Inductee Profiles

1904 – 1991

Louis F. Polk was an internationally recognized leader in the field of measurement science or metrology.

1868 – 1961

Jane Reece was known for her leadership in establishing photography as a fine art form.

1937 – Present

The Honorable Judge Walter Herbert Rice is a jurist, humanitarian, and community leader.

1904 – 1994

Esther Price was the founder of Esther Price Candies of Dayton.

1946 – 2022

Julia has been called the godmother of the American independent film movement.

1867 – 1947

Frederick Rike was President of Dayton’s Rike-Kumler department store company and a civic leader.

1914 – 2006

Reverend Edward A. Puff was the pastor of Memorial United Church of Christ for 40 years.

Lucius J. 1876 – 1939
Dora B. 1882 – 1940

Sgt. Lucius Rice became the first Black sergeant, with Dora Rice choosing to join her husband in law enforcement, becoming Dayton’s first Black policewoman

1901 – 1965

Miriam Rosenthal had a significant and lasting impact on the performing arts in the Dayton area.