Shawen Acres

Shawen Acres, also known as the Montgomery County Children's Home, is a historic complex at 3304 N. Main St. in Dayton, Ohio. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 9, 1991.[1]

Shawen Acres
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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Location	Dayton, Ohio
Coordinates	39°47′47″N 84°12′53″W
Built	1926-1927[1]
Architect	Unknown[2]
Architectural style	Tudor Revival[2]
NRHP reference No.	91001487[2]
Added to NRHP	October 9, 1991

It was originally designed as an orphan's home. Dr. Charles Shawen donated 19 acres (77,000 m²) to the county March 21, 1926 for "wayward and homeless children."[1] The complex comprises a main building, annex, gym, and 10 English-style cottages in a park-like setting.

Historic uses

• Institutional housing

See also

• List of Registered Historic Places in Montgomery County, Ohio

References

1. "Shawen Acres". Preservation Dayton. Retrieved 2009-08-31.
2. "National Register of Historic Places". National Park Service. Retrieved 2009-08-31.