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==History==
==History==
Constructed in 1929, '''The Biltmore Hotel''' was designed in the [[Beaux-Arts architecture|beaux-arts]] style popular at the time.<ref name="emporis.com">http://www.emporis.com/application/?lng=3&nav=building&id=128331</ref> It features an applied masonry [[façade]] system, exhibiting both brick and [[terracotta|terra cotta]]; resulting in a dark brown and white exterior.<ref name="emporis.com"/> The architect, Frederick Hughes (of the architecture firm F.J. Hughes and Company), is also known for the nearby Commodore Apartments and the [[Centre City Building]], which were designed in a similar style.<ref>http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=company&lng=3&id=106917</ref> One of the tallest buildings in Dayton, The Biltmore was considered one of the finest hotels in America; playing host to some of the nation’s most powerful and celebrated men in the 20th century - such as [[John F. Kennedy|JFK]] and [[Elvis Presley|Elvis]].<ref>http://www.jfklibrary.org/Historical+Resources/Archives/Reference+Desk/Speeches/JFK/JFK+Pre-Pres/1960/002PREPRES12SPEECHES_60OCT17c.htm</ref>
Constructed in 1929, '''The Biltmore Hotel''' was designed in the [[Beaux-Arts architecture|beaux-arts]] style popular at the time.<ref name="emporis.com">http://www.emporis.com/application/?lng=3&nav=building&id=128331</ref> It features an applied masonry [[façade]] system, exhibiting both brick and [[terracotta|terra cotta]], resulting in a dark brown and white exterior.<ref name="emporis.com"/> The architect, Frederick Hughes (of the architecture firm F.J. Hughes and Company), is also known for the nearby Commodore Apartments and the [[Centre City Building]], which were designed in a similar style.<ref>http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=company&lng=3&id=106917</ref> One of the tallest buildings in Dayton, The Biltmore was considered one of the finest hotels in America; playing host to some of the nation’s most powerful and celebrated men in the 20th century - such as [[John F. Kennedy|JFK]] and [[Elvis Presley|Elvis]].<ref>http://www.jfklibrary.org/Historical+Resources/Archives/Reference+Desk/Speeches/JFK/JFK+Pre-Pres/1960/002PREPRES12SPEECHES_60OCT17c.htm</ref>


The building has undergone a number of renovations over the years, the most recent of which was conducted in 1981, when the Kuhlmann Design Group redeveloped the property into elderly housing. On February 3, 1982, The Biltmore Hotel was added to the [[National Register of Historic Places]]. Within the register, the building’s architecture is noted as its “Area of Significance”, while its period of significance is noted as being from 1925-1949.<ref>http://www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com/OH/Montgomery/state.html</ref>
The building has undergone a number of renovations over the years, the most recent of which was conducted in 1981, when the Kuhlmann Design Group redeveloped the property into elderly housing. On February 3, 1982, The Biltmore Hotel was added to the [[National Register of Historic Places]]. Within the register, the building’s architecture is noted as its “Area of Significance”, while its period of significance is noted as being from 1925-1949.<ref>http://www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com/OH/Montgomery/state.html</ref>

Revision as of 01:57, 9 January 2013

Biltmore Hotel
The Dayton Biltmore Hotel is located in Ohio
The Dayton Biltmore Hotel
Location210 North Main Street,
Dayton, Ohio 45402
Nearest cityDayton, Ohio
ArchitectFrederick Hughes[1]
Architectural styleBeaux Arts
NRHP reference No.82003616[1]
Added to NRHP1982-02-03

History

Constructed in 1929, The Biltmore Hotel was designed in the beaux-arts style popular at the time.[2] It features an applied masonry façade system, exhibiting both brick and terra cotta, resulting in a dark brown and white exterior.[2] The architect, Frederick Hughes (of the architecture firm F.J. Hughes and Company), is also known for the nearby Commodore Apartments and the Centre City Building, which were designed in a similar style.[3] One of the tallest buildings in Dayton, The Biltmore was considered one of the finest hotels in America; playing host to some of the nation’s most powerful and celebrated men in the 20th century - such as JFK and Elvis.[4]

The building has undergone a number of renovations over the years, the most recent of which was conducted in 1981, when the Kuhlmann Design Group redeveloped the property into elderly housing. On February 3, 1982, The Biltmore Hotel was added to the National Register of Historic Places. Within the register, the building’s architecture is noted as its “Area of Significance”, while its period of significance is noted as being from 1925-1949.[5]

Biltmore Towers - Senior Living

Today, the 16-story building houses 230 apartments; ranging in size from 500 sqft 1-bedrooms to 713 sqft 2-bedrooms. Known as Biltmore Towers - Senior Living, the community caters to residents 55 years and older, and is located in Downtown Dayton, Ohio. The building is situated alongside the Great Miami River; steps away from Riverscape Metropark, Victoria Theater, Cooper Park, and Courthouse Square. The community features onsite 24-hour security, onsite maintenance, and storage units. The property is currently owned and managed by Apartment Investment and Management Company (AIMCO).

Commercial Tenants

In addition to the Biltmore Towers - Senior Living apartments, the property also contains 7 retail spaces retail spaces, totaling 37,885 square feet (3,519.6 m2). China Royal Restaurant occupies one of these retail spaces.

  • The Biltmore Hotel
    The Biltmore Hotel
  • The Biltmore Hotel at dusk
    The Biltmore Hotel at dusk
  • Biltmore Towers - Senior Living
    Biltmore Towers - Senior Living
  • The Biltmore Hotel
    The Biltmore Hotel
  • The entrance to the Biltmore Hotel
    The entrance to the Biltmore Hotel
  • The view from the top of the Biltmore Hotel
    The view from the top of the Biltmore Hotel
  • Riverscape Park near the Biltmore Hotel
    Riverscape Park near the Biltmore Hotel
  • The Biltmore Hotel in the mid 1900's
    The Biltmore Hotel in the mid 1900's
  • Biltmore Towers - Senior Living business center
    Biltmore Towers - Senior Living business center
  • The view at dusk from the Biltmore Towers - Senior Living
    The view at dusk from the Biltmore Towers - Senior Living
  • An apartment's living room in the Biltmore Towers
    An apartment's living room in the Biltmore Towers
  • An apartment's bathroom in the Biltmore Towers
    An apartment's bathroom in the Biltmore Towers
  • An apartment's kitchen in the Biltmore Towers
    An apartment's kitchen in the Biltmore Towers
  • An apartment's living room in the Biltmore Towers
    An apartment's living room in the Biltmore Towers
  • Original Scan of a picture holder circa 1930's
    Original Scan of a picture holder circa 1930's

References

Sources

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. Retrieved 2009-01-07.
  2. ^ a b http://www.emporis.com/application/?lng=3&nav=building&id=128331
  3. ^ http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=company&lng=3&id=106917
  4. ^ http://www.jfklibrary.org/Historical+Resources/Archives/Reference+Desk/Speeches/JFK/JFK+Pre-Pres/1960/002PREPRES12SPEECHES_60OCT17c.htm
  5. ^ http://www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com/OH/Montgomery/state.html
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