The North Avondale Neighborhood Association
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 […]
Dear Neighbors, On February 2nd, Punxsutawney Phil (our nation’s most popular marmot) unfortunately saw his shadow Wednesday morning after scurrying out of a burrow at Gobbler’s Knob. As the legend goes, that means the country can expect below-average temperatures for the next six weeks. Here is the good news…Phil the […]
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 […]
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Dear Neighbors, I hope your holiday season is off to a great start. As we gear up for the Holidays lets continue to come together to help others within and nearby our community. The holiday spirit of the season is evident as you walk or drive around our beautiful streets. […]
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.
Neighbors and Friends of North Avondale: Please help me welcome Dr. Colleen Hanycz, the President of Xavier University to North Avondale. Dr. Hanycz is the 35th and first female president to Xavier University with an incredible background. I had the honor of speaking a few lines to welcome Dr. Hanycz on behalf of North […]