About The Dealership Venue

Kyle Morski & Family

MEET OUR FOUNDERS:

The Morski Family

Kyle Morski, owner of The Dealership Event Venue, is a lifelong Oxford resident & Oxford High School graduate (class of ’06.) His professional career began in Automotive and he is an avid fan of classic & muscle cars.

In 2014, he proposed to his wife, Lisa. During the wedding planning process, Kyle became interested in the events business – in particular, event rentals for chiavari chairs and tables. Kyle & Lisa were married in 2015, and over the next two years, Kyle began building a new business: Great Lakes Chiavari. He opened in 2017 and became successful rather quickly, so he left his career in automotive to focus full-time on events.

Since then, Great Lakes Chiavari has done over 1,000 events, averaging 150-250 per year. With his growing passion & skill in the events space, he decided to acquire In Good Taste, an event rental company in Oxford, in March 2020.

In 2022, Kyle & Lisa decided to create their own events venue in the Oxford area. In January of 2023, they made an offer on 22 N. Washington St., the old Williams Art Glass facility in downtown Oxford. Now, they’re renovating this historic building and former auto dealership into an elegant event space with an industrial / rustic appeal for events of all kinds.

THE DEALERSHIP:

A Short History

May 14, 1915
Foundation is poured for D.H. Parker’s new auto service facility called “Enterprise Garage” which is to be over 5000 square feet, on North Washington St.
May 14, 1915

Foundation is poured for D.H. Parker’s new auto service facility called “Enterprise Garage” which is to be over 5000 square feet, on North Washington St.

September 17, 1915
D.H. Parker’s new Enterprise Garage opens for business and offers; “Free Air, Vulcanizing, Oxyacetylene Welding, Machine Work, Overhauling.”
September 17, 1915

D.H. Parker’s new Enterprise Garage opens for business and offers; “Free Air, Vulcanizing, Oxyacetylene Welding, Machine Work, Overhauling.”

February 11, 1916
Oxford High School decides to hold home basketball games at the Enterprise Garage. For a couple years, the school’s home basketball games were all played at the garage. (No gym was yet built at H.S. on Washington St.)
February 11, 1916

Oxford High School decides to hold home basketball games at the Enterprise Garage. For a couple years, the school’s home basketball games were all played at the garage. (No gym was yet built at H.S. on Washington St.)

May 18, 1917
Enterprise Garage is appointed as a dealer for the “Maxwell” and “Hudson” automobiles.
May 18, 1917

Enterprise Garage is appointed as a dealer for the “Maxwell” and “Hudson” automobiles.

October 5, 1917
D.H. Parker begins selling Ford Automobiles, Trucks and Chassis and Fordson Tractors from his Enterprise Garage.
October 5, 1917

D.H. Parker begins selling Ford Automobiles, Trucks and Chassis and Fordson Tractors from his Enterprise Garage.

September 1, 1927
Ray Howland assumes sole ownership of the Ford Dealership, and naming it “R.J.Howland Ford Sales,” also continuing with the sale of Sinclair gasoline at the curb.
September 1, 1927

Ray Howland assumes sole ownership of the Ford Dealership, and naming it “R.J.Howland Ford Sales,” also continuing with the sale of Sinclair gasoline at the curb.

December 18, 1936
Ray Howland appointed new Packard dealer for Oxford at his N. Washington St. garage, now named “R.J. Howland Packard Sales.”
December 18, 1936

Ray Howland appointed new Packard dealer for Oxford at his N. Washington St. garage, now named “R.J. Howland Packard Sales.”

December 12, 1938
Ray Howland becomes the Oxford dealer for Oldsmobile, while continuing with the Packard and Willys/Overland vehicles as well as Sinclair gas.
December 12, 1938

Ray Howland becomes the Oxford dealer for Oldsmobile, while continuing with the Packard and Willys/Overland vehicles as well as Sinclair gas.

June 22, 1945
Ray Howland retires and sells his dealership to Archie B. (A.B.) Clothier and A. George Smith of Oxford. The business is named Clothier & Smith and continues selling Packard, Oldsmobile and Willys cars and trucks.
June 22, 1945

Ray Howland retires and sells his dealership to Archie B. (A.B.) Clothier and A. George Smith of Oxford. The business is named Clothier & Smith and continues selling Packard, Oldsmobile and Willys cars and trucks.

