What is now Liberty Street in Newport was once known as German Street. The name was changed around 1918 in the midst of growing anti-German sentiments during World War I. A new street sign now commemorates the change. The German-American Citizens League of Greater Cincinnati worked with the City of Newport to have the new […]
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The Back of This Covington Building is Gonna Be Pretty Cool Looking
While the front of this sprawling commercial building on Scott Boulevard will be spruced up for new opportunities, the most drastic change is coming to the rear. Known historically as the Bullock-Collins Block, the building at 409-415 Scott Blvd. was built around 1872 to 1873, according to Covington Historic Preservation Officer Beth Johnson, and is […]
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The Back of This Covington Building is Gonna Be Pretty Cool Looking
While the front of this sprawling commercial building on Scott Boulevard will be spruced up for new opportunities, the most drastic change is coming to the rear. Known historically as the Bullock-Collins Block, the building at 409-415 Scott Blvd. was built around 1872 to 1873, according to Covington Historic Preservation Officer Beth Johnson, and is […]
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The Back of This Covington Building is Gonna Be Pretty Cool Looking
While the front of this sprawling commercial building on Scott Boulevard will be spruced up for new opportunities, the most drastic change is coming to the rear. Known historically as the Bullock-Collins Block, the building at 409-415 Scott Blvd. was built around 1872 to 1873, according to Covington Historic Preservation Officer Beth Johnson, and is […]
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Your First Look Inside the Stewart Iron Works Building as It Becomes the Life Learning Center
Many of the iconic iron fences that surround so many nineteenth century homes in Covington and Northern Kentucky were created in this large warehouse next to the railroad tracks, a proud relic of the city’s industrial past. Then, Stewart Iron Works moved to a suburban location and eventually the building sat mostly and then entirely […]
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Your First Look Inside the Stewart Iron Works Building as It Becomes the Life Learning Center
Many of the iconic iron fences that surround so many nineteenth century homes in Covington and Northern Kentucky were created in this large warehouse next to the railroad tracks, a proud relic of the city’s industrial past. Then, Stewart Iron Works moved to a suburban location and eventually the building sat mostly and then entirely […]
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Historic Children’s Home Documents to Be Loaned to Library
For decades, a collection of books and other historical records dating back to the late nineteenth century and earlytwentieth century have been residing in a bookcase within the administration building at Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky. Now, those books – which capture official meeting minutes and client ledgers from CHNK’s early years – will be placed into […]
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Historic Children’s Home Documents to Be Loaned to Library
For decades, a collection of books and other historical records dating back to the late nineteenth century and earlytwentieth century have been residing in a bookcase within the administration building at Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky. Now, those books – which capture official meeting minutes and client ledgers from CHNK’s early years – will be placed into […]
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Historic Children’s Home Documents to Be Loaned to Library
For decades, a collection of books and other historical records dating back to the late nineteenth century and earlytwentieth century have been residing in a bookcase within the administration building at Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky. Now, those books – which capture official meeting minutes and client ledgers from CHNK’s early years – will be placed into […]
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Westside’s Redevelopment Continues with More Projects by Center for Great Neighborhoods
Ten years ago, Covington’s Westside neighborhood was arguably one of the city’s worst. Riddled with issues ranging from prostitution and drug activity to thefts and violence, the neighborhood struggled to retain and attract homebuyers and many properties sat in disrepair. In an effort to reverse the tide, recreate the neighborhood’s identity, and rebuild the community, […]