The Dayton Arcade is a collection of nine interconnected buildings in the heart of downtown, built between 1902 and 1915, centred on a spectacular six-storey rotunda capped with a glass and iron dome. After decades of abandonment — the last anchor tenant left in 1991 — it was restored and reopened in 2021 as a mixed-use complex with retail, restaurants, apartments, and co-working space.
The rotunda alone justifies a look inside. The restoration was meticulous: original terracotta ornamentation, cast iron railings, and the soaring central space have been preserved while the building has been brought back to life. It represents a significant bet on downtown Dayton's future and appears to be paying off.