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Cincinnati Neighborhood Flags, Ohio (U.S.)

Hamilton County

Last modified: 2019-12-26 by rick wyatt
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Introduction

An article about the rollout of flags for the 52 recognized neighborhoods of Cincinnati:
https://local12.com/news/local/cincy-flags-unveils-neighborhood-flags.

Website for the flag effort: https://www.cincyflags.com/neighborhoods
Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

Cincy Flags has unveiled a flag for each neighborhood after a year-and-a-half-long effort. Behind each of the flags is a meaning, and Henry Frondorf hopes that meaning leads to a renewed sense of pride and purpose across the Queen City. The flags are meant to be community builders that lead to even better neighborhoods. Eight teams designed the flags over 18 months using $20,000 in grant money to make it happen. That includes going to community council meetings, getting feedback, redesigning the flags and making sure these statement pieces are symbolic, like the flag for Evanston. The flags are open source, which means no one owns the flags. Frondorf is hoping these banners lead to bumper stickers, fundraisers and a new sense of community.
Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

The Neighborhoods

Avondale

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

This pointed shape references the home and family. It also represents the neighborhood’s architecture and many churches, echoed in the pointed roof designs of the ‘Avondale Pride’ mural on Reading Road. Bold, clear stripes in a rising pattern stand for the layered history of Avondale and for a multi-generational community supporting one another. The symbolic “A” iconography is a callback to the tall “A” outside of the Town Center in the 80s, a nod to the Avondale Council ‘A’ icon and, of course, Avondale’s namesake.
Gold is for the energy and richness that makes up the community, black is for the strength and resilience of Avondale residents, red is for the passion, care and love the community shares.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/avondale

Bond Hill

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

The circle at this intersection represents the strength and unity of the neighborhood. Black represents the rich soil and the Mill Creek on the Western border. Green represents the pear orchards that once grew on the land. The Cincinnati (seven point) star placed at the convergence of white stripes represents Bond Hill as the crossroads of the City.
Green is for the pear orchards that originally populated the neighborhood. Black is for the Mill Creek and the legacy of multi-generational families in the neighborhood. Blue is for the wayfinding signage in the neighborhood.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/bond-hill

California

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

C represents the namesake of the neighborhood as well as the bend in the Ohio River as seen from above. The ship wheel is a nod to the riverboat heritage of the neighborhood as well as the confluence of the Little Miami and the Ohio Rivers.
Navy blue is for the Ohio River. White is for the unity and connection of the neighborhood.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/california

Camp Washington

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

C is for the center of industry as well as the namesake of the neighborhood. Two bold intersecting lines is for the railroads that form the foundation of the neighborhood. The blue triangle in the hoist is a symbol which represents the many voices and sounds of the neighborhood including the trains and various community voices.
Gold is for the strength and legacy of the neighborhood as a dedicated production channel of the city. Blue is for the Mill Creek and neighborhood optimism. Dark Grey is for trains and the steel industry. White is for peace and unity.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/camp-washington

Carthage

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

The central logo represents the agricultural history of the Hamilton County Fairgrounds - the longest running county fair in the state of Ohio. The curved line represents the winding Mill Creek on the Western border of the neighborhood. A dashed line illustrates the many railroads that intersect in Carthage.
Yellow is for the vibrant energy of the long-running fairs. Red is for the community council and the business district. Burgundy is for the foundation of commerce and industry in the neighborhood; this color was pulled from the Carthage mural.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/carthage

Clifton

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

The central symbol of the flag is an illustration of the Clifton’s iconic Gaslights. The radiating orange glow represents the open mindedness of the Clifton community. The green circle represents the Temple of Love at Mt. Storm.
Blue is for the water from the fountain at the corner of Clifton and Ludlow. Green is for Clifton’s ecological dedication. Orange and Yellow are for the flame and guiding light of the Gaslight.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/clifton

Previous neighborhood flag
image located by Valentin Poposki, 14 August 2005

College Hill

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

The green arches are a nod to both the rolling hills of the neighborhood and the College Hill Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation identity. Stripes represents the two colleges that were found in College Hill in the 1800’s - Belmont College and the Ohio Female College. The curving leaves stand for the tree-lined streets and far sightlines in College Hill.
Navy is for the families and neighborly community. Green is for the agricultural history. Lime is for the hills and green spaces.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/college-hill

Columbia Tusculum

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

The vertical stripes represent the bright and immediately recognizable colors of Columbia Tusculum’s Victorian homes, the Painted Ladies. A single clear blue line as an abstraction of Columbia Parkway. The smaller, purple triangle frames the neighborhood like the Ohio River.
Blue is for the scenic views and natural beauty. Purple is for the diverse community. Yellow, Red and Purple are a distinct abstraction of the neighborhood’s houses.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/columbia-tusculum

Corryville

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

Inspired by the arches on Short Vine, this bold and dynamic curve is underscored by two thinner lines representing the neighborhood’s historic housing and the Corryville Community Council. A single firework rises in the top right of the flag. The seven points unites its design with the entire CincyFlags project.
Red is a nod to the University of Cincinnati’s campus. Black is for the strong sense of community and price. White is for the neighborhood’s long and clear sightlines.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/corryville

