Historic Dayton Daily News Building – Prime Downtown Landmark Opportunity
Situated prominently at the corner of 4th and Ludlow Streets, the iconic Dayton Daily News Building offers a rare opportunity to own one of Dayton’s most storied architectural treasures. Designed by noted architect Albert Pretzinger for newspaper founder James M. Cox, this distinguished three-story structure was inspired by New York City’s Knickerbocker Trust building—born from Cox’s famous charge to “build him a bank” after being denied a loan to start his newspaper.
Completed between 1908 and 1910, the building showcases exceptional Classical Revival architecture. Its stately entrance features three bays, grand Corinthian columns, fluted Doric columns, and an impressive partial pediment with cornice supported by ornamental cornucopiae. The exterior blends wood and granite, creating a commanding historic presence that stands out in the downtown streetscape.
The property has seen thoughtful expansions in the 1920s, 1950s, and 1970s, with the original 1908 portion carefully remodeled in 1989. It was recognized for its architectural and historic significance with listing on the National Register of Historic Places on November 30, 1978.
Today, only the original 1908 corner structure remains, following removal of the later additions in 2013. Surrounded by ongoing redevelopment and just minutes from the University of Dayton, this remaining building offers exceptional potential for mixed-use, office, creative workspace, or boutique commercial redevelopment.
Whether restored as a flagship headquarters, transformed into modern loft-style offices, or reimagined for specialty retail or hospitality use, the Dayton Daily News Building stands as a unique opportunity to own a piece of Dayton’s legacy in a prime downtown location.
COMING SOON
Completed between 1908 and 1910, the building showcases exceptional Classical Revival architecture. Its stately entrance features three bays, grand Corinthian columns, fluted Doric columns, and an impressive partial pediment with cornice supported by ornamental cornucopiae. The exterior blends wood and granite, creating a commanding historic presence that stands out in the downtown streetscape.
The property has seen thoughtful expansions in the 1920s, 1950s, and 1970s, with the original 1908 portion carefully remodeled in 1989. It was recognized for its architectural and historic significance with listing on the National Register of Historic Places on November 30, 1978.
Today, only the original 1908 corner structure remains, following removal of the later additions in 2013. Surrounded by ongoing redevelopment and just minutes from the University of Dayton, this remaining building offers exceptional potential for mixed-use, office, creative workspace, or boutique commercial redevelopment.
Whether restored as a flagship headquarters, transformed into modern loft-style offices, or reimagined for specialty retail or hospitality use, the Dayton Daily News Building stands as a unique opportunity to own a piece of Dayton’s legacy in a prime downtown location.
COMING SOON
4.014 Acres
6925 W. Third Street
Dayton, Ohio
4.014 acre redevelopment opportunity in the City of Trotwood with prime frontage on W. Third Street and N. Union Road. High visibility location with 10,816 AVPD and convenient access to US 35. Zoned General Business with on-site utilities. Currently utilized as a restaurant, church, and apartments. Well suited for convenience store, gas station, retail.
$500,000
$500,000
12.1468 Acres
4401 & 4415 Dayton Liberty Road
Dayton, Ohio
The former site of the Watkins Academy and YMCA of Greater Dayton located at 4401 and 4415 Dayton Liberty Road includes one free standing building and an 8-building campus site on approximately 12.1468 acres.
The former YMCA building is 23,100 SF and includes offices, locker rooms, basketball court, and swimming pool.
The former Watkins Academy campus encompasses 8 attached steel frame buildings totaling 70,610 SF and includes classrooms and offices.
Site access is ¾ mile from US 35 and minutes from Interstate 75 providing convenient access to Downtown Dayton. High traffic area with 32,000 vehicles per day on US 35 and 13,447 vehicles per day on S. Gettysburg Avenue. Current City of Dayton Zoning is SR-2 (Suburban Residential).
$1,000,000
The former YMCA building is 23,100 SF and includes offices, locker rooms, basketball court, and swimming pool.
The former Watkins Academy campus encompasses 8 attached steel frame buildings totaling 70,610 SF and includes classrooms and offices.
Site access is ¾ mile from US 35 and minutes from Interstate 75 providing convenient access to Downtown Dayton. High traffic area with 32,000 vehicles per day on US 35 and 13,447 vehicles per day on S. Gettysburg Avenue. Current City of Dayton Zoning is SR-2 (Suburban Residential).
$1,000,000
