Exploring the Forgotten MIDGET THEATRE | Dayton Ohio History

The story of the Midget Theater and the Legendary Sherman Potterf

Today we are exploring the Midget Theater in Dayton, Ohio. Another abandoned place in Ohio with a unique history.

For a more detailed history on this theater check out Tom Gilliam’s article at
ARTICLE ON THE HISTORY

If you are interested in this location for your business contact erica.hubler@wright-dunbar.org
SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY PLEASE

WHERE TO GET THE POSTERS
“Sam’s Finger” 1971 Uncle Sam Posters on Amazon https://amzn.to/2Kyw9zI
“Super Peace” 1960s-70s 61007 Posters available on Ebay used.
“Let’s Boogie” 1972 Gemini Rising Poster S275 available on Ebay used.

Sources:
https://www.daytondailynews.com/what-to-love/dayton-history/the-midget-theatre-building-was-home-to-one-of-daytons-last-nickelodeons/V6NZQ7RT6VCI5NH6CXEXHELSRU/
https://www.lpaonline.org/the-m-word
https://www.daytondailynews.com/news/historic-photo-riverbank-transforms-from-historic-high-school/YMqJCdSZ3rZX1iStWtOe7H/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Old.Cincinnati/permalink/4756035024438909
https://www.facebook.com/TheVictorianHistorian/posts/2558127334453017
https://www.facebook.com/americandimemuseum/posts/598009607738414
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/106023435/sherman-william-potterf#view-photo=135030478
Curt Dalton – Dayton History Books