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
Our Fall Block Party, on the north end of the 800 Block of Monroe
The next New Neighbor Welcome Party will be held Thursday, October 9, 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
Please join us for another Renovation Happy Hour, Wednesday, October 1st , 6-8 PM, at 227 East 9th St. The property owners are Aaron Sutherland and Nicole Hilvert. This property has been unoccupied for some time, and is undergoing a complete renovation.
We will provide additional information as it becomes available.
Our Neighbor, Mark Ramler provides the following summary of this notable addition to the East Row Neighborhood:
What’s New in an Old Neighborhood; Renovation Happy Hour
Join us for a special Renovation Happy Hour in the East Row Historic District—this time with a twist! Instead of touring 19th Century homes, we’ll be stepping inside four brand-new brick townhomes currently under construction - three of which are still available for purchase. All four homes will be open for your viewing, but the main gathering space will be at 326 Washington Ave. at the corner Washington Ave. and Southgate St (across the alley from the Hoffbrau Haus).These thoughtfully designed homes meet the Historic Preservation Commission’s guidelines for new construction – regarding scale, massing, materials, setback, height, and neighborhood compatibility. Each three-level residence features soaring ceilings, premium finishes, abundant natural light, and modern conveniences including smart wiring, gas fireplaces, 2 car garages, and optional elevators—all while blending seamlessly into the character of our historic neighborhood.
Mark Ramler with Mansion Hill Properties, and developer Matt Olliges with Vision Realty will be on hand to discuss the project and answer questions. So come explore what’s new in the East Row and see how innovative design can honor the past while shaping the future!
While not all the properties fit the philosophy of the Renovation Happy Hours, we believe they all contribute to the advancement of our city, making it more livable, attractive and adding to its overall quality of life.
Renovation Happy Hours are designed to showcase appropriate renovations of properties in the East Row. They are an opportunity to learn about the structure of our historic homes, to develop renovation ideas for our own homes, and to learn techniques for implementing those historic renovations. You will get to meet and chat with people who are very knowledgeable about renovations in our historic district.
As always, the East Row will provide refreshments. You are welcome to bring additional food and beverages if you would like to contribute.
You are also encouraged to linger and enjoy connecting with your neighbours.
Want to learn more about our neighborhood? Come to the monthly East Row Historic Foundation meeting which normally occur on the first Tuesday of the month at St. John’s Church on Park at 6:30 pm. Check the events on this website to confirm the date.
We hope to see you there.
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
East Row Foundation Fundraiser - T-shirt Booth selling WEBN t-shirts.
Newport resident Amber Funch Frame acquired the property at 503 East 10th Street in August 2023. At the time of purchase, it had been vacant for about 25 years, and sadly showed its age. Amber does not have details on the original history of the building, but would welcome relevant information from Newport residents. She has Polaroid photos (I'm sure East Rowers who are of a mature persuasion remember Polaroid technology) of the property before the last renovation by the Hosea group in the 1990s.
Renovation Happy Hours are designed to showcase appropriate renovations of properties in the East Row. They are an opportunity to learn about the structure of our historic homes, to develop renovation ideas for our own homes, and to learn techniques for implementing those historic renovations. You will get to meet and chat with people who are very knowledgeable about renovations in our historic district.
As always, the East Row will provide refreshments. You are welcome to bring additional food and beverages if you would like to contribute.
You are also encouraged to linger and enjoy connecting with your neighbours.
We hope to see you there.
This single family residence has undergone a significant renovation.
The owners state:
"In 2019, our family was living in Los Angeles when a condemned house in Newport caught our eye during a visit to our original home. There was something exciting happening in this city and we wanted to be a part of it. Fast forward to 2022, we were expecting our second daughter and eagerly searching for our next project in Newport. 831 Dayton Ave became available, and we raced to put in an offer. She was down to the studs, collapsing in the back and needed a ton of work. Albeit the advice of most of our friends and family to move on because of her condition, we fell in love. We named her “Jaxx Haus”, a dedication to our older daughter and biggest motivation, and for the next 18 months we poured every weekend, late night and spare moment into bringing her back to life.
“Thanks to a few years experience working on our own home and with the help of our talented crew, we proudly finished Jaxx Haus. From laying the tile while our baby napped in the portable playpen next to us, to painting the outside of the house with our 4 year old marking the very first rows of black, rehabilitating this house always meant more to us than just a flip. Newport is a special city with a unique community whose dedication to positive change is ever apparent. We feel so lucky to have laid down roots in Newport when we did, and to have the honor to share our work and love in this home with her first new owners.
