Gem City History: Dayton’s Famous Actors
You may be shocked to know that some pretty famous and important celebrities have come from the Dayton area. The Gem City is home to several well known actors,…
Gem City History: The Wright Brothers
The Gem City is home to several innovative and inventive minds, but perhaps none are as recognizable as The Wright Brothers and their invention of flight. So this time…
Gem City History: David A. Sinclair
In the Dayton bubble, some see Sinclair Community College as nothing more than a place just to go and get a cheap education. Yet, if you ask any…
Gem City History: The Mother of all Inventions
Last week on Gem City History we took a look at the legacy and many inventions of Charles Kettering, Dayton’s most prolific inventor. However, he was not the only…
Gem City History: The Legacy of Charles “Boss” Kettering
This is an extended version of the article found in the 26th edition of The Clarion. Enjoy 500 extra words about the story of Charles “Boss Ket” Kettering. We…
Gem City History: Dayton Dragons
If you’ve lived in Dayton for more than a year, than you’ve most likely heard of the Dayton Dragons baseball team. They are synonymous with Dayton, and have…