Lexington Kentucky History

February 25, 2016

The restoration of a historic building is a process of love and labor – one that has been made wildly popular by HGTV and other media outlets. I love watching a historic building come back to life – but the rebirth of the very land upon which that building rests – that is another story (read more)

Categories: Architecture, Historic Preservation, Kentucky, Kentucky architecture, Kentucky Gardens, Lexington Kentucky History, Lexington neighborhoods

Tags: African American history, Dr. Harriett B. Marble, Gardening, Gardens, Jim McKeighen, Kentucky gardens, Lexington gardens, Old Georgetown Street, Western Suburb

February 16, 2016

A house is much more than just shelter. Historically, homes have functioned as symbols of expression, wealth, and power – for those who could afford such brick and mortar displays – and a house on a corner lot in town commanded maximum exposure. And in the frenzy of the late-19th century, when styles and materials (read more)

Categories: Architecture, Fayette County, Historic Preservation, Kentucky, Kentucky architecture, Lexington Kentucky History, Lexington neighborhoods

Tags: #CharlesInscoWilliams, #hamiltoncollege, #kentuckyarchitecture, #lexingtonky, #loudonavenue

The Creation and Evolution of a Secret Garden in Downtown Lexington, Kentucky

The House that President Patterson Built: A Whimsical Delight on East Loudon Avenue, Lexington, Kentucky

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