Please help support our neighborhood and website, and we will help support you! Donate funds, products, or services to TVNA, we'll recognize you or your company here! For more info, email communications@trinityvicinity.org.
TVNA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, so your contribution is not only appreciated, but also tax deductible!

TVNA Sponsors & Contributors (2012):

Bill Pearson – Donations to support Free TVNA Dinner Event
Sara Rusk – Donations to support Tea in Trinity Event
Kelley Mayor – Donations to support Tea in Trinity Event
Loretta Walsh – Donations to support Tea in Trinity Event
Karen Landis – Donations to support Tea in Trinity Event

Trinity Vicinity Local & Recommended Businesses:

www.simplicitysofas.com

"Simplicity's furniture was beautiful, high quality, affordable, and designed to fit through our tight townhouse staircases. That would have been enough for us, but they insisited on giving us the most amazing customer service we've seen in a long time. We'll definetly buy from them again!"

– Trinity Vicinity Resident
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Shanna Masonry & General Contracting has done several projects in Trinity Vicinity.

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Useful & Interesting Community Links:

 

Welcome to trinityvicinity.org!

This is the home of the Trinity Vicinity Historical District Neighborhood, and the Trinity Vicinity Neighborhood Association, inc.

Trinity Vicinity is a growing neighborhood located in historical Wilmington, Delaware. With a unique blend of character, architecture, and history, it makes for a wonderful place to live. We hope you find this site informative and enjoyable!

– The TVNA Communications Committee 2011.

PS: Join the conversation!
Subscribe to our email discussion list at trinityvicinity.org/subscribe

 

Trinity Vicinity is a small neighborhood located in the west side of the city of Wilmington, Delaware. Built primarily in the 1880′s and consisting of examples of Victorian “stick” architecture, the northern section of the neighborhood was designated as a historic district in the 1990′s. Originally built for middle class citizens, the neighborhood went through a tumultuous period in the 1960′s and 1970′s due to a number of factors, including the building of I-95 and riots generated by the murder of Martin Luther King. The Urban Homesteading act passed in the 70′s began the regeneration that continues to this day. The Trinity Vicinity Neighborhood Association is the official representation of our neighborhood to local government. It is the place to voice our concerns and contribute to the community. We continue to strive to make our small section of Wilmington a wonderful place to live.

  Trinity Vicinity District Map (115.8 KB)

  Historic Map of Trinity Vicinity (699.0 KB)

Trinity Vicinity Neighborhood in Google Maps

“Between 1870 and 1880, the population of Wilmington grew almost thirty percent, from 31,000 to 44,000 citizens. During the decade of the 1870s, fueled by Public Works improvements such as the construction of the 35 million-gallon Cool Spring Reservoir and installation of accompanying water lines to nearby areas, interest in developing the Trinity Vicinity area became apparent. In 1870, Reverend Patrick Reilly formed a partnership with Dr. Philip Plunkett and William Russell to improve and subdivide the former campus of St. Mary’s College. The company, known as Reilly, Plunkett, Russell & Company, was active through most of the 1870s, and sold building lots on the block bounded by W. 10th, N. Madison, W. 11th and N. Jefferson Streets, although no original residential structures remain. The balance of the acreage Reilly retained was mostly sold off between 1874 and 1884, such as the parcel where the Sacred Heart Oratory and related complex now stands. Most of these homes were speculatively developed and sold to middle class residents. A sampling of professions of Trinity Vicinity residents in 1895 indicates a strong skilled and professional worker base. Two Jewelers, two architects, three builders, three attorneys, three insurance professionals, three engineers, a judge, a physician and a newspaper editor helped make up the urban fabric of late 19th century Trinity Vicinity. Additionally, fifteen residents worked for railroads, such as the Philadelphia Wilmington & Baltimore Railroad or the Pennsylvania Railroad, in various capacities, and one resident was the foreman of the famed Harlan & Hollingsworth Ship and Railcar Yards on the Christina River.”

– Excerpt from the 2005 Home Tour Brochure, by John Kurth, Historian

 

Here you’ll find all of the files available for download from trinityvicinity.org.
Questions/comments? Contact us at communications@trinityvicinity.org

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Minutes & Agendas files available for download

TVNA Meeting Agenda Jan 2012 – 72.8 KB
TVNA Meeting Agenda Jan 2012
Available to TVNA Members only. Please Login to view this file.

TVNA Meeting Agenda Dec 2011 – 614.5 KB
TVNA Meeting Agenda Dec 2011
Available to TVNA Members only. Please Login to view this file.

TVNA Meeting Minutes Nov 2011 – 631.7 KB
TVNA Meeting Minutes Nov 2011
Available to TVNA Members only. Please Login to view this file.

