Posted January 16, 201015 yr Pieces of Dayton’s past rescued for future By Joanne Huist Smith, Staff Writer Updated 1:29 PM Friday, January 15, 2010 DAYTON — Doors and window frames fashioned from hardwoods that grew in the 1800s, antique bathtubs and doorknobs: Browsing materials for sale at the St. Vincent de Paul Construction Depot is like taking a walk back in time. “We’re really trying to bring the past into the future,” said Doug Thompson, economic development director for Dayton Works Plus. “It takes a lot of work, a lot of love, a lot of passion.” Dayton Works Plus, including partners St. Vincent de Paul, East End Community Services, PowerNet of Dayton and the Architectural Reclamation Company ARC, began dismantling nuisance homes in October and now have a warehouse of historic treasures for sale.
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January 18, 201015 yr Another example of how Daytonians take a big steaming cow turd, put a birthday candle on it, and call it cake.
January 18, 201015 yr Another example of how Daytonians take a big steaming cow turd, put a birthday candle on it, and call it cake. I wouldn't agree at all. How is this different from Building Value in Cincinnati's Northside? Reuse of salvaged building materials is a great thing. What the hell?
January 18, 201015 yr It's bittersweet, but mostly bitter. It's like the death of a child but being happy they donated their organs.
January 19, 201015 yr That's a ridiculous statement. What do you suggest they do with these items--send them to the landfill?
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