Plus, election day in LOU.
 
11.08.2023 6AM-Top banner logo-small.png

SUBSCRIBE
VisitGreenvilleSC

Today’s Forecast

50º | Sunny | 2% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:38 a.m. |
Sunset 5:23 p.m.
 

Imagine if this were still around

This building should’ve been Louisville’s most famous landmark
A five-story, Renaissance Revival stone building in Louisville, Kentucky.
Anytime a building was worthy of inclusion on a postcard, as Louisville’s U.S. Post Office and Customs House was here, it qualifies as a landmark. | Image via Wikimedia Commons
Louisville has a ton of iconic landmarks, and if this impressive Renaissance Revival building were still around today, it would be at the top of the list.

The former U.S. Post Office and Customs House was built at the intersection of 4th and Chestnut streets in 1892. The stone structure stood five-stories tall with an ornamental steeple on its southwest corner, which could be seen from miles around. Imagine seeing that from Fourth Street Live! instead of the apartments there today.

At the time, the federal building was considered such a magnificent piece of Derby City architecture that it even appeared on postcards.

It housed government offices and served as a post office for ~40 years. Inside, its towering atrium was used for public events, like galas and concerts.

Louisville's old U.S. Post Office and Customs House, as it was scene in 1906.

This corner in downtown Louisville was once occupied by the U.S. Post Office and Customs House, Lincoln park, and a department store.

|

Photo courtesy Archives & Special Collections, University of Louisville (ULPA CS_006950)

In 1933, with the need for more space, the offices all moved three blocks away to the newly built Gene Snyder Federal Building on Broadway. In the midst of the Great Depression, the old building sat vacant for a decade and became known as Louisville’s most grand pigeon roost, which isn’t exactly postcard-worthy. It was demolished in 1943.

Fun fact: Demolition of the building created materials used in the American World War II effort. Here’s a breakdown:
  • 9 million tons of iron + steel
  • 80,000 lbs of copper
  • 20,000 lbs of brass, bronze, and lead
Following demolition, the land briefly became an urban green space, called Lincoln Park, until 1950. Then it was occupied by department stores through the 1970s and converted into offices through the 2010s.

Today, it’s home to the Edge on 4th Luxury Apartments, which were built in 2018, and the corner, once home to that ornamental steeple, is now a parking garage.
More of this lost landmark
 
Events
Wednesday, Nov. 8
  • Toddler Takeover | Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. 3rd St., Louisville | Free | Explore the museum at the pace of your young children, including child-friendly stations, storytime, art making, games, and puppets.
  • Lake Street Dive: Gather Round Sounds Tour | Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 7 p.m. | Louisville Palace, 625 S. 4th St., Louisville | $39.50-$89.50 | See this multi-genre quintet perform their latest single, “Neighbor Song,” which dropped last month.
Thursday, Nov. 9
  • The Dance of Cuba | Thursday, Nov. 9 | 6:30 p.m. | Southwest Regional Library, 9725 Dixie Hwy., Louisville | Free | Learn about the cultural significance of salsa, rumba, mambo, and more + practice some steps, too.
  • University of Louisville Football vs. Virginia | Thursday, Nov. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium, 2800 S. Floyd St., Louisville | $30-$150 | See the Cards football team take on Virginia, as they pursue their first-ever appearance in the ACC title game.
Friday, Nov. 10
  • Lights Under Louisville | Friday, Nov. 10-Monday, Jan. 1 | 6-10 p.m. | Louisville Mega Cavern, 1841 Taylor Ave., Louisville | $42.99-$89.99 | Get in the holiday spirit during opening night of this annual tradition, which decorates the Louisville Mega Cavern with lights.
  • “She Kills Monsters” | Friday, Nov. 10 | 7-10 p.m. | The Belknap Playhouse, 1911 S. 3rd St., Louisville | $10-$20 | See the University of Louisville Department of Theatre Arts’ production of this 2011 drama-comedy about a young woman who yearns to learn about her family.
Saturday, Nov. 11
  • Beginner Sourdough Workshop | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 9:45 a.m.-2 p.m. | Work the Metal, 1201 Story Ave., Louisville | $84 | Learn how to make, score, and bake bread, while munching on sourdough chocolate chip cookies.
  • The Night Owl | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park, 3000 Freys Hill Rd., Louisville | $12-$15 | Bring a headlamp or flashlight and see how many flags you can collect in the dark during this scavenger hunt.
Sunday, Nov. 12
Events calendar here
Click here to have your event featured.
 
