HISTORIC NORTHWEST DISTRICT History Location, Location, Location The Historic Northwest Neighborhood boasts more than 500 homes and carriage houses listed on the National Register of Historic Places, all recognized as worthy of preservation for local, state and national significance in American history and architecture. Each home, distinctively unique in character and style, takes you back in time and creates a deep appreciation for craftsmanship and history. From the earliest Federal style (c. 1826), to the modern Craftsman (c. 1915), and the French Eclectic (c. 1930), the area includes Gothic Revival, Italianate, Second Empire, Folk Victorian, Stick, Queen Anne, Richardsonian Romanesque, Shingle, Prairie, Mission Tudor and Colonial Revival styles. Victorian mansions are just steps from the robust Downtown Historic District, where another 79 buildings are listed on the National Register. Notable individuals who called the Northwest Neighborhood home were Rutherford B. Hayes, 19th U.S. president, and Vincente Minnelli, film director of the musical Meet Me in St. Louis. Delaware’s Northwest District, home to city founders and entrepreneurs in the 1800s, remains a time-tested, vibrant community and a great place to live. The Historic Northwest Neighborhood incorporates the downtown business district and neighbor Ohio Wesleyan University. A walker’s paradise, it is brimming with activities, cultural entertainment, and it is a short commute to corporate giants. The City of Delaware, county seat of one of Ohio’s fastest growing counties, is 20 miles north of state capital Columbus, with proximity to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Zoombezi Bay, state parks and lakes, Muirfield and other golf courses, Polaris Fashion Place shopping mall and many other major metropolitan-area shopping venues, events and attractions. www.delawareohio.net www.visitdelohio.com NORTHWEST NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION P.O. BOX 991, DELAWARE, OH 43015 WWW.DELAWARENNA.ORG † DELAWARE, OHIO ¢ Nestled between the Scioto and Olentangy rivers, just minutes north of Columbus, lies a hidden treasure. The Historic Northwest Neighborhood of the City of Delaware has it all: gorgeous historic homes on idyllic, tree-lined sidewalks, a short walk to excellent schools, delightful green spaces, a thriving downtown and one of the nation’s premier small, private universities. The Best Place to Live A Gentler Pace Simplify life. Ease into an ideal community of manageable size with reasonably priced, magnificent homes, excellent neighborhood schools, accessible health care, plenty of green space and a healthy economy in a heartwarming setting with abundant sports, recreation, cultural arts and workplaces. It’s effortless urbanism. Most important are the people: unpretentious, authentic, with small-town values and high cultural and educational expectations. City leaders provide valuable services, listen and support residents, and are devoted to keeping the area safe, preserving historic centers and being careful with economic growth. Delaware is all you could want in a place to raise a family. Amenities Strong Sense of Community ~ Shared pride and stewardship of the unique, treasured assets in the Historic Northwest District ~ Involvement in social causes that enhance the area’s greater good ~ Open to diverse groups of people ~ Environmental awareness and responsibility ~ Plentiful opportunities to connect socially via public spaces and events Within walking distance, the downtown area boasts The Strand, with three screens, the longest continually run movie theater in Ohio and nearly 20 restaurants, most with outdoor cafés. Quaint boutiques, antique shops, bookshops, yoga and dance studios are located amid a fair trade store, floral shop, record shop, cycling store, pre-prohibition style bar, micro brewery and a wide selection of specialty ice cream parlors, coffee shops, commercial banks, salons and spas. Shop the twice weekly farmers’ market, wine store, brewer’s supply house and beer emporium. Downtown Delaware has a main branch library, city hall, municipal courthouse and the county tourism bureau. Conveniently nearby are 4 public golf courses, swimming pools, tennis courts, bike trails, a skate park, fishing, boating, league sports, fitness centers, community market, senior center, YMCA, bed and breakfast, The Arts Castle (art lessons for all ages), municipal airport, hospital, observatory, grocery stores, community college, many clubs/chapters (4-H, Moose, Kiwanis, Rotary, Optimist, Lions, Eagles, Scouts, etc.) and a variety of places to worship. Entertainment The Northwest District and surrounding area are blessed with an exceptional concentration of art galleries, orchestras, theaters, museums, historic sites and Ohio Wesleyan University. OWU student and professional performances as well as presentations by internationally recognized scholars are open to the public. Central Ohio Symphony performs in historic Gray Chapel and Major League Lacrosse’s Ohio Machine plays its home games in Selby Stadium. A member of NCAA Division III, the university hosts many exciting collegiate sporting events. Family friendly traditions, in and around the neighborhood, include Main Street Delaware’s First Fridays, art festivals, music jams, the Delaware County Fair, vintage auto shows, street parties, parades and tours galore (historic walks, holiday homes, alleys, Victorian jail, gardens, ghosts, galleries). A favorite event is the annual Little Brown Jug, a jewel in the Triple Crown of Harness Racing. This Is It Our city founders got it right. More than 200 years ago this downtown neighborhood achieved what urban designers are striving to create today with New Urbanism. The compact nature of the design provides a pleasant walk to culture, entertainment and many other activities and conveniences. A strong sense of place in the quality architecture and captivating surroundings nourish and inspire the human spirit, enriching daily life. The Historic Northwest Neighborhood District is a traditional neighborhood offering an urban lifestyle in a livable, walkable, sustainable community.