Cheviot Historical Society

08/29/2026

We had some visitors stop by today! Deb Laumann dropped off a box of memorabilia, including political handouts of former Cheviot, Mayor Mike Laumann, pictures, and a commemorative jar. This comes on the heels of the generous monetary donation the Laumanns made to us just a few weeks ago—thank you so much, Deb and family!
We also want to send a huge thank you to Don Borgman, who stopped by with some amazing pieces of Cheviot history, including a Sundy’s restaurant ashtray, a vintage Bob's Bait Shop screwdriver, and several other neat items.
Thank you to everyone who continues to support our mission and help us save the rich history of Cheviot!
Rich Martin - CHS.

08/27/2026

The Cheviot Historical Society meeting is returning to the Cheviot Memorial Fieldhouse this Saturday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Please enter through the lower level in the back. The public is welcome

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08/23/2026

An incredible story that was brought to us this past Saturday by Shirley Herzog. She stopped by to share a piece of local history regarding her father, Henry Herzog, who was a WWII veteran and a home builder after the war.
When Henry returned home from the war, buying a car was nearly impossible and incredibly expensive. Because auto factories had spent years building military equipment instead of civilian vehicles, it took months for them to reboot. With very few cars rolling off the assembly lines, Henry and his friends decided to take a different route: they bought motorcycles and formed a local club in Cheviot, Ohio, named the "Gasoline Cowboys."
The club used to meet on Race Road, between Boomer Road and West Fork Road. Alongside this piece of history, Shirley donated one of the original club patches and several photos for us to preserve.
The members of the Gasoline Cowboys were:
Henry Herzog
Bill Rothert
Dick Kugele
Bill Cady
Ed Fischesser
Paul Heyob
Jack Berngott
Jim Minges
Wally Offeit
Jerry Rheim
Danny Cliff
Ace Hink
Henry passed away on June 30, 2018, at the age of 93, but stories like this ensure his memory and the spirit of the Gasoline Cowboys live on. Thanks Shirley!!!
Rich Martin - CHS

08/22/2026

During today's CHS meeting, former Cheviot resident and CHS supporter Sandy Graham stopped by to drop off several historical items. The donation features a metal political ruler, a painted block displaying the Cheviot Building and Loan building and its iconic clock, and a "Cheviot, Ohio" souvenir salt shaker.
Thanks Sandy!!
Rich Martin - CHS

08/21/2026

Cheviot Historical Society Saturday meeting will be held at city hall second floor 9 am - 11 am. public welcome.

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08/18/2026

Karen Heithaus Campbell, and her sisters donated three high school yearbooks belonging to their father, Jerome "Jerry" Heithaus, who attended Elder High School in the late 1960s and early 1970s. These yearbooks will become a part of the Cheviot Historical Society's (CHS) growing collection of schools attended by Cheviot students. Thanks!!!!
Rich Martin - CHS

08/16/2026

Thanks to Rachel Henzi for donating four Western Hills High School yearbooks and a University of Cincinnati yearbook.
These yearbooks are a great resource for us. They help us research former Cheviot residents by allowing us to locate photos, addresses, names and advertisement images.
Too often, we hear people say, “I didn’t know anyone would want this,” leading them to throw away pieces of our history. Thanks to thoughtful people like you Rachel! we’ll keep history alive.
Please remember, We’ll take anything Cheviot!
Thanks!!

Rich Martin - CHS

08/14/2026

The Cheviot Historical Society will be holding our Saturday meeting at City Hall on the second floor in the Council Conference Room. The work on the downspout project at the Cheviot Memorial Fieldhouse has been temporarily delayed due to the recent bad weather (maintenance cleaning up around the city), please keep a close eye on our page for any further updates regarding repairs or facility changes. We will meet from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM. We invite you to stop by, spend some time with us, and take part in discussing the rich history of our great city.
Rich Martin - CHS

08/07/2026

Please be advised that tomorrow's CHS meeting has been cancelled. This cancellation is due to construction work taking place at the entrance of the lower-level of the fieldhouse, which makes the area inaccessible and unsafe for gathering.
We apologize for the short notice and any inconvenience.
Rich Martin - CHS

08/02/2026

What a fantastic meeting today! We had the wonderful privilege of receiving a huge donation of old photographs from a former Navy Veteran, including one from Applegate Avenue. The Cheviot Historical Society (CHS) will review each photo to check for a Cheviot connection. We are so fortunate to have received so many donations to build our collection. Please let us know if you have anything related to Cheviot, as we would love to add it to our archives. We also had a very special visitor join us. Don Borgman, a former Alta Vista resident, stopped by and talked about growing up in Cheviot and playing in the woods on Robb Avenue before they built the homes from St. Martin's Avenue to Applegate Avenue, as well as the remnants of the old Westwood brickyard and the Westwood & Cincinnati railroad tracks. Mr. Borgman, who is 91 years old and sharp as a tack, amazed everyone with his stories. Interestingly, Don and Troy share the same last name, Borgman, we are not sure if they are related. Stop by one of our meetings We met Saturday mornings 9 am - 11:30 Cheviot Memorial Fieldhouse on Robb Avenue rear of building lower level. Please check our FB page for cancellation of meetings.
Rich Martin - CHS