University Park in Dayton in Montgomery County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Culp's Cafe

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 22, 2021

1. Culp's Cafe Marker

Inscription.
This establishment, donated by the family of Merritt Culp; connects the present to the past. Beginning in 1902 with the home bakery of Charlotte and Charles Culp, three generations of the Culp family provided food service to appreciative Daytonians.

When the Arcade opened in 1904, their son Howard Culp operated a stand selling poultry, eggs, cheese and bakery products. In 1910, Howard and his wife Myrtle bought a lunch counter in the Arcade; their son Merritt was practically reared there, helping his parents with deliveries. Howard opened Culp's Cafeteria on the Fourth Street side of the Arcade in the 1930's and Merritt continued the family tradition until 1960.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.

Location. 39° 43.7′ N, 84° 11.989′ W. Marker is in Dayton, Ohio, in Montgomery County. It is in University Park. Marker is on Carillon Boulevard, 0.2 miles west of South Patterson Boulevard, on the right when traveling east. 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. Dayton Triangles Locker Room (a few steps from this marker); Hetzel Summer Kitchen (within shouting distance of this marker); This Sun Dial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); William Morris House (within shouting distance of this marker); Newcom House (within shouting distance of this marker); History on the Hills Interpretive Center (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old River Park Swimming Pool Light Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); The Marie Aull Tribute Sculpture & Garden (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dayton.

Photographed By Craig Doda, May 22, 2021

2. Culp's Cafe

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 196 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 23, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.