Dayton VA Medical Center, Ohio

Tree lined walk to Home Hospital from Home Chapel

View of Headquarters and barrack from the roof of the Grand Dining Hall
(Courtesy of the Wayne County Historical Society)

Home Chapel in 1870, this is the first permanent church constructed by the U.S. Government. The Veterans, many with war injuries, quarried the limestone themselves from the Home grounds. Restoration is planned in partnership with American Veterans Heritage Center.

A soldier enjoys the view from a second story window of the Headquarters. Home Chapel is in the background, prior to the addition of the bell tower.

Children pose on the lawn in front of the Bandstand (1874-1878). A grand review of the Veterans, who were organized in lines, occurred here on special occasions. This was also the site of picnics and concerts by the Home Band.

Conservatory and Chapel, before the construction of Memorial Hall in 1878

Home Chapel, from the north

Interior of Home Chapel

Governor's residence, built in 1870, stood directly to the east of the Treasurer's residence.

Parlor of the Governor's residence in 1870's

Treasurer's residence, built in 1870, currently known as the Liberty House

The Home Store was a favorite meeting place for Veterans. Veterans were able to purchase almost any item that was in a city store, and at the same price.

View of the Home Store from the roof of the original Memorial Hall, 1878

Quartermaster Building and barrack. The Quartermaster Building was converted into the Patient Library in 1891.

The Home Restaurant

Soldiers in the Thomas Library Reading Room
(Courtesy Wane County Historical Society)

Waiters in the Grand Dining Hall, the kitchen was entered through the archway

Ward 4 in Hospital, the sick

Interior of Barrack Number 1

Garden and fountain
(Courtesy Wayne County Historical Society)

The aviary and lower lake, Headquarters is in the background

View of garden and lake, circa 1875

Temporary green house in grotto gardens

Veterans at waterfall, Central Branch NHDVS
(Courtesy Wayne County Historical Society)

Waterfall, Central Branch NHDVS
(Courtesy Wayne County Historical Society)

Stone Quarry at Central Branch NHDVS
(Courtesy Wayne County Historical Society)

Middle Lake under construction

View looking east from the roof of the Grand Dining Hall
(Courtesy Wayne County Historical Society)

View of the eastern portion of our campus
(Courtesy Wayne County Historical Society)

Major Thomas' Residence, from the southwest

Surgeon's residence