10/08/2025
🌟 Resident Spotlight: Harvey Guthridge 🌟
Harvey is the oldest living retired Dayton Police Officer at 99 years old. We have the honor of sharing about his remarkable life with everyone reading this post.
Born in Indiana in 1926, Harvey attended school in Evansville and graduated high school in 1943. Shortly after, he joined the Army Air Corps, proudly serving his country until his honorable discharge in 1945.
After trying his hand at the NCR field office in Evansville, Harvey decided that wasn’t the career for him — and joined the Dayton Police Department. He served from 1949 to 1977, working patrol duty, records and training, and later in the crime lab. Following his retirement, he continued to share his expertise part-time at the Miami Valley Regional Crime Lab.
Harvey moved to One Lincoln Park in 2024 and has called it home for nearly two years. He appreciates the many amenities available, especially the dining room and transportation services — though he enjoys cooking in his “nicely furnished kitchen,” too! A man of many interests, Harvey has always enjoyed photography, boating, traveling, camping, and gardening.
When asked what he’d tell someone considering a move here, Harvey didn’t hesitate:
“One Lincoln Park is a great place to live. The entire staff is great. You’ll have access to everything you might need — dining, entertainment, medical staff on duty 24/7, and transportation. It’s definitely a safe place to live and make friends.”
Harvey’s favorite meal is a juicy rib eye steak with mashed potatoes and a glass of wine, but he also enjoys donuts, fruit, and coffee with “Tunes with Tony” on Tuesdays. One of his favorite memories since moving in was last year’s New Year’s Eve party — a perfect reflection of the lively community spirit here at One Lincoln Park.
We also want to thank the Dayton Police History Foundation Inc. DBA: DPH Foundation for highlighting Harvey’s photos from his time as an officer — check out their page for more pictures of Harvey throughout his career! (Posted September 2024)