Victorian Architecture

Lost Louisville: This ornate corner of Third and Ormsby is now...

Three corners on the intersection of Third Street and Ormsby Avenue in Old Louisville look a lot like they did a century ago. On the...

Ouerbacker Renovations Slow To Start

WFPL checked in with renovations planned on the historic Ouerbacker House in the Russell neighborhood. After the mansion was nearly torn down, renovations have...

Free House: A Strip Club For Frankfort Avenue?

It's one proposal being floated after a judge ordered Frank Faris, owner of Genny's Diner, to give away a deteriorating Victorian house on Frankfort...

Frank Faris Must Give Away Frankfort Avenue House To Avoid Jail...

Just when I thought the system was going to demonstrate its lack of teeth once again, a Judge has ordered Frank Faris, owner of...

Demo Watch: West Market Mansion Leveled

It seems like every time I venture into the Russell neighborhood, another beautiful historic building is being demolished. My last trip was no exception....

No Need To Disassemble The Ouerbacker House

Russell's Ouerbacker House has had quite an eventful past couple of years. But disassembling the historic 1860's era mansion and shipping it out of...

Strange Columns: Of Street Lamps And Bird Baths

Louisville is no stranger to the weird side of life. That's certainly the case with two sets of columns spotted on Fourth Street and...

Bed & Breakfast Looks To Clean Up First Street

Austin's Inn Place, a bed & breakfast located on First Street near Breckinridge Street, hopes to see the area flourish again. Located in SoBro...

Now’s Not A Good Time To Sell A Pink Palace

One of Louisville's most famous 19th century mansions can't find a buyer. The Pink Palace on St. James Court in Old Louisville has recently...