Oakwood

History of Oakwood Ohio

In 1804, Colonel Robert Patterson (grandfather of NCR founder John Henry Patterson) purchased uninhabited land along the Miami River south of the city of Dayton.  Oakwood slowly grew over the next century:  10 homes in 1822, 94 homes in 1872, and 67 homes in 1908 when it was incorporated as a village.  Several factors led to its 20th-century success: industrialists buying large homes out in the country, the Great Flood of 1913, and the development of transportation (trolley service and then cars) which provided easier access to the top of the hill. 

Oakwood Ohio Points of Interest

  • Smith Memorial  Gardens: One of the most impressive gems is a small garden.  Ohio Magazine in 1996 described it as a secret treasure on an ordinary side street. 
  • Hawthorn Hill:  Home of Orville Wright which has hosted Charles Lindbergh, Henry Ford, and Thomas Edison
  • Francine’s Garden:  A hidden garden created by Francine van der Hoeven and part of the legacy of Oakwood’s 2008 Centennial Celebration
  • Gray Daffodil Display:  The home of Oakwood residents, John and MJ Gray, which turns into a Spring splendor featuring 160,000 daffodils

Oakwood Ohio Fine Art Photography

This gallery is for homeowners and business owners in Oakwood Ohio seeking art prints that depict all the wonderful aspects of their hometown.  These fine art photography prints capture this affluent Dayton suburb during pleasant days throughout the seasons.  In addition to this webpage, be sure to check adjacent landmarks that also contribute to Oakwood’s character.

Dayton Fine Art photography of the lush and colorful Smith Memorial Gardens on a gorgeous summer day where the blooming flowers offers local residents a tranquil escape

Smith Memorial Gardens on Summer Morning No. 4

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A large white gazebo surrounded by lush trees welcomes visitors to Oakwood Ohio under blue skies

Oakwood Ohio Gazebo

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Panoramic view of a Dayton sunset with 160,000 daffodils basking in the evening light

Oakwood Ohio Daffodils on Spring Day No. 6

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A panorama view of an Oakwood, Ohio, front yard featuring 160,000 daffodils in peak bloom among its rolling hills

Oakwood Ohio Daffodils on Spring Day No. 5

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Panoramic view of a Dayton sunset with 160,000 daffodils basking in the evening light

Golden Hour Over Oakwood Ohio Daffodils No. 4

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An early fall evening with thousands of daffodils fill a hillside in Oakwood Ohio

Golden Hour Over Oakwood Ohio Daffodils No. 2

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A memorial honoring an early Dayton pioneer, Robert Patterson sits along Far Hills and Oakwood Avenue.

Colonel Robert Patterson Memorial, Oakwood Ohio

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Smith Memorial Gardens in Oakwood Ohio on a pretty fall day with the blue sky magnifies the autumn colors

Autumn Sun over Smith Gardens, Oakwood Ohio No. 6

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An autumn garden adorned with mums surrounding a small garden pond.

Autumn Sun over Smith Gardens, Oakwood Ohio No. 5

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Under burning autumn blue skies, the Smith Memorial Gardens offers a visual wonder with the trees transiting from green to orange and the rich colored vegetation surrounding the garden pond

Autumn Sun over Smith Gardens, Oakwood Ohio No. 1

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A pathway leading down to a garden as the golden evening light cascades down the stone steps

Sunlight on Stone Stairway in Francine’s Garden, Oakwood Ohio No. 2

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Flowerbeds of tulips stretch all over Oakwood Ohio’s Smith Memorial Gardens under sunny skies

Oakwood’s Smith Memorial Gardens in Spring No. 14

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Flowerbeds of tulips stretch all over Oakwood Ohio’s Smith Memorial Gardens under blue skies

Oakwood’s Smith Memorial Gardens in Spring No. 10

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Flowerbeds of tulips stretch all over Oakwood Ohio’s Smith Memorial Gardens under blue skies

Oakwood’s Smith Memorial Gardens in Spring No. 1

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A neighborhood park along a street lined with flowering pear trees that gently filter the morning light over the playground.

Oakwood’s Cook Park in Spring No. 1

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The Smith Gardens in Oakwood Ohio where a flower bed of red and yellow tulips stretch into the scene under blue skies.

Oakwood’s Smith Gardens No. 2

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