Landmark mansions, 19th century homes, restaurants, bistros, businesses and boutiques all add to the charm of the Park Avenue neighborhood on the city's southeast side.

"It's a very diverse neighborhood. You never really know what you're going to see. There's always something to do, always different people walking around. It's definitely a place like no other," said Jessica Mucci, a Park Avenue resident.

The Park Avenue we know today was first created back in 1875 when it was initially a service street for wealthy folks living on East Avenue.

"We had our own little neighborhood which was contrived from Alexander street to Goodman Street," President of the Park-Meigs Neighborhood Association Tom LaDuca said.

Park Avenue was lined with grocery stores as well as other service businesses.

Tom LaDuca says his dad owned a grocery store in 1948.

"Park Avenue was a stopping post for people who worked downtown, and then the bus would come down Park Avenue and it would stop at various corners, so there were various grocery stores at all the corners down Park Avenue," LaDuca added.

He took over his dad's business and ran it as Hogans Hideaway. He sold the restaurant in 2010.

In the early 60s and 70s, college students found Park Avenue a desirable neighborhood and realtors began buying up single family homes and renting them.

"Those college kids that we talked about are now older, they had their families and they're actually coming back into the neighborhood," said LaDuca.

Although Park Avenue has a reputation for attracting young people, it's also home to older residents.

"I am probably outside of the age bracket that people would think that live in this neighborhgood. And I love it. I've lived here for a year and it's fantastic," said Park Avenue resident, Mike Callan.

This quiet historic neighborhood will soon show off its appeal as it plays host to the annual Park Ave Festival this weekend.

"Just have a lot of fun! It 's very nice, it's very fun and you get to celebrate the day," Callan said.