HISTORY
Founded in 1795, Kennedy Heights has a long and colorful History. Our neighborhood was very fortunate to have as a resident the late Jim Cebula. Mr. Cebula was KHCC's unofficial historian for many years before his passing in 2009. He was a professor of history at Raymond Walters.
Read these articles about the history of our neighborhood.
Articles
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Telling the Kennedy Heights Story - Ernie Barbeau
Community Council past president Ernie Barbeau has undertaken the task of retelling the story of our neighborhood in a multi part story
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Elders Series
A collection of interviews with long time residents who share their stories and experiences living in Kennedy Heights.
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Kennedy Heights: A Fragmented Hilltop Suburb
Originally appeared in the Cincinnati Historical Society Bulletin 34 (Summer, 1976)
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Creating an Intentional Multiracial Community in Post-World War II Cincinnati: Kennedy Heights
Originally published in Ohio Valley History 7, no. 3
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Kennedy Heights - The Garden Spot of Hamilton County
Published by the Kennedy Heights Business Men’s Club
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Views and Homes on the Picturesque Highland Route
The towns and villages along the railroad to Lebanon.
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Pleasant Ridge Kennedy Heights Bi Cententenial Tour
A 6.5 mile guided tour of Kennedy Heights and Pleasant Ridge
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Kennedy Heights Cultural Campus
The development and opening at the corner of Montgomery and Kennedy
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History of Kennedy Heights' Progressive Dinner
Written for the 25th anniversary of the Progressive Dinner