October 17, 200816 yr Nice set. I've always said if I absolutely HAD to live on the west side again I would live in Cheviot. I love the housing stock.
October 17, 200816 yr That bowling alley looks like it was repositioned, was it a school before? I drive through Cheviot once in a while, but have never actually "been" there, it looks like Hamilton.
October 17, 200816 yr Not bad - looks like a reasonably functional downtown with some nifty buildings here and there.
October 17, 200816 yr Not bad - looks like a reasonably functional downtown with some nifty buildings here and there. Exactly right. It's not pretty, and it's kind of like stepping back in time, but it has a nice mixture of uses with housing on top of retail and some office space as well. The businesses, for the most part, are stable and are more service oriented for those living in the nearby area. With that said, the City has made some terrible decisions in recent years about some of the new development that they have allowed to come in. It has torn up the previously existing urban fabric and replaced it with out of place suburban style developments (i.e. Ace Hardware, Wendy's). Hopefully they don't screw the pooch when it comes to the redevelopment of the Frank's Nursery site.
October 17, 200816 yr WELL DONE INK!!! :clap: Said it before and I'll say it again. So, so, so Much Potential........ Please bury those lines within my lifetime though!!
October 17, 200816 yr Beautiful example of a forgotten art. This is one interesting looking town. Looks typical, but there's something about how big it is and must be that dose of grit. It seems like Cincinnati has the largest number of small towns turned suburbs, whereas suburbs in the other Cs feel like they're part of the city.
October 17, 200816 yr "Just the right amount of grit." I agree, Ink. While "gritty", the area does not look dangerous or derelict. Didn't see many vacant storefronts either, which is a good sign. Architecturally, Cheviot seems to have an interesting mix beginning with late Victorian era and then expanding greatly into the 1920's and 1930's. Nice set of photos.
October 17, 200816 yr I need to explore the West Side! This place looks intriguing! I'm more than happy to show off all of the westside's assets any time you want a tour.
October 17, 200816 yr The capital of the West Side! One of my favorite places... That's awesome! I need to explore the West Side! This place looks intriguing! Don't forget to check out Westwood too! There is alot of sweet architecture on Harrison Ave. I REALLY RECOMMEND getting off of the major arteries to discover the true uniqueness of some of the most WALKABLE residential neighborhoods in the city. (Applies to both Cheviot and Westwood.) For those who have never been over here, these two business districts essentially merge together to form one 2-3 mile continuous stretch of mostly small businesses with some of the cheapest rent around. And IT IS SAFE TO WALK AROUND!!! Some Westwood shots from last month. http://www.urbanohio.com/forum2/index.php/topic,17258.0.html
October 18, 200816 yr It's like a little Price Hill. It should be an immigrant enclave (re: Hamtramck). "You don't just walk into a bar and mix it up by calling a girl fat" - buildingcincinnati speaking about new forumers
October 18, 200816 yr The ridiculous amount of Steve Chabot signs on the west side makes me want to punch an elderly woman. I really like Cheviot, Westwood and Price Hill.
October 18, 200816 yr The ridiculous amount of Steve Chabot signs on the west side makes me want to punch an elderly woman. I almost fell out of my chair laughing at that one.
October 18, 200816 yr I need to explore the West Side! This place looks intriguing! I'm more than happy to show off all of the westside's assets any time you want a tour. huh. You mean wonderful Colerain, Green, and Delhi? Okkk, but don't forget Crosby, Whitewater and Harrison....the best NBD/downtown on the west side it seems (and that aint sayin much) uh huh.
October 18, 200816 yr WELL DONE INK!!! :clap: Said it before and I'll say it again. So, so, so Much Potential........ Please bury those lines within my lifetime though!! yea, this area does have some potential but it needs to reinvest in some better store frontages or something. There was always some charm of the place as North Bend Rd. runs into Harrison there. Cheviot is really the only suburb on the west side that has a decent built environment....the townships are all a mess and make me sick to my stomach. My feeling of the Cheviot area though was always a bit run down and set in the past. They need to be apart of that Main Street program and get funding.....not sure if thats still around but if it is....they need to do something here.
October 18, 200816 yr Believe or not, Cheviot has a decent bar scene and on the the night before Thanksgiving they throw a party that is just straight up ridiculous.
October 18, 200816 yr Believe or not, Cheviot has a decent bar scene and on the the night before Thanksgiving they throw a party that is just straight up ridiculous. So true! The ridiculous amount of Steve Chabot signs on the west side makes me want to punch an elderly woman. I really like Cheviot, Westwood and Price Hill. LMAO! Agree!
October 18, 200816 yr I agree, Cheviot's bar scene is surprisingly strong. It's a decent place to go if you're getting burnt out on the regular scenes. As far as Cheviot investing more in their downtown and store fronts....I wouldn't hold my breath on that one. The majority of west siders don't put much stock in planning like that....see Glenway, Delhi Pike, Rybolt exit etc....
October 18, 200816 yr I agree, Cheviot's bar scene is surprisingly strong. It's a decent place to go if you're getting burnt out on the regular scenes. As far as Cheviot investing more in their downtown and store fronts....I wouldn't hold my breath on that one. The majority of west siders don't put much stock in planning like that....see Glenway, Delhi Pike, Rybolt exit etc.... If Harrison can do it, ANYWHERE can!
October 18, 200816 yr Cheviot is still an independent municipality. Though it is connected to Cincinnati, it functions more like an independent small town than do other places near Cincinnati. It is the traditional capital of the west side, although it is losing that status with development associated with I-74. Ya gotta vote for Steve Chabot. Its a west side tradition. He shows up at the Elder games. The Rybolt exit area is full of newcomers from the Tri-county area, who commute by I-275. They aren't traditional west-siders.
October 24, 200816 yr Nice shots. This is where my sister lives. The west side is like small town ohio in a big city, everyone knows each other.
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