Newport’s Buena Vista Neighborhood was approved for a local historic district designation by the Newport Historic Preservation Commission after a nearly three-hour long and, at times, heated discussion. The item now has to pass the planning and zoning and city commissions.
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Lincoln-Grant School legacy showcased at Holmes Middle School
A display of historical memorabilia related to the Lincoln-Grant School is open for public viewing at Holmes Middle School in Covington, Kentucky, honoring the heritage of the schools and bringing awareness to their history.
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Covington sues to preserve Duveneck’s historic home
The city of Covington has petitioned the court to act as a conservator for the Duveneck House, which the city said is in a “deplorable state of repair.”
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Newport seeks public input on Buena Vista Historic District creation
The city of Newport is seeking public input on the creation of the Buena Vista Local Historic Overlay District and the updated Newport Historic District Design Review Guidelines, with a public hearing tentatively scheduled for February 28th.
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Rescuing a dying art: Enzweiler Institute offers heritage trade courses
Prospective students interested in heritage trade crafts came out to the Latonia branch of the Enzweiler Building Institute last month to learn about the school’s upcoming historic preservation courses. “There’s always a career in it,” said Peter Grady, a business owner and historic preservation specialist who teaches the historic building systems course. “It’s a burgeoning […]
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Inside LINK: A Primer for Understanding Baby Boomers
Rick Robinson is a local author who has written a book based on life in Northern Kentucky in 1968 and what we can learn now. Every month this year, LINK has regularly published excerpts from the book in the LINK Reader, as well as online. The book is described as “a small-town deep-dive into one […]
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Learn about heritage trades with the Enzweiler Building Institute
Enzweiler Building Institute’s Covington branch on Winston Avenue will host a free informational session about its heritage trades program this Thursday, Dec. 21, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Heritage trades refer to trade crafts necessary for restoring and preserving historic buildings, a practice that plays a prominent role in Covington’s culture. “The upcoming class […]
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Florence purchases property rooted in Black history
The City of Florence is purchasing a property that once housed the city’s first Black church congregation with the intent of restoration. The purchase of 21 Girard St. from 31 Girard Place LLC for $150,000 was approved with a 6-0 vote by the Florence City Council during Tuesday’s regular session. “We’ve discussed this property a […]
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Historical societies preserve past, court future generations
Scenic Verona Lake Park was once one of the most popular venues for country music and family entertainment in Kentucky throughout the 1950s. Situated nearly 5 miles outside of Verona — a rural town in southern Boone County — the 80-acre ranch hosted some of country music’s most prominent artists, including Jimmie Skinner, the Stanley […]
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NKU students are uncovering the past at Newport Barracks
Northern Kentucky University students are working to better understand the history buried at the Newport Barracks. The Newport Barracks site was a part of the United States Army operations for over a century. Thousands of soldiers called the barracks home during its use, and today, it remains a historical landmark in the city. Director of […]