“Every utility is a completely new hook up to the city. The first floor also has all new joists from the kitchen to the front of the home.”
Renovation Happy Hours are designed to showcase appropriate renovations of properties in the East Row. They are an opportunity to learn about the structure of our historic homes, to develop renovation ideas for our own homes, and to learn techniques for implementing those historic renovations. You will get to meet and chat with people who are very knowledgeable about renovations in our historic district.
As always, the East Row will provide refreshments. You are welcome to bring additional food and beverages if you would like to contribute.
You are also encouraged to linger and enjoy connecting with your neighbours.
We hope to see you there.
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 history and description of the building is as follows:
Washington Collective, 508 Washington Ave, Newport, Ky
Owned by: 508 Washington, LLC; Toby Moeves and Erin Wilkins
The property is shown on the 1894 Sanborn Maps and is a Second Empire style home. At some point it received an addition to the front bringing it out to the present sidewalk and adding the third story.
At the time the building was purchased by the current owners in 2021, both the interior and exterior was in disrepair. The interior of the building had served as three apartments for at least the last thirty-five years. The apartments had dropped ceilings with minimal updates.
Internally, the building was remodeled from top to bottom while preserving as much of the original stairs and railings as possible. The building was converted from the three separate apartments into six individual office spaces with shared reception, kitchen and conference room. The first floor is handicap accessible. All mechanicals in the building were replaced or updated.
Externally, a third story was added at the very back section of the building, along with replacing the windows, rebuilding the porch with a railing befitting of the style/period when originally constructed, and repainting to match the buildings to the South - 510 & 514 Washington - to better fit the block.
The building won a 2024 Newport Excellence in Preservation Award for Adaptive Reuse – Mixed-Use/Commercial. Erin Wilkins and Toby Moeves purchased the building and have a combined history of operating businesses, residing, and renovating historic buildings in Newport for the last 20 years. Erin has operated her law firm next door at 510 and 514 Washington Ave. for over 20 years.
The building now operates as Washington Collective - office space for rent, primarily for solo/small firm attorneys or other professionals. For inquiries, please contact Erin Wilkins at erin@ewilkinslaw.com, or 859-803-9283.
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.
Click here for a map of the Yard Sale participants although usually more participate than are shown on the map.
Donation Dumpster.
Like all of us, you may have items that are hard to part with, but when you donate them to people in need who can give them new life, that's a good feeling.and a great way to give your no-longer-needed items a new life with people who could really use and appreciate them. The Junk King donation dumpster is 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 both days for drop off.
A few requests:
Please NO trash or standard recyclables in the dumpster.
Please NO furniture (it take up too much space).
Small appliances only.
Please wrap all glassware in bubble-wrap/paper and put neatly in a sealed box. Every year there is loose glassware and some if it gets broken due to the number of other items getting placed on top of it. Wrapping it and properly boxing it will help prevent this.
Please stack things as neatly as possible and as far back in the dumpster as you can reach.
ERHF partners with Junk King for this donation dumpster. Junk King is a local franchise that partners with, and donates to, many local non-profits. They have won numerous awards for their community involvement. They also are 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.
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.
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.
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.
Click here for a map of the Yard Sale participants although usually more participate than are shown on the map.
Donation Dumpster.
Like all of us, you may have items that are hard to part with, but when you donate them to people in need who can give them new life, that's a good feeling.and a great way to give your no-longer-needed items a new life with people who could really use and appreciate them. The Junk King donation dumpster is 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 both days for drop off.
A few requests:
Please NO trash or standard recyclables in the dumpster.
Please NO furniture (it take up too much space).
Small appliances only.
Please wrap all glassware in bubble-wrap/paper and put neatly in a sealed box. Every year there is loose glassware and some if it gets broken due to the number of other items getting placed on top of it. Wrapping it and properly boxing it will help prevent this.
Please stack things as neatly as possible and as far back in the dumpster as you can reach.
ERHF partners with Junk King for this donation dumpster. Junk King is a local franchise that partners with, and donates to, many local non-profits. They have won numerous awards for their community involvement. They also are 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.
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.
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.
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 on the 600 Block of Monroe Street for the 2025 East Row Block Party!!
June 14, 2025. 4pm to midnight
Jeff Richardson/Webb’s BBQ served at 5
Live music from our very own neighborhood artists and surprise entertainment until midnight!
Activities for the kids!
Please bring your very best picnic side to share, your favorite beverages and chairs.
(The 600 block of Monroe Street will be closed to traffic and street parking Saturday afternoon.
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.
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.
