The next New Neighbor Welcome Party will be held Thursday, October 15 at 6:30 pm, at St John's UCC, located on Park Ave at 5th St.   Whether you have been to a past welcome event or have never attended before, this is a perfect casual get-together to learn about the many happenings in our historic neighborhood.  Representatives from various groups and clubs will be on hand to share ways to get involved in our active community.  Adult refreshments provided.  Feel free to bring an appetizer to share.  Invite your new neighbors and help us spread the word!

~ Eastrow New Neighbor Welcome Committee

Come join your neighbors and be part of what’s happening in the East Row Neighborhood. Refreshments at 6:30 followed by the meeting at 7pm

Mr. Mark Thackeray, esteemed property owner and renovator, provided the following information:

729 Weingartner Place is a 16-month full restoration project that recently has been completed, literally from the ground up.  Built in 1901, this 950 square foot framed house has been transformed into a 2-bedroom, 2-bath single family home that blends the original charm of the fireplace, hardwood floors and brick chimneys with the modern and elegant conveniences of new construction. 

The initial challenge was to re-shore (approximately 20” of elevation) the north side of the house using (4) 80-ton capacity hydraulic jacks.  Once leveled, new support beams and a foundation wall were poured,  providing a solid base for a complete gut and re-build of all interior and exterior surfaces.  New framing, windows, doors, plumbing, electric, ductwork and insulation were completed interior, while new sheathing, house wrap, lapboard siding and paint comprised the main exterior projects.  During demolition, transom windows and an original bathroom window were discovered behind the old paneling and drop ceilings, whereas the original scalloped “shakes” were found behind the aluminum siding on the front façade of the house.  These features have all been restored and preserved. 

The Campbell County deed discloses an interesting part of the history of the home, where Reverend William A Hughes of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Covington conveyed the property to the former owner in 1983. Records also indicate that a commercial business once existed in the now vacant lot adjacent to the south side of the residence.  Mark Thackeray, the current owner intends to sell the property.  Having previously done the “Gulf Station” on Washington, 605/607 on Overton and he and his wife’s current residence on 5th Street, this marks the fourth renovation project completed in East Row.

As loyal and faithful fans of The Renovation Happy Hours (first celebrated in 1776), I am aware that you appreciate our commitment to excellence in terms of presenting a unique and meaningful experience that profiles the wonderful qualities of our unique community.

Refreshments will be provided for the discerning guests.

Renovation Happy Hour events are open to all and are designed to improve awareness of historic houses in our neighborhood as well as to provide the opportunity for neighbours to socialize and learn more about the process of Historic Renovation and Preservation.

Come join your neighbors and be part of what’s happening in the East Row Neighborhood. Refreshments at 6:30 followed by the meeting at 7pm

We will be holding our next Renovation Happy Hour on Thursday August 20th from 6-8 pm.

Please Save the Date !!

This will be a particularly interesting event as it will be a first look at the recently transferred property formerly known as the Trent Montessori Building.

The building is located at 305 Park Avenue next to the Jerry Jones neighborhood park at 3rd Street.

Renovation Happy Hour events are open to all and are designed to improve awareness of the historic houses in our neighborhood as well as to provide the opportunity for neighbours to socialize and learn more about the process of Historic Renovation and Preservation.

More details to come.

Come join your neighbors and be part of what’s happening in the East Row Neighborhood. Refreshments at 6:30 followed by the meeting at 7pm

Hello Neighbors -- As you finish your spring/start of summer cleaning and elimination of things you no longer need, please keep the upcoming ERHF Yard Sale in mind! Shoppers enjoy getting yard tools, household items, toys, clothing, plants, summertime items and more, and residents enjoy the opportunity to clear out the garage and closets as summer kicks off. It doesn't matter if you have a lot to sell or a little. We have so many sales along our sidewalks that you'll fit right in no matter what, and your items will likely go fast, especially early in the morning.

