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What: Oakwood Neighborhood Centennial Celebration
When: June 27-29, 2008
The theme is "Come Home to Oakwood."
Friday night we are working to bring the Big E show to Oakwood, and have an ice cream social.
Saturday afternoon we will have an old fashioned carnival with games and music. There will be history displays at the ONA center and historical presentation at Kazoo Books. Keith Howard will present on the Woods Lake amusement park, and Terry Motyka on The Life and Legacy of Peter the Great.
Sunday afternoon will be the annual picnic reunion under the “Big Top” outdoors at the ONA center.
The Kalamazoo Public Library is working on three presentations to celebrate Oakwood’s history. One will be on the amusement park, another on historical buildings in Oakwood, and a third on Oakwood History.
Architecture June 9, 7pm, Central
Local historian Lynn Houghton will describe the variety of house styles found in Oakwood, including Greek Revival, Italianate, late Queen Anne, and a bevy of post-1900 residential architecture—Foursquare, Bungalow, Colonial, PreFab, and more.
History June 18, 7pm, Central
Oakwood residents Pat and Bill Henry will share what they've learned about Oakwood's history and founding families, from its beginnings as one of Kalamazoo's earliest suburbs, at the end of the street railway line that ran along Asylum Avenue.
Amusement Park June 24, 7pm, Central
Enthusiast Keith Howard will reveal the almost-forgotten glory days of Lake View on the shore of Woods Lake. Ride the roller coaster, fly in a hot air balloon, enjoy vaudeville, discuss important issues at Chautauqua, or dance the night away!
Contact Cheryl Lord at ONA:
E-mail: center@oakwoodneighborhood.org
Phone: (269) 342-0129
Fax: (269) 342-4668