Please join us at our New Neighbor Welcome Party. Whether you have come to previous new neighbor parties, or you’ve never attended, 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 vibrant 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
Learn about Newport’ Public Transportation Opportunities
One way to make Newport streets safer and reduce pollution is by reducing car traffic. Taking public transportation is an alternative to driving but not everyone considers taking buses. Where do they go? How much do they cost? Are they safe? Do you have bus questions? Come join us on Saturday, May 31st for a Community Bus Ride with TANK Travel Trainer C.J. Grote. We’ll meet at the bus stop on Monmouth St. at 5th, in front of Press on Monmouth to take public transportation to Findlay Market and back. We’ll aim to take the 10:05 AM bus so get there a little before 10.
How to Take the Bus:
Busfare is $2 in cash for a one way trip. No change is given. You can also use the Transit app. Click here to download the app and learn how to use it: https://www.tankbus.org/fares-guides/transit-app/
ReNewport Transportation Task Force will have new information to share about bridges, and about how the implementation of the Newport and Covington Bike Plan is progressing. The Task Force will have ridership numbers from TANK to discuss, and information about the different ways we are working with Tristate Trails, CORA, Livewell Newport and the city to make Newport streets safer and friendlier for bikes and pedestrians. They also want to hear from you. Come talk about transportation issues that are important to you. If you can’t make the meeting send us an email at renewportttf@gmail.com.
Dog Park Maintenance and Cleanup. Many hands make light work. Please help.
The Anual Victorian Christmas Tour and Tea returns again.
For complete information, go here to get the full scoop.
Mark your calendar for the evening of December 7, starting at 6:30 pm, for the 4th Annual Victorian Christmas Tour Block Party. Plans are well under way, for a fun-filled evening.
We will have live music by Chris Bednar and One Rock Taylor. Webb’s will be serving food for purchase. We will be having 2 separate tastings: a holiday drink tasting, brought to you by 927 Reserve and a wine tasting by Vinology. Charitable donations for a local charity will be collected for the tastings.
Santa's Seigh and Santa himself will be there for photos apps.
We plan to have several tents set up in the parking lot for cover, if the weather doesn't cooperate. Fleck’s Gulf has space but, overflow is in the parking lot.
See you there.
The Christmas Tour Block Party Committee
The Anual Victorian Christmas Tour and Tea returns again.
For complete information, go here to get the full scoop.
Please join us at our New Neighbor Welcome Party. Mingle with old and new neighbors and get info about getting involved in our vibrant community. We have many clubs and activities always going on so there is something for everyone.
If you are an existing East Row resident, please encourage any new neighbors to attend. If you don’t know any new neighbors, come anyway.
Adult refreshments will be provided by the East Row Historical Foundation, but we ask if you could please bring an appetizer to share.
The next Renovation Happy Hour is scheduled for Thursday the 26th of September, 6-8 PM at the faux Gulf Garage location of Scott and Debbie Fleckinger, at 522 Washington St. This is such a faithful recreation of a circa 1950s American gas station that drivers running on empty frequently stop there to fill up.
We hosted another RHH at Scott’s location last fall, but he has recently acquired some heavy Detroit iron that we think you will appreciate, so we felt this called for a repeat RHH
More information on this memorable event will be provided as it becomes available.
As always, refreshments will be provided.
Sorry about the relatively short notice but a Renovation Happy hour has been rescheduled for Thursday August 8th from 6 to 8pm. We are hoping you will all be able to join us.
We will be looking at the “After ” of the renovation project at 603 Monroe Street. You viewed the “Before" in a previous Renovation Happy Hour in July of 2023. Many of you commented about the extensive amount of work that was going to be needed to bring this building back.
The 600 block of Monroe is where the annual East Row Block Party is held and is regarded by many as one of the more desirable blocks to live in the East Row.
603 Monroe is a brick Italianate with a characteristic style very typical of many of the other houses on the block.
The renovation has been very extensive. The back of the house was expanded to create a Primary Bedroom on the 2nd floor replacing the existing slanted roof. A deck was added over the expansion at the third floor level. The two car garage at the rear has also been renovated.
Our host for the event is Ramzi Nuseibeh who has now tackled several renovations of this type in the neighbourhood that most people would never even think of taking on.
Renovation Happy Hours are designed to showcase appropriate renovations of properties in the East Row. They are an opportunity to learn about the structure of our historic homes, to develop renovation ideas for our own homes, and to learn techniques for implementing those historic renovations. You will get to meet and chat with people who are very knowledgeable about renovations in our historic district.
As always, the East Row will provide refreshments. You are welcome to bring additional food and beverages if you would like to contribute.
You are also encouraged to linger and enjoy connecting with your neighbours.
We hope to see you there.