TVNA Meeting Minutes October 2011 – 5.8 MB
TVNA Meeting Minutes October 2011
Available to TVNA Members only. Please Login to view this file.

TVNA Meeting Minutes for Sept. 2011 – 4.1 MB
The minutes of the sept 27th 2011 meeting.
Available to TVNA Members only. Please Login to view this file.

TVNA-MM-Aug-111.pdf – 347.8 KB
TVNA Meeting Minutes for Aug 2011
Available to TVNA Members only. Please Login to view this file.

TVNA-MM-Jul-2011.pdf – 385.0 KB
TVNA Meeting Minutes for Jul 2011
Available to TVNA Members only. Please Login to view this file.

TVNA-MM-Jun-2011.pdf – 145.1 KB
TVNA Meeting Minutes for Jun 2011
Available to TVNA Members only. Please Login to view this file.

TVNA-MM-Feb-2011.doc – 28.0 KB
TVNA Meeting Minutes for Feb 2011
Available to TVNA Members only. Please Login to view this file.

TVNA-Meeting-Minutes-2010.pdf – 1.8 MB
TVNA Meeting Minutes for 2010
Available to TVNA Members only. Please Login to view this file.

TVNA-Meeting-Minutes-2009.pdf – 1.1 MB
TVNA Meeting Minutes for 2009
Available to TVNA Members only. Please Login to view this file.

TVNA-Meeting-Minutes-2008.doc – 39.0 KB
TVNA Meeting Minutes for 2008
Available to TVNA Members only. Please Login to view this file.

TVNA-MM-2007.doc – 101.0 KB
TVNA Meeting Minutes for 2007
Available to TVNA Members only. Please Login to view this file.

TVNA-MM-2006.doc – 55.5 KB
TVNA Meeting Minutes for 2006
Available to TVNA Members only. Please Login to view this file.
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Organizational files available for download

Historic Map of Trinity Vicinity – 699.0 KB
An older map from 1874

Trinity Vicinity District Map – 115.8 KB
Current map of Trinity Vicinity

TVNA Letter of Incorporation – 2.0 MB
The letter of incorporation from 1981

TVNA Bylaws – 35.5 KB
The bylaws of TVNA
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Parking & Streets files available for download

Parking Tips – 174.0 KB

Nuisance Property Report Form – 134.8 KB
Fill out and submit this form to file a nuisance complaint against a property.
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Public Safety files available for download

Home Security Checklist – 1.1 MB
Make sure your home is safe and secure by reviewing this checklist.

Home Security Checklist – 1.1 MB
Make sure your home is safe and secure by reviewing this checklist.

Safety for your Car – 630.3 KB
Keep your vehicle safe and secure with these tips.

Apartment Security Checklist – 796.0 KB
Apartments can be vandalized also. Review this checklist to make sure you’re secure.
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Event Planning files available for download

TVNA FREE DINNER FLIER – 4.2 MB

Tea in Trinity flier – 1.2 MB
Tea in Trinity 2012 details

Tea & Tours Signs – 1.2 MB
Signs for Trinity’s Tea & Tours Day.

 

TVNA Meetings are perhaps the most important part of our organization.
They are open to the public and held
on the last Tuesday of every month at 7pm
in the Triad Building, which is located at 11th St. & Adams St
and adjacent to Trinity Church.
See the Calendar of Events for the next meeting date.

 

The purpose of the Neighborhood Association Meetings is to determine how to best use the resources available to effectively solve problems and make our neighborhood a better place to live. We strive to make the meetings as productive and valuable as possible. We have regular guest speakers including police officers, city council members, and local business owners.

We hope that you will join us too!

 

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Minutes & Agendas files available for download

TVNA Meeting Agenda Jan 2012 – 72.8 KB
TVNA Meeting Agenda Jan 2012
Available to TVNA Members only. Please Login to view this file.

TVNA Meeting Agenda Dec 2011 – 614.5 KB
TVNA Meeting Agenda Dec 2011
Available to TVNA Members only. Please Login to view this file.

TVNA Meeting Minutes Nov 2011 – 631.7 KB
TVNA Meeting Minutes Nov 2011
Available to TVNA Members only. Please Login to view this file.

TVNA Meeting Minutes October 2011 – 5.8 MB
TVNA Meeting Minutes October 2011
Available to TVNA Members only. Please Login to view this file.

TVNA Meeting Minutes for Sept. 2011 – 4.1 MB
The minutes of the sept 27th 2011 meeting.
Available to TVNA Members only. Please Login to view this file.