Hats off to the East Row Historic Foundation for doing all the legwork including coordination, advertising and signage, plus ERHF pays all fees for participating residents of Newport's East Row historic neighborhood.

Click here for a map.

If you have goodies to sell, just send an email to Paula Bandon at pabrand1@yahoo.com with your name, address, which day or days you are participating (Sat.? Sun.?), and an idea of anything you'd like to publicize on the map in the way of items you are selling. on the map in the way of items you are selling.  I can include 2 photos on your map listing, so feel free to send me a couple photos of items you are selling if you want.

Dumpster info

We will once again have the Junk King donation dumpster available for leftover items, or for those who want to downsize but are not participating in the sale. The dumpster will be located at 728 E 9th Street (near Dreamwraps) and will be available all day Saturday and on Sunday until 4 pm.

A few requests:

• Please wrap all glassware and put neatly in a sealed box. Wrapping and properly boxing glass and fragile items will help prevent them from breaking during transit.

• Please NO furniture (it takes up too much space).

• Small appliances only.

• Please stack things as neatly as possible and as far back in the dumpster as you can reach. This allows us to fit more items into the dumpster.

• This is a donation dumpster, not a trash dumpster. Please donate items that are reusable.

We partner with Junk King Cincinnati for this donation dumpster. Junk King works with, and donates to, many local non-profits. They have won numerous awards for their community involvement. They are also stewards of the environment and do their best to donate, reuse, repurpose, or recycle every item that comes to them, including broken items. Beyond the yard sale, I would encourage you to consider them for your hauling or junk removal needs. (Tell them I referred you and you might receive a discount depending on the project.)

Thanks, and happy selling!

Tiffany

Hello Neighbors -- As you finish your spring/start of summer cleaning and elimination of things you no longer need, please keep the upcoming ERHF Yard Sale in mind! Shoppers enjoy getting yard tools, household items, toys, clothing, plants, summertime items and more, and residents enjoy the opportunity to clear out the garage and closets as summer kicks off. It doesn't matter if you have a lot to sell or a little. We have so many sales along our sidewalks that you'll fit right in no matter what, and your items will likely go fast, especially early in the morning.

Hats off to the East Row Historic Foundation for doing all the legwork including coordination, advertising and signage, plus ERHF pays all fees for participating residents of Newport's East Row historic neighborhood.

Click here for a map.

If you have goodies to sell, just send an email to Paula Bandon at pabrand1@yahoo.com with your name, address, which day or days you are participating (Sat.? Sun.?), and an idea of anything you'd like to publicize on the map in the way of items you are selling. on the map in the way of items you are selling.  I can include 2 photos on your map listing, so feel free to send me a couple photos of items you are selling if you want.

Dumpster info

We will once again have the Junk King donation dumpster available for leftover items, or for those who want to downsize but are not participating in the sale. The dumpster will be located at 728 E 9th Street (near Dreamwraps) and will be available all day Saturday and on Sunday until 4 pm.

A few requests:

• Please wrap all glassware and put neatly in a sealed box. Wrapping and properly boxing glass and fragile items will help prevent them from breaking during transit.

• Please NO furniture (it takes up too much space).

• Small appliances only.

• Please stack things as neatly as possible and as far back in the dumpster as you can reach. This allows us to fit more items into the dumpster.

• This is a donation dumpster, not a trash dumpster. Please donate items that are reusable.

We partner with Junk King Cincinnati for this donation dumpster. Junk King works with, and donates to, many local non-profits. They have won numerous awards for their community involvement. They are also stewards of the environment and do their best to donate, reuse, repurpose, or recycle every item that comes to them, including broken items. Beyond the yard sale, I would encourage you to consider them for your hauling or junk removal needs. (Tell them I referred you and you might receive a discount depending on the project.)

Thanks, and happy selling!

