One neighborhood.
Three legacies.
Wright-Dunbar Village is a historic West Side neighborhood bounded by South Broadway Street to the east, Edwin C. Moses Boulevard to the south, US-35 to the west, and the Great Miami River to the north. West Third and West Fifth Streets — home to flight, poetry, and jazz. Zip codes 45402 and 45408.
What makes this neighborhood.
Wright Cycle Co. Complex
The reconstructed bicycle shop where Wilbur and Orville Wright developed their ideas about flight. Part of the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park.
Dayton Aviation Heritage NHP
The national park encompasses four sites across Dayton — including the Wright Cycle Co., Huffman Prairie Flying Field, and the Dunbar House — all free to visit.
Paul Laurence Dunbar House
Ohio State Memorial and museum preserving the home where Dunbar lived and died. Tours available Wednesday through Saturday. A short walk north of W. Third Street.
Hoover Block
A late 19th-century commercial anchor at the corner of Third and Williams. One of the best-preserved historic commercial buildings in the district.
Oak & Ivy Park
Named for Paul Laurence Dunbar's debut poetry collection. Located along Edwin C. Moses Boulevard, the park hosts performances and neighborhood gatherings.
West Fifth Street · "The Nickel"
Two blocks south of West Third, West Fifth Street was the cultural heart of Dayton's Black community from the 1920s through the 1950s. The Classic Theater (1926) and Palace Theatre (1927) hosted nationally known jazz, blues, and entertainment acts on the same circuit as the Apollo.
The Townes at Wright-Dunbar
Modern infill housing built during the neighborhood's revitalization that complements the district's historic Victorian and early-1900s brick character.
Heritage, community, and commerce.
Historic sites, local businesses, and gathering spaces along the West Third Street corridor.
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
Free admission. Four sites across Dayton including the Wright Cycle Co. and Huffman Prairie Flying Field.
Paul Laurence Dunbar House State Memorial
Preserved home where Dunbar lived and died. Tours available. Ohio History Connection property.
Wright-Dunbar Business District
Local shops, food establishments, medical offices, and banks line the corridor — a vibrant hub showcasing local entrepreneurs.
Dayton Region Walk of Fame
Sidewalk plaques honoring Dayton luminaries, including Wright-Dunbar residents and innovators.