Kossuth Colony Historic District facts for kids
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Kossuth Colony Historic District
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Houses on Mack Avenue
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| Location | Baltimore St., Mack and Notre Dame Aves., Dayton, Ohio |
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| Built | 1906 |
| Architect | Jacob Doffee Moskowitz |
| NRHP reference No. | 79001900 |
| Added to NRHP | December 21, 1979 |
The Kossuth Colony Historic District is a special neighborhood in Dayton, Ohio. It is named after Lajos Kossuth, a famous Hungarian leader. This district is recognized as a historic place because of its unique past.
The colony was built in 1906. It was created to provide homes for Hungarian workers. These workers came to Dayton to work for the Barney and Smith Car Company. This company was very important in Dayton at the time.
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What is the Kossuth Colony?
The Kossuth Colony is a historic district. This means it is a special area with old buildings that are important to history. It is located in Dayton, Ohio, near Baltimore Street, Mack Avenue, and Notre Dame Avenue.
The colony has about forty houses. Many of these homes still look much like they did when they were first built. Some small changes have happened, like the removal of white picket fences.
Homes in the Colony
The houses in the Kossuth Colony are mostly simple. They often have a "gable-front" design. This means the triangular part of the roof faces the street. The houses are also built close to the sidewalk, with "minimal setbacks."
Many of the outside walls are covered with asbestos siding. This material was popular for homes in the past. Even with these changes, the neighborhood still shows its original design.
Why is the Kossuth Colony Historic?
The Kossuth Colony was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 21, 1979. This is a list of places in the United States that are important to history. The colony was added for two main reasons.
First, it is a great example of early 1900s architecture. Second, it has a strong connection to Jacob Doffee Moskowitz. He was a labor contractor who helped bring the Hungarian workers to Dayton. He also helped build the homes for them.
A City Historic District
The city of Dayton has also named the Kossuth Colony a historic district. It is one of eighteen such districts in the city. The Kossuth Colony is the only one located northeast of downtown Dayton. This makes it a unique and important part of the city's history.
