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Dr. Jefferson A. Walters House, Dayton
The Dr. Jefferson A. Walters House is a notable historic residence. Constructed in 1832, it stands as one of the city's older surviving homes and has been recognized for its historical significance by being listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. The house has been home to two prominent early residents of Dayton, contributing to its historical and cultural value.
Dr. Jefferson A. Walters, born in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, moved to Ohio in 1830 at the age of twenty. He pursued medical studies in Worthington before practicing medicine in Perry County for three years. In 1837, he relocated to Dayton, where he became a distinguished pharmacist. Walters operated a successful drugstore from 1841 until 1866, when a road accident ended his medical career. Despite regaining his health, Walters chose to retire and dedicated his time to philosophy and antiquarian research.
The house was originally built for Thomas Clegg, a prominent early manufacturer in Dayton, who owned several factories. Upon its completion, it was Dayton's first stone-faced brick residence. The structure is built of brick with an asphalt roof, resting on a limestone foundation, and features additional wood and limestone elements. The three-story facade includes a main entrance framed by a post and lintel, flanked by windows on either side, with three windows on the second and third stories. The present appearance of the house reflects a mix of Italianate and Renaissance Revival styles due to modifications made in 1857.
The house's inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places underscores its importance in the historical narrative of Dayton.
Dr. Jefferson A. Walters, born in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, moved to Ohio in 1830 at the age of twenty. He pursued medical studies in Worthington before practicing medicine in Perry County for three years. In 1837, he relocated to Dayton, where he became a distinguished pharmacist. Walters operated a successful drugstore from 1841 until 1866, when a road accident ended his medical career. Despite regaining his health, Walters chose to retire and dedicated his time to philosophy and antiquarian research.
The house was originally built for Thomas Clegg, a prominent early manufacturer in Dayton, who owned several factories. Upon its completion, it was Dayton's first stone-faced brick residence. The structure is built of brick with an asphalt roof, resting on a limestone foundation, and features additional wood and limestone elements. The three-story facade includes a main entrance framed by a post and lintel, flanked by windows on either side, with three windows on the second and third stories. The present appearance of the house reflects a mix of Italianate and Renaissance Revival styles due to modifications made in 1857.
The house's inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places underscores its importance in the historical narrative of Dayton.
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Sight Name: Dr. Jefferson A. Walters House
Sight Location: Dayton, USA (See walking tours in Dayton)
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
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Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 7.8 Km or 4.8 Miles
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Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
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Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles