Download or read book A History Lover s Guide to Louisville written by Bryan S. Bush and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2021-04-05 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gateway to the South. Home of the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs. Louisville has a rich history, beginning with the city's discovery by General George Rogers Clark. The city played an important role in the Civil War, and during the Gilded Age, it became the Bourbon Capital of the World. During World War I, the city hosted 47,500 troops at Camp Zachary Taylor. During World War II, the U.S. Naval Ordnance Plant contributed to the war effort, making rounds for big guns during the late war. Author Bryan S. Bush takes the reader on a journey to discover the history of Louisville through the historic sites and locations from far past to the present day.
Download or read book History Lover s Guide to Lexington Central Kentucky A written by Foster Ockerman Jr. & Peter Brackney and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2020 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Athens of the West. The Horse Capital of the World. The Home to the Greatest Tradition in College Basketball. Heart of the Bluegrass. Lexington has a lot of names and an even richer history. The region played an oversized role in America's educational, political, religious, and cultural development. Visit a historic AMC church in downtown Lexington that was a stop on the Underground Railroad for escaping slaves. Walk through fifteen local historic districts. Explore an equine cemetery. Join historians Foster Ockerman, Jr. and Peter Brackney on a tour through historic sites and buildings in Lexington and central Kentucky."--Provided by publisher
Download or read book Louisville and the Civil War A History Guide written by Bryan S. Bush and published by History Press Library Editions. This book was released on 2008-11 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A History Lover s Guide to Minneapolis written by Sherman Wick and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2019-12-02 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Minneapolis began at the Falls of St. Anthony, the sole waterfall on the Mississippi River. The cataract, the great hydrological engine, propelled the city's economic growth and physical expansion, and two distinct municipal identities emerged. A city of seasons, Minneapolis celebrates winter flurries and chills with ice skating and hot chocolate at the annual Holidazzle Festival. In the sultry midsummer heat, the Aquatennial brings swimmers and boating enthusiasts to the Chain of Lakes and the river. Landmarks, too, define the topography-Spoonbridge and Cherry, the Stone Arch and Hennepin Avenue Bridges, the Foshay Tower and the IDS Center. Join local authors Sherman Wick and Holly Day on a trip beyond the typical guidebook as they explore the architecture, parks and historical figures of the Mill City.
Download or read book Louisville Gambling Barons written by Bryan S. Bush and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2023-04-03 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Golden Age of Gambling in Louisville Louisville experienced a golden age of gambling between 1860 and 1885, thanks to the arrival of hundreds of thousands of Union soldiers by steamboat and foot. They played faro, keno, roulette and other games of chance, such as chuck-a-luck. Entire city blocks were devoted to betting. Horse racing and lotteries emerged. Gaming houses became grand palaces, with names such as the Crockford, the Crawford and the Turf Exchange, frequented by famous gamblers like Richard Watts, Colonel "Black" Chinn and actor Nat Goodwin. Author Bryan Bush offers up these stories and more about "The City of Gamblers."
Download or read book Insiders Guide to Louisville written by David Domine and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2010-05-18 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Insiders' Guide to Louisville is the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information to this storied Kentucky city. Written by a local (and true insider), this guide offers a personal and practical perspective of Louisville and its surrounding environs.
Download or read book A History Lover s Guide to Kentuckiana written by Jane Sarles and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-07-29 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brief guide to sites in the area called Kentuckiana, which is Louisville, Kentucky and neighboring towns in Southern Indiana. Included are places of interest for those who enjoy history, along with details such as hours, location, cost, and a concise summary of its historic significance.
Download or read book A Guide to the Sources of Colonial History in Louisville Kentucky written by and published by . This book was released on 1932 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Louisville Guide written by Gregory Luhan and published by Princeton Architectural Press. This book was released on 2004-09-09 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Louisville is one of the overlooked gems of American architecture, a city of southern charm and grace with a catalog of buildings by such masters as D. H. Burnham, Carrere and Hastings, Bruce Goff, Mies van der Rohe, Mockbee Coker, and Michael Graves." "This guide captures Louisville's abundant architecture, showcasing the city's very best offerings from its founding to the recent rehabilitation of its riverfront. Tours of historic homes, Olmsted parks, Carnegie libraries, museums, university campuses, and modern homes are all illustrated with clear and easy-to-follow maps. In addition, over 200 buildings have comprehensive descriptions accompanied by black-and-white photographs. This book includes everything you need to know about Louisville's rich architectural heritage."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book The Cumulative Book Index written by and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 710 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Secret Louisville A Guide to the Weird Wonderful and Obscure written by Kevin Gibson and published by Reedy Press LLC. This book was released on 2017-03-15 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Complete Pocket Guide to the City of Louisville Kentucky written by E. N. Baker and published by . This book was released on 1883 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Two Centuries of Black Louisville written by Mervin Aubespin and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the settlement of Louisville in 1778, African Americans have created a history behind the wall of slavery and the veil of segregation, and have forged a remarkably vibrant community that, at times, influenced the political and cultural history of the nation. This community, while not entirely beyond the reach of white Louisvillians, was certainly beyond their field of vision - and its people and its achievements are largely unknown, even to more recent generations of African Americans themselves.Over the past two centuries and more, black Louisville faced many challenges: creating a free black community in the midst of slavery; the struggle to end slavery itself; the struggle to expand the limits of freedom in a segregated society; creating meaning and culture; the struggle to end segregation; and the struggle to expand the limits of freedom in a society in which African Americans are "neither separate nor equal." Louisville African Americans met each of these challenges and, by so doing, they created a community and defined its identity and character. When most successful, they capitalized on their opportunities and assets, the most important of which derived from Louisville's favorable location, the need for black labor, the need for black votes and the presence of a few influential white allies. The resulting economic and political capacity, when used astutely, could wrest concessions from white businesses and political leaders that advanced the interests of the entire African American community.The purpose of Two Centuries of Black Louisville: A Photographic History is simply to tell this story in words and images - a history in which all, irrespective of race and place, can take pride.
Download or read book Weeden s History of the Colored People of Louisville written by Henry Clay Weeden and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a history of African Americans in Louisville, Kentucky, written by historian Henry Clay Weeden. It covers the period from the early 19th century to the early 20th century, and includes information on the struggles and triumphs of the black community during that time. A valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of African Americans in the South. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Indiana Travel Guide written by and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cumulated Index to the Books written by and published by . This book was released on 1909 with total page 734 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Louisville Insiders Guide written by David Domine and published by Insiders' Guide. This book was released on 2010-03-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A first edition, Insiders' Guide to Louisville is the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information to this storied Kentucky city. Written by a local (and true insider), this guide offers a personal and practical perspective of Louisville and its surrounding environs.