Tiffany

Come join your neighbors and be part of what’s happening in the East Row Neighborhood. Refreshments at 6:30 followed by the meeting at 7pm

 The next New Neighbor Welcome Party will be held Thursday, June 25 6:30 pm, at St John's UCC, located on Park Ave at 5th St.   Whether you have been to a past welcome event or have never attended before, this is a perfect casual get-together to learn about the many happenings in our historic neighborhood.  Representatives from various groups and clubs will be on hand to share ways to get involved in our active community.  Adult refreshments provided.  Feel free to bring an appetizer to share.  Invite your new neighbors and help us spread the word!

~ Eastrow New Neighbor Welcome Committee

For over 28 years, curiosity,  a passion for gardening and desire for unique ideas have enticed thousands of visitors to tour the captivating gardens showcased in Newport making it one of the most popular garden tours in the Greater Cincinnati area.  A minimum of 8 selected private gardens will be open for your enjoyment as well as a Rest and Relaxation site.  

Join us Saturday and Sunday,  June 6 & 7, 2026 (10am - 4pm)— for the 28th Newport Garden Walk sponsored by the East Row Garden Club in the East Row Historic District, the second largest local historic district in Kentucky.

Be sure to save time for a visit the vendor market (10am - 4pm) - centralized on the lawn of St. John’s United Church at Park Avenue and Nelson Place.

Prior to the event, on-line Tickets Sales will be available beginning May 1, 2026.  Click here to purchase tickets.

New this year the Garden Club will host a Flower Arrangement Class. Click here for more information.

The Garden Walk will be held rain or Shine.

Ticket Sales on the day of event will be located at:

St. John's United Church of Christ

415 Park Avenue

Newport, KY 41071

Free Parking is available at Watertower Square parking lot located at corner of 6th St and Washington Ave (enter from Washington Ave)

Please be aware that most of the gardens are not wheelchair accessible. 

New this year the Garden Club will host a Flower Arrangement Class. Click here for more information.

For more information about the Garden Walk click here.

For over 28 years, curiosity,  a passion for gardening and desire for unique ideas have enticed thousands of visitors to tour the captivating gardens showcased in Newport making it one of the most popular garden tours in the Greater Cincinnati area.  A minimum of 8 selected private gardens will be open for your enjoyment as well as a Rest and Relaxation site.  

Join us Saturday and Sunday,  June 6 & 7, 2026 (10am - 4pm)— for the 28th Newport Garden Walk sponsored by the East Row Garden Club in the East Row Historic District, the second largest local historic district in Kentucky.

Be sure to save time for a visit the vendor market (10am - 4pm) - centralized on the lawn of St. John’s United Church at Park Avenue and Nelson Place.

Prior to the event, on-line Tickets Sales will be available beginning May 1, 2026.  Click here to purchase tickets.

New this year the Garden Club will host a Flower Arrangement Class. Click here for more information.

The Garden Walk will be held rain or Shine.

Ticket Sales on the day of event will be located at:

St. John's United Church of Christ

415 Park Avenue

Newport, KY 41071

Free Parking is available at Watertower Square parking lot located at corner of 6th St and Washington Ave (enter from Washington Ave)

Please be aware that most of the gardens are not wheelchair accessible. 

For more information about the Garden Walk click here.

Come join your neighbors and be part of what’s happening in the East Row Neighborhood. Refreshments at 6:30 followed by the meeting at 7pm

Please Join Us!

Thank you for your previous participation in the Newport East Row Renovation Happy Hour Program; here are details (written by the owners) of the property which is the subject of our upcoming event. It is a pleasure to see a long neglected property brought back to life in a loving restoration.

Thursday, May 21st  6-8 PM.

901 Saratoga

Built in the 1880’s, but vacant for decades, 901 Saratoga, at the corner of 9th and Saratoga, is a prominently located example of urban corner store development during the one of Newport’s periods of rapid growth. The exterior retains the original Italianate design elements. The interior suffered significant alteration and demolition prior to the current owner’s acquisition, but the current state of restoration will allow you to see a “from the walls and studs” example of the early stages of a major renovation project.

