Paula Nicewanger’s Story Archive

Benton House Events

June 6, 2013 | by Paula Nicewanger

The Historic Benton House at 312 S. Downey in Irvington is a neighborhood treasure that the residents of Irvington are very proud of. A group of very dedicated Irvingtonians work hard every year to raise money for the upkeep of this magnificent home built in 1873. The fund raising has … Read More

Decorator Home Tour Sneak Preview Review

April 18, 2013 | by Paula Nicewanger

I was privileged to see the home early and have a private tour from the St. Margaret’s Guild  Chairperson, Sue Roper. Sue really knows her stuff—not just the history of the house, which is fascinating, but the decorators and all the work that has gone into making this, in my … Read More

Clean Up in Irvington

April 18, 2013 | by Paula Nicewanger

Last Saturday morning April 14th, 20 of my neighbors, gathered at Patricia and Joe’s beautiful home for a quick bite of homemade egg McMuffins, rolls, donuts, coffee and juice. We all live in the first 3 blocks south of Washington Street on Butler, Julian or Hawthorne Ln. in Irvington. We … Read More

Snowed In

March 28, 2013 | by Paula Nicewanger

This past weekend’s snowstorm was one too many snows for most of us and for those snow lovers it was joyous. It reminded me of our little blizzard the day after Christmas, when we were all snowed in. At least we had Christmas presents to sort and things to put … Read More

Clean Up, Fix Up, Paint Up

March 28, 2013 | by Paula Nicewanger

Do any of you Boomers remember the Clean Up, Fix Up, Paint Up program the city schools had back in the 50’s? I just remember this time of year the teacher sent home a form with all kinds of household chores listed from cleaning windows, to raking the yard, and … Read More