Old Louisville by Ronald Harris

Old Louisville by Ronald Harris

Journey back in time for a visual history of the Derby City in the Victorian Age!

On August 1, 1883, the eyes of the nation turned to Kentucky as thousands crowded the lanes of Louisville's Southern Extension. Tugging a silken cord, President Chester Arthur set the machinery in motion for an event that changed the town forever. Touted at home and abroad as the 100 Days that Louisville Opened Its Doors to the World, the occasion was the inauguration of the Southern Exposition, an early world's fair with a wide variety of mechanical, scientific, and cultural displays showcasing the latest advances in the cotton industry.

In the first 88 days, an astounding 770,048 visitors came. As a result, tremendous growth occurred, the city's first suburb eventually sprang up, and the site became populated with a new neighborhood containing architecturally opulent residences. Known as Old Louisville today, it counts as one of the country's largest historic preservation districts, with hundreds of magnificent structures providing a glimpse into a fascinating Victorian past.

DAVID DOMINE is a Louisville-based author of numerous books about Kentucky and its past. From ghost stories to bourbon recipes, his writings bring to life the spirits of Old Louisville, an exuberant and exciting neighborhood he calls home. FRANKLIN and ESTHER SCHMIDT are a photographer/stylist/writer team who shoot for art, decorating, historic, and travel magazines; their assignments have taken them to every contiguous state in the U.S. This is their fifth heavily illustrated, large-format book. Raised in New York City, they now live in a rural Virginia farmhouse. For further information: www.FESchmidt.com.

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ISBN 13	9780738586038
ISBN 10	073858603X
Title	Old Louisville
Author	Ronald Harris
Series	Images Of America Ser
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Year published	2010-08-25
Number of pages	128
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.