History

A billboard advertises Fehr's XL Beer, with a clock above.
Culture
Take a sip of Louisville history with the “big three” brewers
Fehr’s, Oertel’s, and Falls City dominated the Louisville beer scene back in the day.
April 12, 2024 03:56 PM
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Jeff Milby
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Real Estate
A brief history of Tudor homes in Louisville
These historic homes are like living in a fairytale.
November 16, 2023
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Katie Molck
Series of black-and-white photos of Muhammad Ali.
City
36 banners of Muhammad Ali coming to this Louisville street
The photo banners will line Muhammad Ali Boulevard, the street that has bore his name since 1978.
November 8, 2023
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Katie Molck
A five-story, Renaissance Revival stone building in Louisville, Kentucky.
City
This building should’ve been Louisville’s most famous landmark
The U.S. Post Office and Customs House stood in the heart of downtown for 40 years, but now it’s almost entirely forgotten.
November 7, 2023
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Jeff Milby
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Events
New library series spotlights Louisville’s many cultures
Celebrating Our Neighborhood will highlight our city’s immigrant and refugee communities.
November 6, 2023
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Katie Molck
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City
Alberta O. Jones Park sets opening day
The new music-themed park in the California neighborhood includes a playground, great lawn, pavilion, and more.
November 2, 2023
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Katie Molck
Iron gate with headstones in the background.
Culture
5 frightful Louisville stories for Halloween
From the “Lady in Blue” at the Seelbach to a hidden cemetery, Derby City has its fair share of ghost stories.
October 30, 2023
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Jeff Milby
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Small Business
Frankfort Avenue whiskey bar listed for sale
The Silver Dollar is a local favorite for brunch + bourbon.
October 26, 2023
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Jeff Milby
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Real Estate
5 real-life Halloween movie houses
They’re not all haunted, but they sure do look like it.
October 17, 2023
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Katie Molck
The Brown Hotel marquee, as shown in 1924.
Culture
The Brown Hotel turns 100
Turn back the clock to the Roaring 1920s in celebration of a Louisville landmark.
October 13, 2023
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Jeff Milby
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Culture
5 horror movies set in Louisville
Good horror, bad horror, weird horror — Louisville has been the site of some one-of-a-kind films to get you in the Halloween spirit.
October 5, 2023
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Dayten Rose
Downtown city scape with trees, cars, and various buildings.
Live
Unwritten rules of Louisville
Tell us you’re from Louisville without telling us you’re from Louisville.
September 27, 2023
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Dylan Aycock
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Real Estate
The Gaffney House resurrected into a luxury rental property
Take a look inside the renovation.
September 18, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Food
Louisville is the birthplace of the cheeseburger
According to the Kaelin family, they’re the original cheeseburger makers.
September 15, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Sports
Ohio Valley Wrestling is the center of Netflix’s newest docuseries
The Louisville-based professional wrestling gym has entered the Hollywood ring.
September 12, 2023
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Katie Molck
Modern home with floor-to-ceiling windows surrounded by pine trees.
Real Estate
Historic Highlands estate built by the Speed family is up for sale
The Cold Spring estate is still on the market for nearly $5 million.
September 11, 2023
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Katie Molck
aerial view of a row of buildings on a street
Culture
Our most read stories in August
It appears our readers really enjoy old cobblestone streets.
September 1, 2023
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Katie Molck
Boy being handed cotton candy for a person in a green shirt.
Events
This Louisville picnic is older than the Kentucky Derby
The first annual St. Joe’s Picnic For the Kids has a 26 year lead ahead of the Run for the Roses.
August 7, 2023
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Katie Molck
Red house with black trim.
Real Estate
See photos of a 140-year-old house flip in 49 days
You won’t believe this shotgun house once had wood paneling and an orange bathroom.
August 3, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Business
Louisville Made: How the Louisville Slugger became an icon
Babe Ruth endorsed it, Carrie Underwood swung it.
August 1, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Food
97 years of Ale-8-One and counting
It’s the best of the Bluegrass in a green glass.
July 26, 2023
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Katie Molck
Pedestrian bridge with rainbow lights.
Live
Louisville’s most iconic landmarks
Consider these our Hollywood signs.
July 24, 2023
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Travis Meier
Historic brick house with wrought iron fence in front of a river.
Real Estate
This riverfront Mannerist-style home is being restored
The Gaffney House has one of the coolest roofs in Louisville.
July 20, 2023
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Katie Molck
Pink mansion on a sunny day.
Real Estate
A real Barbie house in Derby City
It’s okay to wear your rose-colored glasses for this one.
July 18, 2023
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Katie Molck
A larger-than-life Hunter S. Thompson puppet on stilts.
Events
10 years of GonzoFest
It’s the 10th and final year for this annual event dedicated to Hunter S. Thompson.
July 10, 2023
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Katie Molck
What tower with columns and a balcony with surrounded by white statues.
Culture
These 10 statues are part of the world’s oldest ornamental water tower
The newly restored statues are ready to stand tall once again on the Louisville Water Tower.
July 10, 2023
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Katie Molck
exterior shot of Mellwood Tavern, a three-story, red-brick building
Sponsored
Get a drink at the oldest bar in Louisville
Mellwood Tavern has been serving customers since 1885.
Sponsored by
Cement drive next to a green lawn with scatter McDonald's playground equipment.
Culture
See a supersized McDonald’s-themed house in Louisville
One Lousivillian’s dedicated fandom to the golden arches lives on his front lawn.
June 20, 2023
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Katie Molck
A building with glass windows and various colored bricks.
Play
Museums in Louisville
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or sports fan, these 12 museums in Louisville, KY have it all.
June 8, 2023
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Katie Molck
A building with glass windows and various colored bricks.
Events
Commemorating Juneteenth in Louisville
Learn about the history of this federal holiday through events and programs across the city.
June 8, 2023
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Katie Molck
Merchandise display with books, boxing gloves, socks, mugs, and a deck of cards themed around Kentucky.
Culture
Happy birthday to Kentucky
We’re gonna to sip bourbon like it’s your birthday.
May 31, 2023
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Katie Molck
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