Seasonal

Let the holiday sales begin
A snow-topped cottage with a star and dripping string lights hanging.
Top your house with a star and string lights decoration. | Photo via Amazon
Ready to dive into holiday decorating? Grab great finds while they’re still on sale:
Browse more holiday decor
News Notes
Civic
  • Did you vote? Election day was yesterday, Nov. 7, and the votes are in. From Kentucky’s governor to city council members, see the full results of the 2023 elections in Jefferson County.
Coming Soon
  • The Eagle Food & Beer Hall is opening a second location in the Oxmoor Center. The fried chicken joint’s first location is on Bardstown Road, and the new spot will dish out the same fried chicken and sides, like succotash, beginning Friday, Nov. 17. (Louisville Business First)
Arts
  • The Portland neighborhood is home to Louisville’s newest art museum. Outsider Art Museum & Gallery (2510 Portland Ave.) opens today with an inaugural show, featuring work from the late Derby City artist Mark Anthony Mulligan. The free exhibit will run tonight from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (WDRB)
Eat
  • A longstanding West Buechel bakery has moved. Heitzman Bakery re-opened yesterday in the Eastland Shopping Center, at 4754 Bardstown Rd., about eight minutes up the road from its old location. The bakery serves donuts and other baked goods Monday-Saturday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Travel
  • Tired of taking your shoes off at the airport? We don’t like smelly feet either. Now through Nov. 17, you can sign up to get TSA Pre-Check at the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. It’s $78 to join the five-year program, but $70 if you’re renewing online.
Seasonal
  • 16,000 tons. That’s how much salt Louisville’s snow team used to treat roads for snow and ice last year. Officials say that there are more than 38,000 tons available ahead of this year’s winter. (WLKY)
Biz
  • Small Business Saturday is just around the corner — Nov. 25, to be exact. What local businesses will you be supporting + which local deals should we check out? Let us know and we may feature your recommendation in an upcoming newsletter.
Community

West End health center receives donation

Mackenzie Scott donates millions to the Park Duvalle Community Center
A view of the Waterfront and Louisville skyline in fall.
Louisville has benefitted significantly from Mackenzie Scott’s philanthropy in recent years. | Photo via Louisville Tourism
Mackenzie Scott’s generosity has landed in Louisville, again.

The philanthropist — formerly married to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos — donated $4.8 million to the Park Duvalle Community Health Center. The money will support dental and behavioral health services + address food insecurity in the area via a farmers market.

It’s not the first time Scott has looked benevolently upon Derby City — or even the second or third.

Just last year she gave Jefferson County Public Schools $20 million, its largest gift ever, to fund playgrounds, athletic fields, music rooms, and more at 11 West End schools.

She’s also recently donated:
The monetary gifts are part of a run of mega-donations from Scott, who has given $14 billion to causes across the country in the last three years.
The Buy

The Buy 11.08.23 (Affiliate + Six & Main)
One of these gifts. All under $25, all adorable.
Answered

Where was this photo taken in the LOU area? 🔎

An overhead shot of a silo.

This overhead shot shows the Brown-Foreman silo at Turkey Run Park in southeastern Jefferson County.

|

Photo courtesy u2photography

Earlier this week we asked our Instagram followers where this photo was taken, and many of them were correct — it’s an overhead shot of the Brown-Forman Silo at Turkey Run Park.
Share LOUtoday
 

Share the good news. Get rewarded.

Have someone who needs to stay in the know? Get amazing rewards for every new subscriber you bring by sharing your unique referral link (below).

{{profile.vars.rh_reflink_17}}
Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email

{{profile.vars.rh_totref_17}} friends are looped into all things local because of you.
Claim your rewards
 
 
The Wrap
 
Jeff-Milby-headshot-LOU

Today’s edition by:
Jeff
From the editor
Louisville really lost a good one in 2017, when local urbanist Branden Klayko died. He was ardent advocate for Louisville’s urban core, and his blog, “Broken Sidewalk,” remains one of the best resources of local knowledge on the internet.
Missed our previous newsletter?     ›
Send Us A Scoop, Question, or Feedback     ›
Become a Member     ›
Advertise     ›
Shop     ›
 
 

Content marked with an * is paid advertising. Content marked with an ^ is created by our content studio. The company may also generate commission from affiliate links in the newsletter.

Change your preferences or unsubscribe here.

Copyright © 2023 6AM City Inc, All rights reserved.

P.O. Box 2505, Greenville, SC 29602

ADVERTISE | CAREERS | ETHICS | PRIVACY | THE BUY