The North Avondale Neighborhood Association
A recorded plea for inmates to get vaccinated earned one retired doctor a badge. Hamilton County Sheriff Charmaine McCaffrey said Dr. O’Dell Owens a former Cincinnati Health Commissioner, Coroner and recently retired Interact for Health CEO, created a video that likely saved lives and resulted in improved working conditions for employees. The sheriff […]
Mel and Lois Nizny moved into their home at 3953 Rose Hill Avenue April 1, 1971. But their story goes back a bit further… Mel actually lived in North Avondale in l962 at 775 Clinton Springs Ave. while a medical student at UC. Lois would come to visit Mel and, […]
Get ready to meet longest resident, or at least that I know of to date – Wilhelmina Branson at 3923 Leyman Drive. Byron and Wilhelmina and their three children moved to North Avondale in June 1964. They came from a log house and 18 acres in Amelia. But Amelia could […]
While this project has been thought of as an effort to share the stories of those of you who anchor our neighborhood by having lived in it the longest, sometimes stories come to you of neighbors who have “sampled” many parts of the neighborhood. Let me introduce Kimberly Russell, currently […]
The Victory Parkway Bridge was built in 1917 to replace a truss bridge and to provide a more pleasing view as you enter Eden Park. Although the bridge isn’t anything to write home about while driving along from above, the real beauty is of the architecture from below. The bridge which is […]
This month, as I kick off this project, I am so excited to introduce two “longevity” families and share their stories of living in North Avondale. You will learn more about Ernest Fontana and Nelida Mietta-Fontana at 3950 Ledgewood and Bob and Mary Wells at 4245 Rose Hill. Ernest Fontana […]
Of all the amazing things about North Avondale, one that recently came up in discussions with neighbors, is how long families STAY once they find this treasure of a neighborhood. Some choose to stay in their initial homes and others try out many homes in the neighborhood. In addition, I […]
A Tribute to Peter Stambrook who passed away in October 2020 and lived on Avondale Avenue with his wife Mary Piper for over 40 years. Click on the picture for the article.
Of all the amazing things about North Avondale, one that recently came up in discussions with neighbors, is how long families STAY once they find this treasure of a neighborhood. Some choose to stay in their initial homes and others try out many homes in the neighborhood. In addition, I think many […]
The Presidential Inauguration Ceremony of Xavier’s officially installing our 35th President, Dr. Colleen Hanycz, is on October 28, 2021 at 1:00. It is a tradition in Jesuit Inauguration ceremonies that the new President is welcomed by members of the community. Mayor John Cranley (Cincinnati), Mayor Vic Schneider (Norwood), Mr. James Stallworth, […]