Dayton changed the world—and the proof is in the patents!

Join Andrew as he explores the innovations that gave Dayton its reputation as the Original Silicon Valley.

 

While iconic figures like the Wright brothers, Charles Kettering, and Edward Deeds are part of the story, this program goes further—shining a light on the lesser-known inventions and innovators whose work quietly and profoundly reshaped everyday life around the globe.

 

Once home to the highest number of patents per capita of any city in the 20th century, Dayton’s influence extends from early industrial breakthroughs to the ongoing innovation emerging from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and today’s defense and technology leaders. This is a story of ingenuity, impact, and a city whose inventive spirit continues to shape the world.