January 12, 1951
Superior Auto Company Inc., the local Chevrolet, Buick, and Pontiac dealer, rents a large portion of the Howland Garage on N. Washington St. for a used car display area.
January 12, 1951

Superior Auto Company Inc., the local Chevrolet, Buick, and Pontiac dealer, rents a large portion of the Howland Garage on N. Washington St. for a used car display area.

December 14, 1951
A new manufacturing firm, Oxford Manufacturing Company, occupies the building. The firm’s operations include automatic screw machine work, broaching, grinding, and other precision metal treating work. The company remodels the interior with new lighting and office areas and plans to upgrade the front of the building to enhance the appearance of the street.
December 14, 1951

A new manufacturing firm, Oxford Manufacturing Company, occupies the building. The firm’s operations include automatic screw machine work, broaching, grinding, and other precision metal treating work. The company remodels the interior with new lighting and office areas and plans to upgrade the front of the building to enhance the appearance of the street.

June 24, 1959
The Oxford Village Council votes to allow an official zoning change from Commercial to Light Industrial for the building, so that Howard Brown, owner of Production Gear Company, could re-locate his Oxford plant to the site.
June 24, 1959

The Oxford Village Council votes to allow an official zoning change from Commercial to Light Industrial for the building, so that Howard Brown, owner of Production Gear Company, could re-locate his Oxford plant to the site.

December 3, 1983
Rick and Karen Williams move Sunset Antiques from 153 S. Washington Street to the former Howland building at 22 N. Washington St. and open Williams Art Glass Studio, along with their Sunset Antiques business.
December 3, 1983

Rick and Karen Williams move Sunset Antiques from 153 S. Washington Street to the former Howland building at 22 N. Washington St. and open Williams Art Glass Studio, along with their Sunset Antiques business.

January 2, 2023
Local business owner Kyle Morski & family purchase 22 N. Washington St. to begin re-development into an event venue for weddings, receptions, showers, parties and more, creating an opportunity to add value to Oxford’s downtown area.
January 2, 2023

Local business owner Kyle Morski & family purchase 22 N. Washington St. to begin re-development into an event venue for weddings, receptions, showers, parties and more, creating an opportunity to add value to Oxford’s downtown area.

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Features & Amenities

Among our many amenities are beautiful bistro lights, the sophistication of open-air allure with overhead doors leading to a patio at the rear entrance, a designated food preparation space equipped with refrigeration, and strategically-placed power outlets for innovative lighting arrangements. The Dealership Event Venue is on historic Downtown Oxford’s main thoroughfare, Washington Street. Our back patio opens onto the downtown’s newly-upgraded community space, the Village Patio, which adds to the classic, elegant aesthetic of our venue.

Here are just a few of the other features you and your guests will enjoy:

Food Truck Friendly

Our rear parking area is designed to easily accommodate food trucks, making it a breeze to bring a diverse culinary experience to your event.

Cocktail Hour Haven

Utilize our patio space to create a captivating cocktail hour ambiance, where your guests can unwind and socialize in style.

Tented Elegance

Transform our patio into an enchanting space with the option to add a tent, providing shelter while maintaining the beauty of the outdoors.

Showcase

Have a cherished car or motorcycle collection to Showcase? Our patio offers an exceptional setting to proudly display your prized possessions.

Trusted Vendor Options

While you’re not limited to these choices, we’ve compiled a list of excellent vendors. These professionals come highly recommended, making them a great starting point for your planning journey.

Great Lakes Chiavari

Preferred Vendor

Chiavari Chairs, Farm Tables & More

https://greatlakeschiavari.com

Parsonage Events

Florist, Floral Decor, Centerpieces & More

https://www.parsonageflowers.com

Butorac Events & Decor

Event Planning & Day-Of Coordination

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Couture Linens

Linens, Chair Covers, Centerpieces & More

http://couturelinensandevents.com

Celebrity Catering

Catering, Bar Service, China Rental

https://www.celebritycateringusa.com

Forever Memories Events

Day of Coordination

https://www.forevermemoriesevents.com

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