Deeds Barn
the Replica
— With the Original, in It’s Third Location —
This is a replica of the carriage barn that stood behind the home of Edward and Edith Deeds at 319 Central Avenue in Dayton.
In the original barn, from 1908 to 1912, a group of young engineers and inventors headed by Deeds and Charles F. Kettering developed the modern electric automobile ignition, starter and lighting systems. Nicknamed the “Barn Gang,” the group became the nucleus of the Dayton Engineering Laboratories Company (DELCO).
Replica built in 1949 in Carillon Historical Park.
signage funded by Warren E. and Thelma L. Snyder
The third marker (inside) reads;
Deeds Barn
In this barn once located at 319 Central
Avenue in Dayton, Charles Franklin Kettering
invented the electric ignition and the self-
starter which revolutionized the automobile
industry and in 1909 led to the founding of
the Dayton Engineering Laboratories Company
(Delco). Kettering formed a partnership
with NCR executive Edward A, Deeds and the
barn which stood behind the Deeds home became
Kettering’s workshop. Listed on the National
Registry of Historic Places, the Deeds barn
was saved from destruction by the Kettering-
Moraine
this page online
Erected by Warren E. and Thelma L. Snyder.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles.
Location. 39° 43.695′ N, 84° 12.041′ W. Marker is in Dayton, Ohio, in Montgomery County. It is in University Park. Marker can be reached from Carillon Boulevard. Marker is in Carillon Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 Carillon Blvd, Dayton OH 45409, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Old River Park Swimming Pool Light Tower (a few steps from this marker); Sugar Camp / WAVES Cabin 22 (a few steps from this marker); Newcom House (a few steps from this marker); United States Naval Computing Machine Laboratory (a few steps from this marker); Sugar Camp WAVES Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Old River Park Swimming Pool Light Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Corliss Engine Building (within shouting distance of this marker); William Morris House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dayton.
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2017, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 477 times since then and 91 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 20, 2017, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. 4. submitted on March 15, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 5, 6, 7. submitted on November 20, 2017, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
