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Shadows cast by gaslights and majestic trees creep across manicured lawns and fade into the brick facades of mansions. This is Clifton, an 19th century suburb once home to Cincinnati's social elite. Several of their elegant homes still remain. The Probasco House "Oakwood" on West Cliff Lane was built in 1863, and the McAlpin Bridal Cottage on Lafayette Ave. was built in 1888. The neighborhood now accommodates a lively business district, the University of Cincinnati, and the homes of many young professionals.

You won't find air-conditioned malls here, only dozens of quaint, unique shops lining Ludlow Avenue. Spend a couple of hours visiting with Cincinnati "intellectuals," enjoying a walk through Mt. Storm Park, or visiting the planetarium in Burnet Woods. Hungry? Thirsty? Try Skyline Chili, Pizzeria Uno, Ambar India, or stop for a drink and a little conversation at one of the bars along Ludlow.

Approximately 9,000 Cincinnatians call the 2.25 square miles of Clifton home. One of Cincinnati¹s most eclectic neighborhoods, Clifton is home to business professionals and students, families, artists and bohemians.

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Frame and brick homes are Clifton's housing staple, and it's not uncommon to purchase and renovate an older Victorian home. While single-family homes are available in quantity, there are also many multi-unit structures built to meet the housing needs of the university's students. Clifton has an owner-occupancy rate of 31%, which is a high percentage considering the number of student apartments in the neighborhood.

156 homes were sold in 1998 at an average price of $153,694
126 homes were sold in 1997 at an average price of $128,188
135 homes were sold in 1996 at an average price of $129,483

Want to view listings of homes presently on the market in Clifton? MLS Listings

	Burnet Woods Clifton Avenue between West Martin Luther King Drive and Ludlow Trailside Nature Center has educational programs and a planetarium that offers seasonal programming. Playground equipment and picnic facilities with a shelter and grills available for public use.		89.4 acres

	Bowdle Park Ludlow Avenue, east of Lafayette Avenue		0.9 acres

	Dunore Park Ludlow Avenue, west of Morrison Place		2 acres

	Edgewood Grove 725 Lafayette		25 acres

	Mt. Storm Park Lafayette, north of Ludlow		7 acres

	Rawson Woods Middleton & McAlpin avenues		11 acres

All listed phone numbers are in area code 513 unless otherwise noted.

	Clifton Community Center 320 McAlpin Ave. Indoor gym. Basketball, volleyball, floor hockey, dodge ball and fencing are available. Jazzercise, free weight room, and yoga classes for exercise enthusiasts Youth and preschool programs Arts and crafts, including pottery classes Fairview Pool, located off of McMillan Street in Fairview Heights, also has an outdoor pool and tennis courts		961-5681

	Krueck Community Center 270 West McMillan Ave. Indoor pool Various programs for children Fitness classes, art classes and recreational activities Childcare Teen lounge offering entertainment and a place to "hang out." TV, stereo (complete with CD selection), and a game room with pool and air hockey tables		861-6572

One of the reasons Cincinnati takes so much pride in its people and its workforce is the quality of the students who graduate from its schools. You'll learn more than just your ABCs and 123s; from bilingual academies, to numerous nationally recognized college preparatory programs, Cincinnati has many options for parents in search of a well-rounded, quality education for their child.

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NEIGHBORHOOD RESTAURANTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

	Sitwell's Coffee House 404 Ludlow International coffee drinks, wines, soups, sandwiches and desserts. Located in the basement of an apartment building.		281-7487

	Ambar India 350 Ludlow Ave. Features Indian cuisine - tandoori chicken, samosas and vegetarian entrees.		281-7000

	Shaky Puddin' 324 Ludlow Ave. Offers inexpensive gourmet pizzas and fabulous desserts. Hip and trendy atmosphere with mood lighting.		221-2277

