NKY Restoration Weekend drew preservation enthusiasts and those working on (or aspiring to work on) old, historic homes in and outside the area. With professional courses offered on Friday at Baker-Hunt and then free public courses on Saturday at the Gateway Urban Center in Covington, a wide range of topics were discussed over the two-day […]
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Workshops Announced for Free Preservation & Restoration Event this Weekend
The lineup of workshops is announced for the NKY Restoration Weekend scheduled for Saturday, March 22, 2014 from 9am to 4 pm at the Gateway Urban Campus located at 525 Scott Street in Covington, KY. In addition to the workshops visitors will interact with craftsmen providing demonstrations in plaster repair, timber framing, and window restoration taking place […]
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Workshops Announced for Free Preservation & Restoration Event this Weekend
The lineup of workshops is announced for the NKY Restoration Weekend scheduled for Saturday, March 22, 2014 from 9am to 4 pm at the Gateway Urban Campus located at 525 Scott Street in Covington, KY. In addition to the workshops visitors will interact with craftsmen providing demonstrations in plaster repair, timber framing, and window restoration taking place […]
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Nominations Accepted for State Preservation Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the 36th Annual Ida Lee Willis Memorial Foundation Historic Preservation Awards, which recognize excellence in the preservation of Kentucky’s historic buildings and cultural resources, including archaeological sites. Contributions can be through investment, advocacy, volunteerism, building partnerships, public involvement, lifelong commitment or significant achievement. The awards are presented each May, […]
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Nominations Accepted for State Preservation Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the 36th Annual Ida Lee Willis Memorial Foundation Historic Preservation Awards, which recognize excellence in the preservation of Kentucky’s historic buildings and cultural resources, including archaeological sites. Contributions can be through investment, advocacy, volunteerism, building partnerships, public involvement, lifelong commitment or significant achievement. The awards are presented each May, […]
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City to Purchase Old Marianne Theater
The long vacant Marianne Theater will likely soon be under the ownership of the City of Bellevue. The city council unanimously approved allowing Mayor Ed Riehl to move forward with plans to purchase the art deco movie theater from owner Jack Eck. Built and opened in 1942, the Marianne operated as a one-screen movie house on […]
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City to Purchase Old Marianne Theater
The long vacant Marianne Theater will likely soon be under the ownership of the City of Bellevue. The city council unanimously approved allowing Mayor Ed Riehl to move forward with plans to purchase the art deco movie theater from owner Jack Eck. Built and opened in 1942, the Marianne operated as a one-screen movie house on […]
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State to Announce Historic Preservation Strategy at Covington Event
NKY Restoration Weekend returns to Covington on March 21 & 22 and the Kentucky Heritage Council will be on hand to launch the public phase of its strategic planning process as well as tools the public can use over the next few months to offer input. The free NKY Restoration Weekend provides valuable information for all […]
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State to Announce Historic Preservation Strategy at Covington Event
NKY Restoration Weekend returns to Covington on March 21 & 22 and the Kentucky Heritage Council will be on hand to launch the public phase of its strategic planning process as well as tools the public can use over the next few months to offer input. The free NKY Restoration Weekend provides valuable information for all […]
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Ludlow Kicks Off Celebration of Sesquicentennial
On February 20, 1864, Ludlow became a city. On February 20, 2014, the City kicked off the celebration of its 150th anniversary, the sesquicentennial. The milestone will be marked by a series of events throughout the year honoring Ludlow’s heritage and lasting legacy. On Thursday, more than a hundred people gathered at the Ludlow Theatre […]