Historic Huffman Area - Dayton, OH

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Home to some of Dayton's most beautiful and unique Victorian & Historic Houses. Est.1860's In Huffman, you will find good neighbors and friends.

The feel of a small town with all the excitement of downtown, plus the security and friendship of a close-knit community. If that is the kind of neighborhood you are looking for, then come home to Huffman. Housing prices in the Huffman Historic Area are still among the most affordable in Dayton. You will discover homes in nearly every stage of restoration -- from completely refinished homes that b

lend Victorian charm with modern convenience to homes waiting for the attention and imagination of the adventurous renovator. You will find a place that feels like home. Having suffered a decline during the mid-twentieth century, the district was designated the city's sixth historic district in 1981. The City Commission enacted tough zoning laws that laid the groundwork for restoring the neighborhood to its original beauty. Successful preservation by active residents has earned Dayton praise for its progressive protection of its urban neighborhoods. Yet residents of the Huffman Historic Area know that restoring a neighborhood takes more than a few coats of paint or a new roof. It also requires the longer and more personal process of building bonds between neighbors to create a community where everyone trusts each other and lends a helping hand. The Huffman neighborhood was built from the 1860s to the 1890s, largely under the guidance of William P. Huffman, banker, real estate developer and founder of the Huffy Bicycle Company. The original Huffy factory is located on Linden Avenue, two blocks south of the Huffman Historic Area. It is this link to Huffy that inspired the use of a bicycle in our logo. Further facilitating the development of the city's East Side was the establishment of the Third Street Railway Company in 1869. The homes of the district present one of the strongest samplings of nineteenth century architecture, including Queen Anne, Victorian Italianate, Italian Villa and Victorian Gothic. Residences were constructed for a cross-section of citizens, such as blue-collar workers, artisans, merchants and managers. The Huffman Historic Society, the neighborhood association for the Huffman Historic Area, fosters neighbor-to-neighbor relationships by sponsoring activities such as an annual Victorian tea, Christmas trolley tours and informal open house gatherings. The neighborhood association also works closely with the city to continually improve the quality of life for Huffman residents. If you are looking for a place to put down roots, make friends and become part of a community, then come home to Huffman.

08/06/2026

We couldn't be more excited for this development!

The five-acre site will include a brewery, restaurant space, coffee shop and roughly 20 vendor spaces. A portion of the development could open by September.

08/03/2026

Rain showers bring native flowers

07/16/2026

Well hello, hibiscus!

07/13/2026

Congratulations to all the winners, especially to our very own Andy Turrentine! He's done incredible work here in Huffman and other historic districts in Dayton.

Preservation Dayton, Inc. (PDI) accepts nominations for outstanding individuals businesses, or organizations that have contributed to PDI’s mission to promote, protect, and enhance greater...

07/11/2026

This looks like a wheelie good time!

⚙️ THE WHEELMEN ARE BACK TODAY! AND SO ARE THE HIGH-WHEELERS!

Today, Saturday, July 11, The Wheelmen bring their 59th Meet to Carillon Historical Park!

🗺️ From 1–4 p.m., 125 cyclists from 20 states and Puerto Rico will gather at Carillon Historical Park to display and ride dozens of historic bicycles, including the iconic high-wheel bicycle — also known as a high-wheeler, ordinary, or penny-farthing. (Because these machines are challenging to ride, the event is weather dependent.)

🚲 The Wheelmen have been part of Carillon Historical Park's story for more than 50 years. When our replica of the Wright Cycle Co. opened in 1972, more than 100 Wheelmen celebrated with races, demonstrations, and classes.

In the years before they became aviation pioneers, Wilbur and Orville Wright were bicycle manufacturers and repairmen. Although no photographs survive, the brothers built a giant tandem bicycle using the four-foot front wheels from two high-wheel bicycles.

📍 Carillon Historical Park
🗓️ Saturday, July 11
🕐 1–4 p.m.
🎟️ Regular admission applies. FREE for Dayton History members!

💙 Become a Dayton History member and enjoy free admission to this event and many more all year long while supporting the preservation of Dayton's world-changing history. Join today at daytonhistory.org/support/membership-levels/.

📸 The Wheelmen at the 1972 dedication of the Wright Cycle Co. replica.

See you at the park! 🚴✨

07/10/2026

"Mark Caldwell, an arborist with Tree Care Inc., saw a need for trees in his own neighborhood, in Dayton’s Huffman Historic District.".....

On a mild June afternoon at Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark on Dayton’s north side, the walk from the parking lot to a shaded patio brought a small but noticeable drop in

07/04/2026

Happy 250th birthday, America!

06/30/2026

The old with the new is looking 🔥.... Speaking of 🔥 it's going to be 🥵🌡️ this week. Stay 😎🌬️, friends!

06/08/2026

June's blue and green color combo is one of our favorites! 💙💚🌱💠

05/18/2026

Saturday was a great day for a trail walk! Neighbors were able to enjoy all the hard work they've put into making the old rail line walk-able....

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Dayton, OH
45403

Telephone

(937) 453-1870

Website

http://www.historichuffman.org/

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