	NEARBY MOVIE THEATERS
	Central Park 11 Cinemas 4600 Smith Road Norwood		531-7655

	Esquire Theatre 320 Ludlow Ave. Clifton		281-8750

	Kenwood Towne Centre Theaters 7875 Montgomery Rd. Kenwood		791-2248

	Mt. Lookout Cinema Grill 3187 Linwood Ave. Mt. Lookout		321-3211

	Oakley Drive-In Theater 5033 Madison Rd. Madisonville		271-4600

	OmniMax Theater Cincinnati Museum Center 1301 Western Ave.		287-7000

	Showcase Cinemas Cincinnati 1701 Showcase Drive		351-2232

	NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING
	If you're looking for anything generic, don't come to Clifton. Ludlow Avenue is home to some of the city's trendiest boutiques and shops.

	Michael's Ludlow Village 329 Ludlow Ave. Probably the best all-around gift store in Clifton, including a lot of Winnie the Pooh items for children and adults. Don't let the skinny aisles and overflowing amount of merchandise scare you away. The handcrafted blankets in the back of the store are a great find.		221-8030

	Norka Futon 356 Ludlow Ave. The latest in futon bedding styles.		861-6970

	Ladybug Fashion 343 Ludlow Ave. Unique Sterling Silver jewelry and clothing perfect for a Friday night outing to a local restaurant or club.		281-0808

	Toko Baru 3408 Telford Hippy-style clothing and unique decorative accents for your home or apartment.		751-3338

	Tawana Imports 326 Ludlow Ave. Offers unique clothing and jewelry. The purses and address books made out of license plates are also great gift items.		861-2516

	NEARBY SHOPPING MALLS
	Kenwood Towne Center 7875 Montgomery Road Kenwood Lazarus, Parisian, Dillard's and 160 specialty stores, plus a food court and restaurants.		745-0205

	Sycamore Plaza at Kenwood Kenwood & Montgomery roads Kenwood Barnes & Noble Bookstores, Toys 'R Us, Lazarus Furniture Gallery, Dick's Sporting Goods and a variety of stores and restaurants.		793-2131

	Tower Place Mall 28 West 4th St. Downtown More than 70 specialty stores, a food court and restaurants. Lazarus, Saks Fifth Ave. and Tiffany's are easily accessible via skywalk.		241-7700

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	POLICE
	District Five 1012 Ludlow Ave. Clifton		352-3578

	Neighborhood Sergeant Sergeant David Fink

	Neighborhood Officer Dave Reinhart		352-3903


	Community Policing Activities: Neighborhood block watches, citizens police academies, DARE and after school/summer, programs, bike patrols

	FIRE
	Engine Company 34 301 Ludlow and Clifton Avenues 45220

	Looking for a good book? You'll find plenty at the: Clifton Branch Library 351 Ludlow Ave.		369-4447

	Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County is located downtown at: 800 Vine St.		369-6900


	Can't find the resource you've been searching for? Try the Langsam Library at the University of Cincinnati or the Xavier University Library. Hours vary, especially during the summer, so call first.

	UC Library 2624 Clifton Ave.		556-1424

	XU Library 3800 Victory Pkwy		745-3881

	Clifton residents have an increased voice in the decisions that affect their neighborhood because of the presence of their local community council. The Clifton Town Meeting is charged with handling topics that include zoning, boundary disputes, city services and an array of issues that affect the quality of life in its neighborhood.

	Clifton Town Meeting President: Steven Schreiber Meeting Place: Clifton Community Center, 320 McAlpin Ave. Meeting Time: 1st Monday of every month, 7:30 p.m. (except July and August)

	The Clifton Economic Review Committee 3619 Middleton Ave. enhances community building. Contact Steve Schreiber for more information.

	If you live in the City of Cincinnati, the Department of Public Works provides solid waste collection and recycling at no cost.

	24-hour City of Cincinnati Customer Service Line		591-6000

	Department of Public Works Office Information & Administration		352-3218

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