Newport has approved the enabling ordinance for all of the historic preservation activities within the city. Newport Planning and Building Director Brian Steffen said conversations began earlier in the year as the city started looking into creating Buena Vista as a local historic district. Steffen said working with Assistant Newport City Manager John Hayden and […]
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Newport updates its historic preservation ordinances
Newport held a first reading of an ordinance Thursday to help move forward historic preservation activities in the city. Newport Planning and Building Director Brian Steffen said there had been rumors and speculation surrounding the ordinance, with people thinking it had to do with adopting Buena Vista as a local historic district. While he said […]
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Covington hosting information sessions for Heritage Trades Academy
Covington is hosting two free information sessions next week, kicking off its Academy for Heritage Trades. The sessions will teach participants about the academy’s fall 2023 course and workshop schedule. Heritage trades include skills like carpentry, masonry, stained glass and window restoration. Session 1 takes place on Tuesday, Aug. 15, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. […]
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NKWhy: What makes something historic?
History is woven into the fabric of Northern Kentucky’s culture, with historic neighborhoods, homes and businesses dotted throughout the region. From landmarks like the Roebling Bridge to neighborhoods like the East Row in Newport and the Licking Riverside District in Covington, there’s plenty of history to be found in NKY. There is also lots of infrastructure […]
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How our local bridges earned their names
With Cincinnati just across the river, many Northern Kentuckians traverse one of the bridges that span the divide each day for work. In Campbell County, 37% of workers cross state lines for work. That number is 27% in Kenton and 18% in Boone, according to the Northern Kentucky Atlas. Even those without jobs across the […]
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Historic Covington Station hits market with $1.35 million price tag
One of Covington’s most historic properties recently hit the market for $1.35 million. Covington Station, situated at an intersection of Pike and Russell streets, was listed for sale by Comey & Shepard on June 15. The 6,853 square foot, two-story Classical Revival style train depot features a red tile roof, four ionic style terra-cotta columns […]
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NKU students help preserve alumni’s memories of historic Newport school
Written by WCPO’s Jasmine Styles The only school for Black children in Campbell County before integration now has something new to keep its legacy going. A group of Northern Kentucky University students decided to do a class project on the history of the Southgate Street School using stories from alumni. “It was an adventure when […]
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Newport provides update on Buena Vista neighborhood’s historic status
Discussion on naming the Buena Vista Neighborhood a historic district for preservation efforts has been ongoing in Newport since around 2016. Though city officials said they are on board with the idea, Newport Manager Tom Fromme most recently said they had encountered some technical issues they must address before anything can move forward. “We found […]
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Covington’s newest co-working space open after renovations completed on historic building
One of Covington’s historic buildings has been transformed into the city’s newest shared workspace: Ernst Coworking. Located at 405 Garrard St. in Covington’s Licking Riverside neighborhood, Ernst Coworking features 17 offices, each in different sizes. Some offices can accommodate up to two people, others up to six, and then a team office is also available. […]
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Who’s got the power? The role of boards and commissions in city government
This story originally appeared in our weekly LINK Reader. Subscribe to our print edition here. Chances are good that, at some point, you will interact with your city government. Need a variance to build a driveway? Make your case at a Board of Adjustment meeting. Worried about outdated playground equipment? Bring your concern to the Parks […]
