The North Avondale Neighborhood Association
● A memorial service to honor the life and legacy of Dr. O’dell Owens was held at Corinthian Baptist Church on Friday. Owens, a renowned obstetrician and community leader, died unexpectedly last week. His service was attended by family, friends, and many local officials and community members who knew him or were […]
Dear Neighbors, The fall leaves and cool air of October have passed and we are putting our gardens to rest. November has arrived and winter is coming. This fall NANA and NABA (North Avondale Business Association) sponsored the Festival of Leaves on a beautiful cool sunny day where neighbors, friends and families came together. They […]
Linda Kreindler, editor of the North Avondale history page on Facebook, was recently asked about the cemetery behind the Hirsch Center on Reading Rd. Linda shared this great article with maps, photos, etc. On the map it shows Clinton St. which was renamed to present day Burton Ave. Some of you might remember […]
The welcome committee celebrated a job well done on Wednesday, October 12 with their last meeting and a reception at the home of Jolene Struebbe, committee chair. The committee is prepared to start welcoming new neighbors in November and will reconvene next spring or summer to evaluate their processes and […]
Dear Neighbors, Woooooow! Fall has officially begun with the cool temperatures and the start of our lovely fall colors. Halloween will be here soon. Please step outside and take in our beautiful neighborhood with your friends and neighbors. Winter will be following close behind! The September NANA monthly meeting started our schedule […]
The North Avondale Neighborhood Association (NANA) was founded in 1960. NANA is composed of a group of committed citizens dedicated to preserving and improving the quality of life in the neighborhood. Our Mission Actively preserve and enhance the living experience in our neighborhood. Our VisionCincinnati’s Best Address: Beautiful homes, Great […]
Can you imagine visiting your grandparents at Casa Blanca, their home (below) at 1401 Dana Avenue and then getting to live in this house yourself once they passed? Well Annamarie Becker Harten (and her 7 siblings) got to do just that! Casa Blanca was built in l927-28 and Annamarie’s grandfather, […]
Dear Neighbors, Summer is ending and school has begun. This has been a lovely summer, especially the bright sunshine and comfortable temperatures. These both made for some beautiful days and evenings to enjoy the outdoors with friends and neighbors. The NANA monthly meetings are starting back up and scheduled for […]
Please welcome Woman’s Art Club of Cincinnati (WACC) President, Sue Blaney (Burton Woods Lane). Signature WACC member Sue Blaney assumed the role of President of the organization on July 1, 2022. “Outgoing President, Margaret Kastner asked me to take on the position. I admired the leadership she provided the organization during COVID,” shares […]
Ursula Ann Dorenkott Hassel, 88, (Dakota) of Cincinnati passed away peacefully on July 26, 2022. Services were held on August 1, at 10 a.m. at Bellarmine Chapel, on the campus of Xavier University. Reception followed. Ursula was born in Cleveland, OH, but she considered Cincinnati her home. Ursula loved gardening in […]