The Dayton Daily News featured another one of our neighbors this week, and some great historic photos as well...
Photographers may recognize Dennis Gray’s family name from its connection to GraLab darkroom timers. Dennis Gray’s grandfather founded the company, DimcoGray, that still manufactures the devices in Centerville. DimcoGray, then located in the Oregon District, was passed down to John Daniel Gray, who was president until the 1980s, when he sold the firm to his employees.
Gray’s father died two years ago, and his collection nearly disappeared with him. Gray said his father didn’t recognize the value of the shots and wanted to throw them away.
When the photos passed from father to son, Dennis Gray knew where to turn for help. He was familiar with the Wright State archive from his volunteer work with the St. Anne Hill Historic District and First Lutheran Church.
His father’s collection “was a treasure waiting to be unlocked, but the technology wasn’t there until just a few years ago,” he said.
He's just one of the many "Dayton Originals" in St. Anne's Hill!
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Nice job!
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