The Dayton Project

On February 2, 1923, the first leaded gasoline (branded “ethyl gas”) was sold in Dayton, Ohio. Chemist Thomas Midgley Jr. worked with Charles Kettering (of Dayton/NCR fame) to develop the additive that reduced engine knock.

Only later did science catch up, revealing the serious health consequences of leaded fuel and changing how we think about progress, responsibility, and impact.

Progress isn’t just about discovery—it’s about learning, adapting, and doing better.

From the first chimp in space to Apollo 14, today’s milestones didn’t happen by accident. Dayton engineers, materials, and minds helped make the space age possible.

Our Dayton NASA design is a nod to that legacy. Visit the link in our profile or order today

On January 31, 1961, Ham the Astrochimp flew into space and changed history—showing humans could survive and work beyond Earth.

Back in Dayton, research at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base was quietly advancing the science that helped make missions like this possible.

Dayton did it again. The “Blizzard” of ’26 dumped more snow than the legendary ’78 storm—and you were there for it. This shirt is proof you survived one for the history books.

Visit the link in our profile to order yours today.

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This Mustang was crushed by a fallen tree during the blizzard of 1978

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This car surrounded by large snow banks was a common sight after heavy snowfall and strong wind gusts.

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Robert Moore has worked several hours trying to clear a spot to park his car, January 23, 1978.

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