Dayton Fun Facts: Argonne Forest Park
Picture yourself at Possum Creek MetroPark in Dayton. Many people don’t know this but it was the former location of Argonne Forest Amusement Park, which was in its heyday during the 1930s. One of several Dayton OH amusement parks that have long since faded into history. Daytonians would attend th
Dayton Fun Facts - Home of the First NFL Game
Back with another Dayton Fun Fact. I bet you didn’t know that Dayton OH has a historic connection with the NFL. Oct 3, 1920 The very first National Football League game was played. Where? Right here in Dayton Ohio! Dayton’s Triangle park was the place. Yes, on Embury Park Rd. near Island Metro P
Dayton, OH: Home of the First Speeding Ticket
Dayton, Ohio is known for a lot of firsts but I bet you didn’t know we were the first to get a speeding ticket! Picture this - Dayton, Ohio and the year is 1904. You hear the sound of a car engine coming down West Third Street in downtown Dayton. It’s daredevil Harry Myers going 12 miles of the spe
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