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Ch-ch-ch-cherry pop

See photos of a 140-year-old house flip in 49 days

Red house with black trim.
Dana McMahan, a Louisville designer, real estate and hospitality entrepreneur, and freelance writer, bought “Cherry Pop” before her husband even saw it. | Photo by LOUtoday
When Dana McMahan put her Victorian mansion up for sale in Old Louisville earlier this year, she didn’t expect to sell it in 34 hours. She also didn’t expect to gut and remodel a shotgun house in Portland immediately after, either — but she and her husband (plus their two dogs) needed a place to live.

Luckily, Dana has experience rehabbing homes. Her dad was a home builder, and you might remember her 19th-century mansion rehab in the Beechmont neighborhood — which sold last November for $435,000.

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All of the drop ceilings were removed and the original 12-ft ceilings were restored.

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Photo by Dana McMahan

After she bought the bright red house on Bank Street in April — which she now calls “Cherry Pop” — she took it down to the studs and redesigned the whole thing in 49 days.

“Obviously nothing in a 4,000-sqft Victorian [house] is going to work in a 1,000-sqft shotgun [house], so we started from scratch,” Dana said. By the end of the renovation, the house had flipped from a dated, multi-colored two-bedroom home to an open, modern masterpiece with a few European touches.

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After pulling up the stick-on flooring in the foyer, Dana was surprised to find plywood and had to pivot quickly to laying tile.

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Photo by Dana McMahan

Aside from removing the drop ceiling throughout the home, restoring original hardwood flooring, and redoing the plumbing, here are a few other notable renovations Dana made to the house:
  • Created a foyer — which she also plans to use as a dining room for dinner parties
  • Removed painted wood panels throughout to reveal exposed brick + a fireplace
  • Replaced the bathroom door with a custom sliding door from India
  • Designed a closet for the bedroom
  • Restored the original window frame off of the kitchen to make a see-through shelf
Side by side photo of a dated living room and the remodeled modern one.

The original pinewood floors are nearly 150 years old.

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Photo by Dana McMahan

“I truly never in my life thought I would own a shotgun [house], but now that I’m here, I realized [other homeowners] are on to something,” Dana said. “It’s such a good use of space.”

Dana and her husband are about 80% sure they’re going to put Cherry Pop on the market, but not any time in the foreseeable future.
 
Events
Friday, Aug. 4
  • Barbie Night | Friday, Aug. 4 | 6 p.m.-12 a.m. | ShopBar, 950 Barret Ave., Louisville | Free | Snap a photo in a life-size Barbie box + enjoy themed drinks and a costume contest.
  • Suburbs Fest | Friday, Aug. 4-Saturday, Aug. 5 | Times vary | Multiple venues, Louisville | Music nerds unite for three days of events and shows hosted by the podcast “Rockin’ the Suburbs.”
  • “Footloose Live!” | Friday, Aug. 4 | 8 p.m. | Christy’s Garden, 720 Brent St., Louisville | $19.87-$34.78 | Bring a blanket or chair to watch a production of the musical version of the 1980s film of the same name.
Saturday, Aug. 5
  • “Mouse Tales” | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | 21c Museum Hotel, 700 W. Main St., Louisville | $0-$5 | Watch a show about two mice cousins performed by Squallis Puppeteers, followed by a finger puppet workshop.
  • St. Matthews Potato Festival | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 12-6 p.m. | St. Matthews Community Park, 310 Ten Pin Ln., Louisville | Free | This spud-tastic day includes a hot potato tournament, train rides, spud putt, and live music from JD Shelburne.
  • Dog Day of Summer | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 12-8 p.m. | Monnik Louisville, 1036 E. Burnett Ave., Louisville | Free | A superlative dog show and a beer release featuring 20 local dogs on the label are part of this canine block party.
  • An Orchestral Rendition of Dr Dre 2001 | Saturday, Aug. 5 | 9:30 p.m. | Old Forester’s Paristown Hall, 724 Brent St., Louisville | $27.50-$57.50 | Hear Dre’s second solo album, “2001" performed with a symphony.
Sunday, Aug. 6
  • 2023 CatVideoFest | Sunday, Aug. 6 | 1-2 p.m. | Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. 3rd St., Louisville | Watch a collection of the best online feline videos — plus proceeds go toward helping cats in need.
  • “Lady M” | Sunday, Aug. 6 | 8 p.m. | Central Park, 1340 S. 4th St., Louisville | Free | See this original ballet inspired by Shakespeare’s “Macbeth.”
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News Notes
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  • The Norton Hospital system is the third best hospital in Kentucky. It tied for No. 3 alongside Baptist Health Lexington and St. Joseph Hospital-Lexington on U.S. & World Report News’ “Best Hospitals” list. Norton was rated as high performing in nine adult procedures and conditions, including heart attack and stroke.
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Biz
  • San Diego, CA fast-food chain Jack in the Box is scheduled to open its first two Kentucky locations in Derby City next month — but the fried chicken + tacos will keep coming. The new restaurants will be the first of up to eight potential locations to come to the Greater Louisville area. (Louisville Business First)
Arts
  • A $1,000 prize is on the line for David Dominé’s Victorian Ghost Walk poster design competition. The contest is seeking original designs to commemorate the spooky history tour’s 15th anniversary this October. Anyone 13+ with a connection to Old Louisville can enter before Thursday, Aug. 31.
Drink
  • Stop, and smell the rosé. A two-day Introductory Master Sommelier Class & Exam is coming to LOU on Sunday, Sept. 17 + Monday, Sept. 18. The intensive, fast-paced course will be taught by Kentucky’s only two Master Sommeliers at The Bristol Bar & Grille downtown and is $799 to attend.
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City Guide
 

Lettuce show you the ropes

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Zucchini + squash for sale at the Phoenix Hill Farmers’ Market in NuLu. | Photo by LOUtoday
National Farmers Market Week kicks off Saturday, Aug. 6 — and we didn’t want to leave you empty handed during this 24th annual celebration of local farmers and produce.

So here are 17 farmers markets in the Greater Louisville area to veg out at all next week and beyond.

Tuesdays

Phoenix Hill NuLu Farmers’ Market | Seasonal | 3-6 p.m. | 1007 E. Jefferson St.
  • Features: Fresh flowers, microgreens + coffee drinks
  • Parking: Parking lot
  • Space: Outdoors

Wednesdays

Middletown Farmers Market | Wednesdays, Seasonal | 3-6 p.m. | 11711 Main St., Middletown
  • Features: Local sauces, jams, and jellies + mushrooms and lettuces
  • Parking: Free lot
  • Space: Outdoors

Thursdays

Gray Street Farmers Market | Seasonal | 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | 500 block of East Gray Street
  • Features: Produce, bread, granola, jams, desserts + accepts SNAP benefits
  • Parking: Free lot
  • Space: Outdoors
 
 
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The Wrap
 
Katie Molck in a yellow sweater

Today’s edition by:
Katie

From the editor
Tomorrow, Aug. 5, is my partner, Jerry’s, birthday. Happy almost birthday, Jer! 🎂

We’ll be celebrating another trip around the sun at the Yacht Rock Cruise on the Belle of Louisville with Tony & The Tanlines.
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