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

  • 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

  • Elders Series

    A collection of interviews with long time residents who share their stories and experiences living in Kennedy Heights.

  • Kennedy Heights: A Fragmented Hilltop Suburb

    Originally appeared in the Cincinnati Historical Society Bulletin 34 (Summer, 1976)

  • Creating an Intentional Multiracial Community in Post-World War II Cincinnati: Kennedy Heights

    Originally published in Ohio Valley History 7, no. 3

  • Kennedy Heights - The Garden Spot of Hamilton County

    Published by the Kennedy Heights Business Men’s Club

  • Views and Homes on the Picturesque Highland Route

    The towns and villages along the railroad to Lebanon.

  • Pleasant Ridge Kennedy Heights Bi Cententenial Tour

    A 6.5 mile guided tour of Kennedy Heights and Pleasant Ridge

  • Kennedy Heights Cultural Campus

    The development and opening at the corner of Montgomery and Kennedy

  • History of Kennedy Heights' Progressive Dinner

    Written for the 25th anniversary of the Progressive Dinner