Webster Station

Coming soon estimated completion Q4 2025

5 Floor 117 Unit Apartment Building, New Construction, Full Service Signage Package

Scale of the Project

Webster Sation

ZEALOT delivered a full-service signage solution for the Webster Station Residential Building

117 Gold Plated Room Numbers

Number of Signs Installed

5 floors with Signage

Floors Served

Approx. 250+ signs made

Signage Units Served

Mid-rise residential

Building Type

6-Week Turnaround

From design approval to full on-site installation.

Estimated Project Value: $60K+

End-to-end production and implementation.

Building Style

Our Partner in this Project

Webster Station
Standing on the historic grounds of a former Baltimore & Ohio Railroad freight house, this site was once a vital hub that powered Dayton's commercial and industrial engine. Today, that energy is channeled into a new era of sophisticated apartment living, placing you at the heart of a bustling community and its vibrant modern lifestyle.
History

A Quick History of the Webster Station Neighborhood in Dayton

The Age of Invention and Industry: 1880s - 1920s

At the turn of the 20th century, the area now known as Webster Station was a beating heart of Dayton's industrial revolution, bustling with factories and warehouses. Fueled by extensive railroad lines that converged here, this district became a critical hub for manufacturing and shipping, connecting Dayton's innovative products to the nation. This era saw the rise of iconic companies like National Cash Register (NCR) and Delco, whose facilities and workers defined the neighborhood's powerful, industrious character.

Mid-Century Might and The Great Shift: 1930s - 1960s

Throughout the mid-20th century, the district remained a vital center for production, contributing significantly to the nation's manufacturing output, including the war effort during World War II. Following the war, the national trend of suburbanization began to slowly alter the landscape of downtown Dayton as residents and new businesses looked to the expanding suburbs. While industry was still the primary driver, this period marked the beginning of a fundamental shift in how the city's central neighborhoods were used.

A Period of Transition and Challenge: 1970s - 1990s

This period marked a significant transition for downtown Dayton, as much of the heavy manufacturing that once defined Webster Station began to decline or relocate. Many of the historic industrial buildings fell into disuse, and the area faced the challenges of urban decay common to many American "Rust Belt" cities at the time. Despite these challenges, community leaders and preservationists began to recognize the historical value of the district's architectural legacy, planting the seeds for future renewal.

Reimagining the Core: Arts, Sports, and Lofts: 2000s - 2020s

The turn of the millennium sparked a new vision for the area, anchored by the construction of Day Air Ballpark (home of the Dayton Dragons), which brought new life and energy back to downtown. Developers and artists began to rediscover the neighborhood's historic warehouses, transforming them into creative loft apartments, eclectic offices, and vibrant entertainment venues like those in the nearby Fire Blocks District. Webster Station started to shed its purely industrial past and forge a new identity as a dynamic, walkable urban neighborhood for living, working, and entertainment.

The Next Chapter: The Webster Station Residences: Today

Building on this incredible momentum, the new Webster Station apartment building rises as a testament to the neighborhood's bright future and storied past. This 5-floor modern residence is designed to offer unparalleled access to the energy of downtown Dayton, from Dragons games to the local brewery scene and bustling Oregon District. Webster Station isn't just a new building; it's the next chapter in the story, offering a unique opportunity to live within the rich history and exciting future of this iconic Dayton neighborhood.

What We Did

Digital Signage for Floor-Level Navigation at
the Deneau

A wall-mounted digital directory, featuring a matte-finish flat-screen display installed beside elevators on each floor.

The custom digital layout includes directions of floor maps and amenities, offering residents and visitors intuitive navigation in the building.​

What We Did

Brushed Metal Floor & Room Number Signage

Dimensional brushed metal number signs mounted directly to the wall.

Clean installation and shadow depth give the signage a premium, architectural finish.

What We Did
Round Gold "The Commodore 101" Panel

15" x 15" Brushed gold metal plaque with raised white lettering and braille

Emergency Evac Plan Signage Panel

20" x 30" laser-etched black acrylic panel with white engraved text, braille, and floor diagram. Includes emergency instructions, and ADA illustrations with gold-styled outside border.

207 Room Number - Gold

Dimensional room number “117” in a metallic gold finish, CNC-cut from thick material

0003 Room Number with mechanical Label

Laser-etched onto black acrylic, with engraved white text and Braille, finished with a gold metallic top border with gold-styled outside border

Emergency Evac Plan Signage

12"x18" Matte Black Fire Egress Signs with Colored UV-Printed Embossed Characters and Information.

Gold Plated Room Numbers

Each room received a set of 3" Tall 1/2" Thick gold plated floating room numbers

5mm Thick white and Black Room ID

Ada Complaint Room ID Signs in a matte black finish with white characters and braille

5mm Thick Matte Black Room ID Signs

Ada Complaint Room ID Signs in a matte black and white finish with white characters and braille

Visit our Project at The Deneau

Address

40 W 4th St. Dayton, OH 45402, USA

Contact Number

(937) 230-1169

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