Shawen Acres, also known as the Montgomery County Children's Home, is a historic complex in Dayton, Ohio. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 9, 1991.[2]
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| Location | 3304 N. Main St., Dayton, Ohio |
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| Coordinates | 39°47′47″N 84°12′53″W / 39.79639°N 84.21472°W |
| Built | 1926–1927[2] |
| Architectural style | Tudor Revival[1] |
| NRHP reference No. | 91001487[1] |
| Added to NRHP | October 9, 1991 |
It was originally designed as an orphans home. Dr. Charles Shawen donated 19 acres (77,000 m2) to the county March 21, 1926 for "wayward and homeless children."[2] The complex comprises a main building, annex, gym, and 10 English-style cottages in a park-like setting.
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- ^ a b "National Register of Historic Places". National Park Service. Retrieved 2009-08-31.
- ^ a b c "Shawen Acres". Preservation Dayton. Retrieved 2009-08-31.