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Aerial photographs of Hartwell are easily identified. When viewed from above, the neighborhood has a distinctive wagon wheel appearance. At the wheel's core is the "Circle of Churches," religious institutions representing several denominations boasting large congregations within the community. Extending beyond the circle in every direction are its spokes, quiet residential streets lined with stately, Victorian manors. An active business district is also located within the neighborhood's borders.

The First Baptist Church of Hartwell was the first "established" place of worship in Cincinnati for the city's rapidly growing African-American population. Parishioners dug a hole in the earth, creating a foundation with rocks pulled from the city's canal. In this open-air basement, worshippers would meet for services led by circuit preachers who arrived from neighboring communities by horse and buggy. A group of cottage homes dating from that period remains occupied in many cases by descendants of those first parishioners.

5,200 citizens of Cincinnati reside in the 1.3 square miles of Hartwell.

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Historic, grand Victorians and newer brick and frame homes of every size stand on streets shaded by old trees.

33 homes were sold in 1998 at an average sales price of $84,727

25 homes were sold in 1997 at an average sales price of $76,580

34 homes were sold in 1996 at an average sales price of $68,937

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

The closest parks to Hartwell are in the neighborhoods of Carthage and Roselawn.


	Caldwell Playground North Bend at Millcreek Carthage Shallow pool, basketball courts, playground, and baseball fields.The park has 3 1/2 miles of nature trails, a nature center, an amphitheater and picnic areas.		11.7 acres

	Roselawn Park South End of Eastlawn Drive to Seymour Roselawn		19.4 acres

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

Hartwell Community Center
8275 Vine St.

Outdoor swimming pool, a playground, basketball and tennis courts

Jazzercise and karate classes

Before- and after-school care for K-6 students, offering homework time and recreational activities

Summer Day Camp

Sport programs are organized by the Athletic Association and include soccer, track and knothole baseball for kids age 6-13

Senior activities include local and out-of-town trips, ceramics, crafts, dancing and club meetings.

821-5194

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NEIGHBORHOOD RESTAURANTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

	Frisch's Big Boy 8383 Vine St. Founded in Cincinnati in 1947, this restaurant chain with more than 170 franchises in four states is famous for its "Big Boy" hamburgers. Its corporate logo-a boy in checked pants-is instantly recognizable and has often been used for a comic effect in movies such as "Austin Powers." Frisch's was also Cincinnati's first drive-in restaurant.		821-4224

	Dragon City II Restaurant 8343 Vine St. Chinese food. Dine-in or delivery.		761-2328

	Empress Chili 8340 Vine St. Founded in 1922, Empress was the first to introduce chili to the Cincinnati area.		761-5599

	Vogue Cafe 8441 Vine St.		761-1203

	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 Road Madisonville		271-4600

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

	Showcase Cinemas Cincinnati 1701 Showcase Drive		351-2232

	Tri-County Cinemas Cassinelli Square Springdale		771-4544

	NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING
	Kroger 8241 Vine St.		821-2230

	K-Mart, Sam's Club, Circuit City and Value City are all located four miles away in Columbia Township.

	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 OR 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

	Tri-County Mall 11700 Princeton Rd. Springdale Lazarus, JCPenney and Sears, as well as hundreds of specialty shops, a food court and restaurants.		671-0120

Looking for a nearby church, mosque, synagogue, or temple in your choice denomination?

Faith Finder

	POLICE
	District Four 4150 Reading Road Avondale		352-3576

	Neighborhood Sergeants Sergeant Ray Smith Seargeant Al Jones		352-3902

	Neighborhood Officers PO James Robb PO David Simpson		352-3902


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

	FIRE
	Engine Company 2 18 E. Seymour Ave. at Lebanon Street		948-9731

	Looking for a good book? You'll find plenty at the: Roselawn Branch Library 3566 Reading Road or the:		369-6045
	Bonham Branch Library 500 Springfield Pike both are only minutes from Hartwell		369-6014

	Public Library of Cincinnati & Hamilton County 800 Vine St. Downtown		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

	Hartwell residents have an increased voice in the decisions that affect their neighborhood because of the presence of their local community council. The community council 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.

	Hartwell Improvement Association President: Donna Moubray 51 Parkway Ave, 761-2306 Meeting Place: Community Center 8275 Vine St. Meeting Time: 3rd Tuesday of every month, 7:30 p.m.

	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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