Dayton Walk of Fame

Dayton Walk of Fame Granite pavers are located on the sidewalks on both sides of West Third Street between Shannon and Broadway Streets and on Williams Street in Wright Dunbar

Since its inception in 1996 as a part of the City of Dayton’s bicentennial celebration, individuals have been recognized on the Dayton Region’s Walk of Fame for their outstanding and enduring personal or professional contributions to the community, nation and the world. The Dayton Region’s Walk of Fame is installed in the sidewalks along West Third Street between Shannon and Broadway Streets in th

e historic Wright-Dunbar Business District, and can be enjoyed year-round. Visit the place where three exceptional men, Orville and Wilbur Wright, and Paul Laurence Dunbar called home. Begin your visit at the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, where you can chat with knowledgeable staff, pick up a Walk of Fame walking tour brochure, information and directions to other historical sites, and find out about general programs and special events during your visit.

Congratulations to the 2026 Dayton Region Walk of Fame Inductees
06/11/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Dayton Region Walk of Fame Inductees

Wright Dunbar, Inc. announced the 2026 class of Dayton Region Walk of Fame inductees.

05/12/2026

Did you know that there is a map with the location of all the current Walk of Fame Stones?

05/10/2026
https://www.wdbd.org/inductee-profiles/ralph-and-christine-dullChristine Dull, sadly passed away this past Sunday. Her W...
05/09/2026

https://www.wdbd.org/inductee-profiles/ralph-and-christine-dull

Christine Dull, sadly passed away this past Sunday. Her Walk of Fame stone can be found on W 3rd St. In front of ZIKS! Please keep her family in your prayers!

Along with her husband Ralph, Christine Dull has dedicated her life to helping the cause of peace around the world. She and her husband founded the International Peace Museum here in Dayton. She has been recognized for her work by the National Conference for Community and Justice, and received the A...

04/27/2026

Today, we pause to honor the legacy of Mrs. Ross—whose impact continues to shape our community through the work of the Norma J. Ross Memorial Foundation. 💗

At Bob Ross Auto Group, we’re proud to support a mission that’s centered on awareness, early detection, and showing up for others.

If this message resonates, consider sharing it or starting a conversation with someone you care about breast health. Sometimes, that’s where it all begins!

Congratulations to Dayton Walk of Fame Alum & Artist Willis "Bing" Davis
04/24/2026

Congratulations to Dayton Walk of Fame Alum & Artist Willis "Bing" Davis

Congratulations to Willis "Bing" Davis Art Studio & EbonNia Gallery

DAYTON ARTIST RECEIVES 1ST PLACE IN HOOSIER ART SALON

The Hoosier Art Salon in Indianapolis, Indiana invited 26 of its members to exhibit in its 4th Annual Hoosier Art Salon's Allen Whitehill Clowes Collaborative Invitational Art exhibition which was held at the Herron School of Art and Design at Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN. To be a member of the Hoosier Art Salon, an artist must have been born in Indiana, attended school in Indiana or lived in Indiana for at least one year.
The first-place winner in the 2026 invitational exhibit was Dayton artist Willis Bing Davis who attended college in Indiana at DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. He was a professor of art and director of Black Studies at DePauw University 1970-76 and lived in Greencastle during that period. While Dayton and the State of Ohio claim Davis a Buckeye, the State of Indiana considers him a Hoosier as result of his years in Indiana as a student, teacher, and resident.
Mr. Davis has participated in several Hoosier Salon exhibits over the years. Hoosier Art Salon’s exhibits are known across the country for the outstanding landscapes, still life and figurative works. Mr. Davis’s first-place 4th Annual Allen Whitehill Clowes Collaborative exhibition was for his most recent work titled Colin Kaepernick/George Floyd Knee Cushion #16--a mixed media piece made of clay, found objects and an old football.

For additional information contact:
Willis Bing Davis Art Studio
1135 W. Third St. - Dayton, OH – 937.223.2290
Gallery Hours: Tuesday – Friday 11:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday by Appointment
[email protected]
www.bingdavisartstudio.org

Vote every day for the Walk of Fame Mural in Wright Dunbar! Its under the Around Town category
04/24/2026

Vote every day for the Walk of Fame Mural in Wright Dunbar! Its under the Around Town category

The Best of Dayton nominations are in, and the ballot is open for voting.

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45402

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