TVNA-MM-Aug-111.pdf – 347.8 KB
TVNA Meeting Minutes for Aug 2011
Available to TVNA Members only. Please Login to view this file.

TVNA-MM-Jul-2011.pdf – 385.0 KB
TVNA Meeting Minutes for Jul 2011
Available to TVNA Members only. Please Login to view this file.

TVNA-MM-Jun-2011.pdf – 145.1 KB
TVNA Meeting Minutes for Jun 2011
Available to TVNA Members only. Please Login to view this file.

TVNA-MM-Feb-2011.doc – 28.0 KB
TVNA Meeting Minutes for Feb 2011
Available to TVNA Members only. Please Login to view this file.

TVNA-Meeting-Minutes-2010.pdf – 1.8 MB
TVNA Meeting Minutes for 2010
Available to TVNA Members only. Please Login to view this file.

TVNA-Meeting-Minutes-2009.pdf – 1.1 MB
TVNA Meeting Minutes for 2009
Available to TVNA Members only. Please Login to view this file.

TVNA-Meeting-Minutes-2008.doc – 39.0 KB
TVNA Meeting Minutes for 2008
Available to TVNA Members only. Please Login to view this file.

TVNA-MM-2007.doc – 101.0 KB
TVNA Meeting Minutes for 2007
Available to TVNA Members only. Please Login to view this file.

TVNA-MM-2006.doc – 55.5 KB
TVNA Meeting Minutes for 2006
Available to TVNA Members only. Please Login to view this file.

 

Trinity Vicinity believes in always increasing the quality of life & property value for our residents. Here we’ll put resources that we think will help.

Zillow
find your house value at zillow.com today.

Karen Landis
Trinity Vicinity Neighborhood Association has invited Karen Landis, from Keller Williams Realty to become our first preferred Realtor for Trinity Vicinity. She will be a resource for our community to look to when we have questions about property values, home sales, trends and more. She is looking forward to working with all residents who need professional real estate advice and/or assistance. We feel that a Preferred Realtor can coordinate more open houses, marketing efforts, rental management and community events that add value to Trinity Vicinity. Some of the things Karen can do for us include:

Selling homes: Addressing key selling points, advertising homes, showing it to prospective buyers, negotiating contracts, arranging financing,overseeing inspections, handle all paperwork and supervise closing.

Buying your next home: You need someone who knows this area inside and out! I can work with you to find the right home at the right price for you, including all the neighborhood amenities that matter, not to mention the essential criteria you have for your ideal home.

Property Rental Management: If you need to rent your home as an option to selling, Karen can assist you in this area. If your goal is to develop a real estate portfolio of rental properties, their professional property mananagement team ishere to help.

Don’t forget to join the IN crowd: The INFORMED Crowd-It’s free and brings you news and events that help you stay informed of what is going on in your neighborhood or anywhere else in the country when it comes to buying or selling a home!

Karen Landis Keller Williams Realty, Greater Newark Phone: 302-897-1566 (Direct) 302-738-2300 (Office) 56 W. Main St., Suite 101 Christiana, DE, 19702 karen@karenlandishomes.com

 

Here you’ll find organizational documents for the Trinity Vicinity Neighborhood Association (TVNA). Things like Bylaws, Letters of Incoporation, legal documents, etc.

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Organizational files available for download

Historic Map of Trinity Vicinity – 699.0 KB
An older map from 1874

Trinity Vicinity District Map – 115.8 KB
Current map of Trinity Vicinity

TVNA Letter of Incorporation – 2.0 MB
The letter of incorporation from 1981

TVNA Bylaws – 35.5 KB
The bylaws of TVNA

 

Trinity Vicinity Neighborhood Association
P.O. Box 145
Wilmington, DE
19899-0145
(302)-536-TRIN (302-536-8746)
communications@trinityvicinity.org

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Fiscal Year 2012/2013 Officers
President: Rob Graham
Vice President: Sherri Meeks-Graham
Treasurer: Bill Pearson
Secretary: Naomi Postleweit

 

Fiscal Year 2012/2013 Committee Chairs
Communications: Sarabeth Breit
communications@trinityvicinity.org
Parking: TBD
parking@trinityvicinity.org
Landscaping: TBD
landscaping@trinityvicinity.org
Public Safety: Danny Tursi
publicsafety@trinityvicinity.org
Events: Georgi Marquisee
events@trinityvicinity.org
Local Government Representatives
Council At-Large: Charles "Bud" Freel
Council At-Large: Loretta Walsh
City Council District 4: Hanifa G.N. Shabazz
City Council District 5: Samuel Prado
City Council District 3: Stephanie T. Bolden

 

Files:
Click here to access the file archive.