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Louisville, Kentucky Tudor
I thought this was a super interesting tudor! Built in 1932 in the Brownsboro Zorn neighborhood of Louisville. It’s made of stone and has stained glass windows by late Louisville artist Ron King. I snagged a picture from the latest real estate listing because I loved the ceiling and thought you should see it! That…
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Owensboro, Kentucky Historic House
I discovered this beautiful old house in Owensboro, Kentucky and I thought it fitting for Memorial Day. What I didn’t expect to find about this one is that it has come so far. Built in 1895, it appears to have fallen into major disrepair and by 2012 it was boarded up and seemingly forgotten about.…
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Butchertown Shotgun House
Here’s a little shotgun house in the shade. It’s located in the Butchertown neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky. Built sometime between 1875 and 1899. Washington Street is lined up and down with shotgun houses like this one. I think they’re so cool! Why is it called a shotgun house? Well, they are characteristically long and narrow,…
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The Jessee House – Bowling Green
I shared this one last year sometime, but I’ve got some old pictures of it to share with you today. Check out the older pictures of this home. Not sure of the year they were taken. The 1877 map of Bowling Green shows a residence on this lot, but it’s not the same one that…
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Charles L. Robinson House – KY
I don’t think there’s anywhere quite like Old Louisville. The homes there are unmatched! This one lies on Millionaire’s Row and was built in 1893 for Charles L. Robinson. Queen Anne and Chateauesque influences. It’s now an apartment complex, but man what a huge private home this used to be!
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Brownsboro Zorn Tudor Home
How about a pretty little Tudor for your Tuesday? The Brownsboro Zorn neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky is brimming with some of the most beautiful Tudor-style homes.
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Crescent Hill Queen Anne
A practically perfect Queen Anne in the Crescent Hill neighborhood of Louisville. This home sits on the location of the old fairgrounds. Crescent Avenue is a beautiful Louisville street with several different styles of homes and it contributes to the Crescent Hill Historic District.
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“Wincoma” in Midway, Kentucky
Ok I’ve shared this frilly little lady before, but here I am again because, well, look at her! I mean, what. She’s located in the tiny railroad town of Midway, Kentucky which is worth the drive if you’re ever closeby. So many beautiful old homes there. This house is known as “Wincoma”. It even has…
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Taylor-Compton House, Kentucky
This Frankfort, Kentucky home is believed to be one of the oldest in the city. It dates back to 1832 and is known at the Taylor-Compton House. It’s located right across the street from the Old State Capitol Building. It was also owned by the Lutkemeiers who were German imigrants and druggists in the 1860s.…
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Castle of a House in Louisville
It’s got a pretty commanding presence wouldn’t you say? This old house started as a residence in the 1800s and eventually found its purpose as a funeral home. These days it’s known as Bishop Manor which is an apartment complex. It contributes to the Old Louisville Historic District.