CUF

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

The name CUF comes from three communities tied into one: Clifton Heights, University Heights, and Fairview.
The three building facades are inspired by the Clifton Heights Business Association serve as a stand in for the three communities. A bright and central hill represents both the Bellevue and Fairview Inclines. A small, blue stripe at the bottom of the flag symbolizes the route of the Miami & Erie Canal.
Shades of Green are for the three distinct communities of CUF. Yellow is for the two historical inclines. Blue is for the views of both the river and the sky. White is for communal unity.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/cuf

Downtown

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

The blue wave are a nod to the Cincinnati city flag and to our location along the Ohio River. The figure is an iconic representation of the Tyler Davidson Fountain.
Blue and Navy combine to represent the multiple sources of converging water from both the fountain and the Ohio River. White is for the unity and solidarity of the city.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/cbd

East End

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

The white arrow shape represents a fast-moving arrow symbolizing the history of industry, manufacturing and aviation. The illustrated riverboat wheel inspired by the East End Area Council designs. Riverboats used to set their times based on the tower clocks at St. Rose Church.
Blue is for the educational and economic importance of the neighborhood. White is for a unifying sense of community and cooperation.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/east-end

East Price Hill

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

Two seven-pointed stars representing the points on the old Price Hill Incline. Three colorful stripes representing the common distinction between Eastern, Western and Lower Price Hill. A green hill for the parks, outdoor spaces and views at the top of East Price Hill.
Blue Shades are for views of both the Ohio River and the sky. Green is for the abundant parks and green spaces. White is for the unity of neighborhood residents.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/east-price-hill

East Walnut Hills

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

A bright, green square [sic] in the flag’s canton for the neighborhood’s tree-lined streets and green spaces. An upward stripe capturing the energy and direction of Woodburn Avenue. The blue and red stripes are a strong horizontal banner representing the unique Tudor and Colonial Revival homes along Madison Road.
Blue, Gold and Red are for the colors of the arms at St. Francis DeSales. Green is a mark of Cincinnati’s first suburb.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/east-walnut-hills

East Westwood

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

Two blue banners represent East Westwood’s commitment to education and community. Gold and Maroon stripes represent Hope and Faith respectively.
Blue is for Education and Community. Maroon and Gold are the colors for Roll Hill School.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/east-westwood

English Woods

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

A yellow sun in the flag’s Canton symbolizes both the neighborhood’s location and hope for the future. Two red lines meet to form the intersection of Westwood Northern Boulevard and Beekman Street, forming the Northern and Eastern neighborhood boundaries. A central black diamond represents the solidification of English Woods residents.
Gold is for the hope and resilience of the community. Black is for the Mill Creek. Red is for the two main thoroughfares. Green is for the open spaces and trees surrounding the neighborhood.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/english-woods

Evanston

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

Evanston’s crown represents the merging of three neighborhoods - Evanston, Idlewild and Ivanhoe. Four white columns represent the pillars of education: learning to know, learning to do, learning to live together and learning to be.
Blue is for Evanston’s continued commitment to education. Gold is for the community’s multigenerational home ownership. White is for the unifying efforts of the Evanston Community Council.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/evanston

Hartwell

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

Inspired by existing illustrations, the central emblem represents the distinct Parkway Avenue circle just west of I-75. The two bold ivory lines of I-75 and Cross County Highway identify Hartwell as a Gateway Community; Hartwell is Cincinnati’s northernmost neighborhood.
Maroon is for the diverse community. Emerald is for the tree-lined streets in the Mill Creek Valley. Ivory is for transportation and the Hamilton & Dayton Railroad station.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/hartwell

The Heights

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

The McMicken Hall facade symbolizes the University of Cincinnati and its prominence of its main campus in the Heights. The high angle of the illustration alludes to the neighborhood’s upward incline and the University’s position atop a hill.
Red is one of the University’s main colors. White is for the institution of higher education.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/the-heights-1

Hyde Park

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

A central orange star symbolizes the light and energy of the statue’s gas lamps. Green lines represent Hyde Park Square on Erie Avenue. Four semi circles represent the lion waterspouts on the Kilgour Fountain.
Green is for the outdoor areas and the neighborhood council. Orange is for the vibrant business district. Yellow is for the passion, care and love the community shares.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/hyde-park

Kennedy Heights

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

The central design is an iteration of the Kennedy Heights neighborhood logo that was designed to convey racial harmony. The overlapping arcs symbolize the foundation of the Kennedy Heights Community Council in 1965 to combat the threat of racial block busting.
Shades of Blue are for the harmony and unity of the neighborhood’s residents. Shades of Orange are for passion and commitment.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/kennedy-heights

Linwood

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

The flag’s pattern is made by two intersecting arcs that emulate clouds in the sky and ripples in the river. Overlapping arches that symbolize the Ohio River and Duck Creek were redesigned from Linwood’s local signs.
Shades of Blue represent Linwood’s proximity to water. White is for Eastern Avenue.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/linwood

Lower Price Hill

image located by Dave Fowler, 8 October 2019

The three distinct shapes represent the incline, the river and urban areas that combine to make Price Hill. The navy blue figure is both reminiscent of the Peace Flag and is an illustration of the intersection of State and Warsaw Avenue.
Blue is for the intersection of communities. Green is for the incline. Orange is for the business district.
Source: https://www.cincyflags.com/lower-price-hill

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