Acquired in late 2024 by local Newport residents, and with restoration overseen by Architect Cassidy Staver (NStil Studios) and General Contractor, James ‘Pete’ Lloyd (Renovate Revive), 901 Saratoga was long neglected and vacant for decades, but serves as an excellent example of what the earliest stages of preservation, rehabilitation and restoration can look like.

The late 19th-century mixed-use masonry building at the intersection of Saratoga Street and East 9th Street was originally a daily market/meat market, and later a saloon, with residences on the upper floors. Its prominent location and prominent three-story structure would have made it a local landmark and commercial anchor within the neighborhood.

Despite exterior deterioration and interior alterations over the years, the building retains its original scale, form, and defining architectural features which are being preserved, including arched window openings, brick cornices, and the chamfered entrance, elements indicative of Italianate design influences.

The restoration will result in a three residential units along with the return of the commercial storefront as well as a restored, but non-historic three car garage.

Snacks and beverages provided by the East Row Historic Foundation,

Come join your neighbors and be part of what’s happening in the East Row Neighborhood. Refreshments at 6:30 followed by the meeting at 7pm

Info to come soon

Come join your neighbors and be part of what’s happening in the East Row Neighborhood. Refreshments at 6:30 followed by the meeting at 7pm

Please join us for another Renovation Happy Hour, vWednesday, March 18, 6-8 PM, at 326 Washington. We had an opportunity to view these properties during construction; now you can see the finished product.

More details to follow. 

From Tiffany Budd

Greetings neighbors,

Summer 2026 will mark the fourth year of our Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program! Many thanks to those of you who have participated and/or continue to participate. You make this program a success!

For those new to the neighborhood or who would like to learn more about the CSA program, I will be hosting a virtual event on March 5, 6-7 pm. You can sign up here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/shLI3QDxSuK-DD4lyxCalw#/registration. We will review the CSA program in detail and you will be able to ask questions. You will also get to meet the farmers we partner with at Elmwood Stock Farm. As a bonus, one lucky participant will win a CSA cookbook!

o How it works: You buy a “share” of Elmwood Stock farm, which is an organic farm in Kentucky. You get a box of veggies each week during the summer. Each box is fully customizable. The farm has many other products you can add on (eggs, flowers, organic meat, honey, bread, coffee, and more).

Feel free to share this out to local friends and family. The CSA program is open to anyone. Our pick up is at Wooden Cask on Wednesdays, but Elmwood also delivers to various locations around the area.

Thanks, and hope to see you virtually on March 5!

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/shLI3QDxSuK-DD4lyxCalw#/registration

Tiffany

Come join your neighbors and be part of what’s happening in the East Row Neighborhood. Refreshments at 6:30 followed by the meeting at 7pm

 The next New Neighbor Welcome Party will be held Thursday, February 26, 6:30 pm, at St John's UCC, located on Park Ave at 5th St.   Whether you have been to a past welcome event or have never attended before, this is a perfect casual get-together to learn about the many happenings in our historic neighborhood.  Representatives from various groups and clubs will be on hand to share ways to get involved in our active community.  Adult refreshments provided.  Feel free to bring an appetizer to share.  Invite your new neighbors and help us spread the word!

~ Eastrow New Neighbor Welcome Committee

Come join your neighbors and be part of what’s happening in the East Row Neighborhood. Refreshments at 6:30 followed by the meeting at 7pm

Come join your neighbors and be part of what’s happening in the East Row Neighborhood. Refreshments at 6:30 followed by the meeting at 7pm

Please join us for a fun night of catching up with friends and neighbors at the Mansion Hill Sanctuary on Dec 9th, starting at 6:30pm.  All neighbors are welcome. The ERHF will provide dinner and drinks, but please feel free to bring an appetizer or dessert if you can.

This is also a thank-you for our neighbors that have volunteered to open their home for the Christmas Tour. 

Info to come

Winter Block Party on 7th Street between Overton and Monroe.

Food truck and music.

Open to all.