Wright Dunbar

Wright Dunbar Dedicates ‘Pathway To Literacy’ Mural

wrightdunbar — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:46:28 +0000

In an effort to encourage reading and have students understand the value and rewards of literacy, Wright Dunbar, Inc. commissioned local artist James Pate to create a mural reflecting the important of literacy while showcasing the work of famed African-American poet Paul Laurence Dunbar. The mural, which was installed on May 18, 2012 in a ceremony attended by local seventh grade students, faces nearby Edison PreK-8 School, a National School of Excellence. The mural can be viewed at 1137 West Third Street from the rear parking area.

Hospice of Dayton opens Community Care Station in Wright Dunbar

wrightdunbar — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:45:52 +0000

Hospice of Dayton has opened a Community Care Station in Wright Dunbar at 1137 West Third Street, Suite 200. The Community Care Station is designed to provide greater access to both staff and the communities they serve. Each is designed for staff to facilitate team meetings, pick-up medical supplies for patients and provide support to staff. Grief support groups will be held at the Station in the evening, along with volunteer/staff training events. For additional information, contact Hospice of Dayton at 937-256-4490 or visit www.hospiceofdayton.org.

Wright Dunbar/Wright State University Partnership Featured in Dayton Business Journal

wrightdunbar — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:26:53 +0000

The Ellis Wright-Dunbar Neighborhood Plan, a planned partnership between Wright Dunbar, Inc. and Wright State University was the feature story in the Dayton Business Journal published on January 13, 2012. The project would expand the services of WSU’s Duke E. Ellis Institute for Human Development by opening three additional programs of the Institude focusing on an adult memory center for dementia patients, a child behavioral center for neurological disorders on the autism spectrum and another clinic to provide alternative therapy through arts in buildings owned by Wright Dunbar, Inc. To access the complete story featured in the Dayton Business Journal visit: http://www.bizjournals.com/dayton/print-edition/2012/01/13/wright-dunbar-project-gains-steam.html

Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission Approves $250,000 for The Legacy Center

wrightdunbar — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:28:00 +0000

The Ohio Cultural Facilities Commission (OCFC) approves $250,000 for construction of The Legacy Center in the Wright Dunbar Business District. The OCFC, a state agency that supports economic development, expands educational opportunities, and enhances the quality of life for Ohioans by improving the state’s cultural facilities, approved use of the funds at its December 2011 quarterly meeting. The Legacy Center, to be operated by Wright Dunbar, Inc. will be created to preserve and present the area’s history of inventive and cultural legacies through an array of programming and exhibits. Tentative opening of The Legacy Center is scheduled for September 2012. For additional information, please contact Carol Sampson at 937-443-0249.

Rene’s Gourmet Creations, a bakery/café opens in Wright Dunbar

wrightdunbar — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:15:00 +0000

Rene’s Gourmet Creations, a new bakery and café has opened in the Wright Dunbar Business District at 1101 West Third Street. The bakery/café which serves pastries, coffee, breads, customized cakes, as well as lunch entrees is open Tuesday-Friday from 7:00am-3:30pm and Saturday from 7:00am-3:30pm. For additional information, contact Chef Courtney Rene’ at 937-938-5680.

After Five Couture, elegant wear boutique opens in Wright Dunbar

wrightdunbar — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:13:41 +0000

After Five Couture, a boutique offering formal wear for those special occasions has opened in the Wright Dunbar Business District at 13 North Williams Street. The boutique offers ladies formal dresses, hats, and jewel as well as limited men’s formal clothing options. The boutique hours are Tuesday-Saturday from 10am-6pm with other hours by appointment. For additional information, contact After Five Couture at 937-281-1521.

Wright Dunbar, Inc. is proud to announce the 2011 Walk of Fame honorees.

wrightdunbar — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:22:03 +0000

Five new honorees will take their place in history on Thursday, September 22, 2011 alongside the 125 Miami Valley greats honored on the Walk of Fame.

The 2011 class of inductees are Gussie Lord Davis, Dayton Marcos, Ralph & Christine Dull, Herbert Woodward Martin, and Phoebe Anne Mozey (Annie Oakley).

A public ceremony will take place at 10:00am at the MVRPC Center for Regional Cooperation, 1100 West Third Street with a ticketed luncheon occurring at Sinclair Community College at Noon. For ticket and sponsorship information call 937-443-0249.

The honorees include:

Gussie Lord Davis (1863-1899) Born in Dayton, Ohio in 1863, the year of the Emancipation Proclamation, Gussie Lord Davis was the first commercially successful African-American composer of popular songs. One of his most memorable songs was “Irene Good Night”.

Dayton Marcos (1920-1940’s) Chartered in 1920 as one of eight Negro League Baseball Teams the Dayton Marcos played its first game at Westwood Field on Western Avenue, (now James H. McGee Blvd.) on June 12, 1920, against the Chicago Giants. Before 1920, the Marcos was the only African-American team in the Ohio-Indiana League.

Ralph and Christine Dull (1929/1934) Original founders of the Dayton International Peace Museum, Christine and Ralph Dull have given their professional and personal life to helping the cause of peace around the world. Other accomplishments and honors for this dynamic couple include their work in the environmental arena.

Herbert Woodward Martin (1933) Recognized as Professor Emeritus and Poet-in-Residence Herbert Martin is nationally known as a Dunbar Scholar for his readings of the poetry of Paul Lawrence Dunbar.

Phoebe Anne Mozey, aka Annie Oakley (1860-1926) Born August 13, 1860 in Darke County, Ohio, Phoebe learned to shoot at the age of eight with her father’s old Kentucky rifle. She won a shooting contest in the fall of 1882 and began performing in circuses with her future husband. In 1885 the couple joined “Buffalo Bill” Cody’s Wild West Show and she became known to the public as Miss Annie Oakley.

Wright-Patt Credit Union Opens Member Center in Wright Dunbar

wrightdunbar — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:47:40 +0000

Wright-Patt Credit Union, the largest credit union in the Miami Valley, has opened their newest Member Center in the Wright Dunbar Business District. The Member Center, located at 1137 West Third Street, joins 23 other locations in serving 200,000 members desiring quality financial services. Wright-Patt Credit Union has over 400 employees and is headquartered in Fairborn, Ohio. The ribbon cutting can be viewed at

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OTOZEU1dBQ&feature=related

For additional information about Wright-Patt Credit Union including center hours, call 937-331-5371.

Dayton Foundation Awards Grant to Wright Dunbar, Inc.

wrightdunbar — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 19:52:05 +0000

The Dayton Foundation announced the award of a grant to Wright Dunbar, Inc. for redevelopment efforts within the Wright Dunbar Business District. The grant, to be utilized for the Allaman Carriage House Redevelopment Project, will facilitate the stablization and restoration of the historic Allaman Carriage House which is part of a larger restoration project for The Allaman Complex. The restored Allaman Complex is the proposed site for a large institutional tenant.

Idotha Bootsie Neal Named Developer of the Year by African American Chamber of Commerce

wrightdunbar — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:54:57 +0000

The Greater Dayton African American Chamber of Commerce awarded WDI President Idotha Bootsie Neal the Developer of the Year recognition on June 10, 2011 for her accomplishments as an outstanding African American Business and Community Leader and for her role as head of non-profit Wright Dunbar, Inc which is chartered with the redevelopment of the West Third Street business corridor in the City of Dayton. The Board of Trustees and Staff of Wright Dunbar, Inc. commend Bootsie for this recognition!