“This is a historic neighborhood created at the same time the city was incorporated, and I felt what better way to recognize the importance of this area in the development of Oakwood,” Harlamert said. “These pillars ensure that history will be preserved.”
Originally platted by Dr. Henry Hatcher in 1908, there are 121 homes encompassed in the plat.
Besides the historically significant architecture, this area has also been home to a number of prominent Daytonians, including Harry Tulman, a lawyer who secured many important patents for the Wright brothers; Mrs. James Cox, the widow of former Ohio governor, Dayton Daily News founder and Presidential Nominee James M. Cox; Joseph Bradford Coolidge, Murray Smith and Hubert Estabrook, the founders of three Dayton law firms; Irvin Kumler, a founding partner in the Rike-Kumler Department Store; and actress Allison Janney.
Harlamert and his neighbors are still collecting donations to pay for the limestone pillars which will be 6 feet tall and include a “Hatcher Hills” nameplate.
Construction on the pillars is under way and is expected to be completed some time in September.