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Black-and-white photo of a Market Street in Louisville from 1940, showing vintage cars parked in front of a department store named "Bacon's." The storefront has large display windows with mannequins, and neighboring shops include one labeled “Logan.” The multi-story buildings have ornate architectural details above the ground floor.
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Department stores that used to exist in Louisville
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Michael Beausoleil
Three images rotate one of a wrought iron fence within red hedges, another of just red hedges, and the final one of a 19th century cemetery with five headstones.
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Cemetery hidden in St. Matthews parking lot in Louisville, KY
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Observe World Mental Health Day in Louisville, KY
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An iced coffee in a plastic to-go cup is held in front of a storefront with orange gridded windows + a white brick doorway with an anchor above it.
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Nashville coffee shop opening in Louisville, KY
It will be its first location outside of Tennessee.
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A bright purple, orange, blue + green mural depicts various landmarks in the Butchertown neighborhood.
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Neighborhood Guide: Butchertown
Explore restaurants, things to do + more.
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