CPRV Happy Hour | 9/17 from 5 PM to 7 PM at Elation Brewing
Join us for another epic community Happy Hour, hosted by Social Events, on 9/17 from 5 PM to 7 PM at Elation Brewing.
301 East 42nd Street was built in 1906 and was the long-time residence of Colonel Charles Consolvo.
During his life, Mr. Consolvo was a circus clown, operated a steam laundry, owned an advertising company, and operated many hotels, including the Monticello and Pine Beach Hotels in Norfolk and the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond.
Colonel Consolvo was good friends with Charles Lindbergh and was heavily involved in the search for Mr. Lindbergh’s son when he was kidnapped in 1932.
He was also good friends with Queen Marie of Romania and entertained Presidents William Howard Taft and Woodrow Wilson and entertainers such as Buffalo Bill Cody.
When Colonel Consolvo passed away in 1947; he left generous endowments for DePaul Hospital and Saint Mary’s Infant Home.
Information Provided by Larry Morton
Join us for another epic community Happy Hour, hosted by Social Events, on 9/17 from 5 PM to 7 PM at Elation Brewing.
ept 8 CPRV Meeting: Guest speaker Mike Spencer of The Hague School + updates on bike lanes, yard sale success, safety & upcoming events.
Join us for the 1st CPRV Community Yard Sale hosted by the CPRV Social Events Committee!
Shop from 27 yards across Colonial Place and Riverview featuring treasures of all kinds—furniture, home décor, electronics, clothes, shoes, art, toys, automotive items, and so much more.
We hope you enjoy this month’s issue — packed with neighborhood news, the CPRV Community Yard Sale map, autumn drink recipes, and fun “Color Me” activities. Here’s to a safe, spirited, and community-filled September!
It was great to welcome our members and guests this month—and to remind everyone that our civic league meetings are open to all neighbors. Vice President Gene Ward noted that while turnout was strong, there’s still room to grow. Please invite a friend or neighbor to join us for our next meeting on September 8.
Red, White & ZOOM! July’s Bike Parade rolled through Riverview and Colonial Place, ending in a popsicle social. We also made strides on streetlight outages—thanks to our Civic League and neighbors for taking action. Plus: Mack’s Barge updates, Leila’s ABC request, and a newsletter full of fun. Dive in at CPRV.net!