condition.
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