University Park in Dayton in Montgomery County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
James F. Dickie Family Transportation Center
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 22, 2021
1. James F. Dickie Family Transportation Center Marker
Inscription.
James F. Dickie Family Transportation Center. . , In 1870, you could travel the length of Third Street through downtown Dayton on the city's first horse-drawn streetcar line. The top speed was six miles per hour.
This building was designed to be reminiscent of Dayton's Union Station and a railroad roundhouse. In 1856, Dayton's first "union” passenger depot was built at Sixth and Ludlow Streets. A new Union Station was built in 1901 with a clock tower. During the Great Dayton Flood of 1913, approximately 300 passengers were stranded there. It was torn down in 1989.
A roundhouse was where trains were repaired and serviced. A locomotive was placed on a turntable located outside the roundhouse. The turntable would spin the locomotive to an open bay so it could be repaired.
Built in 2000 in Carillon Historical Park.
In 1870, you could travel the length of Third Street through
downtown Dayton on the city's first horse-drawn streetcar line.
The top speed was six miles per hour.
This building was designed to be reminiscent of Dayton's Union Station
and a railroad roundhouse. In 1856, Dayton's first "union” passenger depot was
built at Sixth and Ludlow Streets. A new Union Station was built in 1901 with a
clock tower. During the Great Dayton Flood of 1913, approximately 300
passengers were stranded there. It was torn down in 1989.
A roundhouse was where trains were repaired and serviced. A locomotive was
placed on a turntable located outside the roundhouse. The turntable would spin
the locomotive to an open bay so it could be repaired.
Built in 2000 in Carillon Historical Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 39° 43.715′ N, 84° 12.186′ 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 left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2830 Great Miami River Recreational Trail, Dayton OH 45439, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Morrison Iron Bridge (a few steps from this marker);
2. James F. Dickie Family Transportation Center Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 22, 2021
3. James F. Dickie Family Transportation Center Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 22, 2021
4. James F. Dickie Family Transportation Center Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 22, 2021
5. James F. Dickie Family Transportation Center Marker
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 136 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 23, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
