Description: Caption reads: “S. N. Brown & Co. –Carriage factory. Scene from Fifth Street Bridge, Dayton, Ohio. October 22, 1904.” Ohio underwent tremendous change in the late nineteenth century. While Ohio had boasted one of the most diverse economies in the United States of America before the Civil War, agriculture still dominated. During the late 1800s, industrialization erupted in the state. Thousands of people moved into Ohio's cities, seeking jobs in the new industries. These people included former residents of Ohio's rural communities, people from within the United States, and also foreigners. Ohio's population grew quickly, from just over 2.3 million residents in 1860 to approximately 4.2 million people. The state's cities swelled, initially causing numerous problems for local governments as they tried to meet the needs of the new residents. Dayton was heavily involved in Ohio's early industrialization. By the late 1800s, the community had become the center of many types of industry, including publishing businesses and a number of companies who manufactured farm implements . View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B02F07_014_1
Subjects: Carriages & coaches--Ohio--Dayton--1890-1910; Dayton (Ohio)--1930-1940; Dayton (Ohio)--Buildings, structures, etc
Places: Dayton (Ohio); Montgomery County (Ohio)
 

Description: Caption reads "On south abutment of Madriver State Dam, March 15, 1933. 3:11 p.m.". View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B05F06_008
Subjects: Dams--1930-1940; Dams--Ohio--Dayton Region--History--20th century--Pictorial works
Places: Dayton (Ohio); Montgomery County (Ohio)
 

Description: Reverse reads: "Montgomery Co. Dayton, O., Feb. 3, 1938- OAKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL- FOR OFFICE FILE ONLY DO NOT REMOVE." Oakwood High School is part of the Oakwood City School District, in Montgomery County, Ohio. The building in this photo is still used. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B09F07_017_001
Subjects: Dayton Public Schools; Dayton (Ohio)--Buildings, structures, etc.; Schools--1930-1940; Schools--Ohio; School buildings--Ohio; Architecture--Ohio--Pictorial works; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project
Places: Dayton (Ohio); Montgomery (Ohio)
 

Description: Reverse reads: "Montgomery County at Sulpher Grove, Ohio Addition being build to Wayne Twp.School- July 15,1936." This is a photograph of construction being done at Wayne Township School in Dayton, Ohio. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B09F07_026_001
Subjects: Dayton (Ohio)--Buildings, structures, etc.; Schools--1930-1940; Schools--Ohio; School buildings--Ohio; Architecture--Ohio--Pictorial works; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project
Places: Dayton (Ohio); Montgomery County (Ohio)
 

Description: Reverse reads: "Montg. Co. Dayton, O. April 23, 1937 Main St. Bridge from N." The large building seen across the river is Steele High School. The school, which was built in 1984 served as Dayton’s only high school until 1906. Because of high maintenance costs, it closed in the late 1930s, and the building was demolished in the late 1940s. The Main St. Bridge, which crosses the Great Miami River, is on the right of this photo. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: SA1039AV_B09F05_014_001
Subjects: Great Miami River (Ohio); Dayton (Ohio)--Buildings, structures, etc.; High schools--Ohio; Schools--1930-1940; Schools--Ohio; School buildings--Ohio; Architecture--Ohio--Pictorial works; Ohio--History--Pictorial works; Federal Writers' Project
Places: Dayton (Ohio); Montgomery County (Ohio)