text: Doris Day | Hometowns to Hollywood
  ← She Damn Near Ran the Studio
  Posted on March 13, 2021 by Annette Bochenek
  "I could have happily lived my entire life in Cincinnati, married to a proper Cincinnatian, living in a big old Victorian house, raising a brood of offspring, but preordination…had other plans for me." –Doris Day
  She retired to Carmel-by-the-Sea, California, after her work in films. She passed away on May 13, 2019, at age 97.
  In 1930, she resided with her mother and brother at 1811 Brewster Ave. in Cincinnati, which has since been razed. This is the location today:
  They later moved to 2552 Warsaw Ave. in Cincinnati, which does remain.
  In 1941, Day lived at 325 W. 45th St. in New York City. The apartment building still remains as the Whitby.
  Day's legacy continues on through her Animal Foundation, filmography, and many memorable recordings.