Montgomery Historic Preservation

03/07/2024

07/04/2022

A bronze tribute to Gerri Harbison, longtime contributor to our Montgomery community was unveiled today in Montgomery Park.

02/21/2021

Sadly, we report the passing of Jackie Burnett. Jackie was the face of Montgomery City Hall for many years. She knew where things were and knew how to get things done. She made a valuable contribution to the history of Montgomery.

01/29/2021

Jane McDermott's first class at Montgomery Elementary. She kept a scrapbook of each class from 1927 until her retirement in 1964.

01/03/2021

Sadly, we share the news of the unexpected death of Gerri Harbison. Gerri was a long time member of MHPA and served the Montgomery community through her tireless efforts on Council, Chamber of Commerce, and Sister Cities. Mayor Harbison served Montgomery from 2005-2011 and she will be missed by all of us.

12/16/2020

“ Cincinnati pays tribute to the four special agents who died in 1982 in a plane crash in Montgomery, Ohio. Their lives and service will not be forgotten. https://t.co/u2u6lIlWn9”

12/15/2020

We received an inquiry about the glassed in porch on this building and found this picture that shows it. This is the Smethurst building that was moved around the corner as illustrated in other posts.

03/24/2019

We recently received a box of photos that included these two gems of James Radabaugh Sr and Ada Pence-his wife.

03/23/2019

Since basketball is on everyone's mind, here's a picture of the 1937 Sycamore High School team. Names on back: Standing, Porter Brenneman, William Brown, Melvin Ogden. Coach/Principal Roy J. Kennedy, Joe Landrigin, Jimmy Radabaugh Jr, Gene Thompson, John Murdough. Front, Harold Grant Haucke, Bobby Ball, Francis Turek, Wallace Hodges, Earl Kellum, Harlan Harris.

03/21/2019

Sadly, we share the news that Mary O'Driscoll passed away last month. Shown in this 1978 photo, Mary was a vital part of preservation in Montgomery. Her almost 99 years were spent as "a true adventurer at heart, curious and funny, and worldy with a wry wit." Mary loved the Universalist Church and a bench outside will be dedicated to her in recognition of all she did for our community. If you would like to donate, please send check to MHPA at 7650 Cooper Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45242.