Dec
15
12:00 PM12:00

Historic Holiday Home Tour

On December 15th we will be opening up our homes in the West by the River Historic District for your perusal. Come tour charming old houses and see beautiful holiday decorations too!

Tickets are $15 Pre-Sale or $18 Event Day.

Pre-Sale Tickets can be purchased online until December 14th

Tickets can be purchased the day of the event for $18 (exact location TBD). All pre-sale tickets are to be picked up the day of the event. Tickets will not be mailed out.

No refunds.

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Historic Home & Garden Tour
Jul
28
12:00 PM12:00

Historic Home & Garden Tour

  • 503 West Avenue Elyria United States (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

On July 28th we will be opening up some of the homes & gardens in the West by the River Historic District for your perusal. We will also be having an Antique Car Show, Homegrown Food Truck, Trolley Rides, a Garden Sale & a 50/50 Raffle. Come eat lunch, view antique cars and tour some beautiful old houses and their gardens.

The Lorain County Transportation Center will provide free trolley rides throughout our event, and their historic 1925 train station will be on tour until 3pm.

Tickets are $10 Pre-Sale or $12 Event Day.

Pre-Sale Tickets can be purchased online until July 27th for $10 each

Tickets can be purchased the day of the event for $12 each at the ticket booth which will be located in front of 503 West Avenue. All pre-sale tickets are to be picked up the day of the event at the ticket booth. Tickets will not be mailed out.

No refunds. Event is rain or shine.

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Nov
1
7:00 PM19:00

General Membership Meeting

At the Elyria Police Department in the Community Room (to the left in the lobby.)

This meeting is for the nonprofit organization, West By The River Historical Improvement Corp. of Elyria, Inc. Meeting is open to members of this nonprofit organization and those interested in becoming members. 

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Sep
18
12:00 PM12:00

Home & Garden Tour

  • West by the River Historic District (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

The Districts first ever Home & Garden Tour! You may have previously visited our Victorian Christmas Tour but now we welcome you to not only view our homes but our gardens too!

Sunday Sept 18, 2016 from Noon-6pm

Rain or Shine! 50/50 Raffle and Craft sale also.

$10 advance ticket (before 9/1/2016) or $12 Day of Tour 

Cash or check payment accepted day of tour

Ticket booth and parking in the West Avenue Elyria High School parking lot

Contact (440) 323-2342 or email info@westbytheriver.org for more information

Advance tickets can be purchased by sending a check made out to WBTR and mailed to WBTR PO Box 24 Elyria OH 44036. No actual tickets will be mailed out. Please include your name and number of tickets purchasing. You will simply check in with your name on the day of event at the ticket booth. 

All proceeds benefit the nonprofit organization, West By The River Historical Improvement Corp. of Elyria, Inc. who's mission is as follows: The mission of this organization shall be to educate the citizens of Elyria about local history, and restore and preserve our wonderful historic neighborhood; to end the destruction of the irreplaceable architecture thus preserving the heritage of Elyria and encouraging community involvement; to nurture a neighborly trust throughout the West by the River Historic District and the surrounding community. 

 

 

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Jun
14
7:00 PM19:00

General Membership Meeting

At the Elyria Police Department in the Community Room (to the left in the lobby.)

This meeting is for the nonprofit organization, West By The River Historical Improvement Corp. of Elyria, Inc. Meeting is open to members of this nonprofit organization and those interested in becoming members. 

 

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Mar
8
7:00 PM19:00

General Membership Meeting

At the Elyria Police Department in the Community Room (to the left in the lobby.)

This meeting we are discussing project ideas! So please come to the meeting with any ideas you may have. If unable to attend the meeting, please email any ideas, comments, etc. to info@westbytheriver.org. Start brainstorming everyone!

This meeting is for the nonprofit organization, West By The River Historical Improvement Corp. of Elyria, Inc. Meeting is open to members of this nonprofit organization and those interested in becoming members. To learn more about this organization, please read the 'About' page (scroll down to 'about the nonprofit') and the 'Membership' page.

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Dec
8
5:30 PM17:30

General Membership Meeting

At the Elyria Police Department in the Community Room.

This meeting is for the nonprofit organization, West By The River Historical Improvement Corp. of Elyria, Inc. Meeting is open to members of this nonprofit organization and those interested in becoming members. To learn more about this organization, please read the 'About' page (scroll down to 'about the nonprofit') and the 'Membership' page.

Seeking nominations for the board of trustees for West By The River Historical Improvement Corp. of Elyria, Inc.  All nominations shall be current members of the nonprofit organization and subscribe to the philosophy of this organization. General election for the board of trustees will be held in January 2016. 

Please email info@westbytheriver.org for more information.

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Sep
8
5:30 PM17:30

General Membership Meeting

 At the Elyria Police Department in the Community Room.

Please note due to the community room not being available, the time has been changed to 5:30pm. 

Meeting is open to all members and those interested in becoming members.

Seeking nominations for the board of trustees. All nominations shall be current members of the organization and subscribe to the philosophy of this organization. General election for the board of trustees will be held in January 2016.

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