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Join the OVCC for a 2.5 mile photo walk of the Columbia-Tusculum neighborhood located east of Cincinnati (near the Precinct restaurant). Founded as Columbia near the Little Miami River in 1788, it was established just one month before Cincinnati. The community owes its compound name to the subdivision of Nicholas Longworth’s property in 1866. His heirs created a large subdivision on the steepest part of the hillside and called it Mount Tusculum. This picturesque neighborhood is known for clusters of colorful Victorian-era homes decorated as the Painted Ladies. The most significant sections are located in a local historic district, which allows the city to perform design reviews for any proposed exterior work, and discourage demolition. There are 17 homes on the National Register of Historic places in the area.

In the event of VERY inclement weather the event will be rescheduled with an email notice to all members who RSVPd.

There are restaurants nearby and we will plan on lunching at the end of the tour around noon. Please indicate in the Comments section below if you are staying for lunch so I can get an accurate headcount.

Parking: we will park and meet at Rakestraw Memorial Softball Field (see graphic, located across from 228 Stanley Ave). The tour will begin at 10 am SHARP – which is to say if you are late you are on your own! A walking map will be provided at the start.

What to Bring: it’s a hike with some elevation involved so be prepared for some stairs and paved hill climbing on roads. Bring good walking shoes, weather appropriate clothing, and drinking water. We will pace ourselves for the group. You might want to consider bringing a wide angle lens (to capture the houses) and a 200mm lens (for details).

Lunch: will be at Allyn’s Cafe, 3538 Columbia Pkwy, just a couple of blocks from the parking. We are shooting for 11:45 am – noon for lunch.