Trivia Quiz

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Q: When was the Arcade built?

A: The Dayton Arcade was built in 1902.

Q. When did the Arcade close?

A. The Arcade officially closed in 1990. *The Arcade was opened for the following Holiday season in 1991*

Q. Who built the Arcade?

A. The Arcade was built by the famous architect Frank M. Andrews.

Q. Where did the Arcade get its name from?

A. The Arcade got its name from the glass-roofed entrance on Third Street.

Q. How were the five buildings connected in the Arcade?

A. The five buildings were connected with a glass rotunda built in 1902.

Q. What was used as inspiration for the Arcade?

A. The Arcade was inspired by a Renaissance Amsterdam guild hall.

Q. What facilities were inside the Arcade?

A. The Arcade had restaurants, markets, apartments, retail, offices, and services.

Q. How many apartments were in the Arcade?

A. The Arcade had 131 apartments in the complex. 

Q. When did "Friends to Save the Arcade" form?

A. “Friends to Save the Arcade” was formed in 2007.

Q. When was the Arcade placed on the National Register of Historic Places?

A. The Arcade was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.