Random Images, Dayton, Kentucky

Dayton was originally called Jamestown, but couldn't have the name permanently because the
folks at the Post Office already recognized another Jamestown elsewhere in Kentucky. The exact reason
for choosing the name Dayton is unknown. Probably NOT after Dayton, Ohio. Mr. Charlie Tharp
tells me he believes it's named for a Newport Barracks soldier - Lt. Leonard Dayton.


It was at the s.w. corner of Sixth & McKinney. Note the size of the two boys in this picture.	The Old Cottonwood Tree, Dayton, Ky Dear Mrs. Hauser, This is a picture of our old Cotton Wood tree is said to be over one hundred yrs old hope you like it as well as the pumpkins	Another view of the Cottonwood Photo by William Brengelman

A hundred years ago, this cottonwood tree was a notable Dayton landmark.
A few more words on the Cottonwood are here.

Random Group of Dayton Boys, circa 1910
A birthday party of girls, circa 1910
The sixth birthday of Dorothy Parrotts, the one with the doll, on August 21, 1909.

The Home of Alice Richards, 330 6th Avenue, Dayton
Also the home and office of Dr. W. D. Richards from 1912 to the 1930's

	750 2&4 Third Street Note the ice truck.
	513 3rd Street
	819 Third Street
	820 Third Street, Dayton
	824 Front Street, Dayton

Jesse Tannehill, left, was born in Dayton.
His major league record can be found here.
(He had a no hitter, six 20 game winning seasons, and is
one of the few major league pitchers to ever steal home.)
Jesse's brother Lee Tannehill, right, was also a major
leaguer, and his record is here.

Other Major League Baseball Players from Dayton:

Bill "Shang" Kissinger, whose record is here.
John "Chick" Smith's major league record is here.
Todd Benzinger's major league record is here.

The most famous sports star to live in Dayton was likely former
UCLA basketball coach John Wooden. Lonnie Wheeler's story
from the Kentucky Post is here. (pdf)

Pictures of these young ladies and this house both were published by a photographer at 306
Dayton Avenue. I assume they are early Dayton Scenes. They're c. WWI

In 1911, the Dayton Men's Club had a contest, for school
kids, to come up with a slogan for the city. Entrants are here.

"The disgusting spectacle of drunken women was witnessed in the city yesterday afternoon. Two women, moderately well dressed, came over here from Cincinnati and promenaded one or two of the prominent streets and then staggered to a street car at the corner of Third and Clay streets and were taken back as far as Newport. To the credit of Dayton, it can be said they were strangers, supposed to hail from Newport, or Covington." from the Kentucky Journal of Sept. 16, 1891.