Congrats to 2009 Recepients

On Sunday, January 18th, 2009, the League bestowed our Preservation, New Landmark, and Founders' Awards.

Read more by clicking on the weblinks below (Note: You will need Adobe Acrobat PDF reader)


New Landmark

Preservation

Founders' Award

Above: Audience at the Annual Meeting, Jan. 18th 2009 at Scottish Rite Temple

2009 Endangered Properties of Metro Louisville


Preservation Louisville is now coordination this Endangered Properties list. To view the 2009 list, click on this link.
 
Above photo: Glassworks,         W. Market & 9th Streets, where the Fenwick Lecture will be held on Sunday, Nov. 15th, 2 pm.

Above Photo: New athletic facility by Presentation Academy at Breckinridge and Fourth Streets where Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, January 17th, 2 pm 

History Events & Talks: Want to find out the upcoming local presentations on history?
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More Photos:
Check out our photo webpage for more images from LHL events. 2009 Event Photos Click here  and 2008 Event Photos


Find out the latest additions to our resources webpage. Look  'NEW!' next to recent weblinks for you to check out! Click here!


Louisville Clock Update: The League has assisted in restoring the famous Louisville Clock. For the latest details, click here.   

Take a walking tour of historic Cave Hill Cemetery.  Click here for more info


    














   

Upcoming League Events

November 15th, 2 pm: Fenwick Lecture Noted preservationist Donald Rypkema will give the presentation at Glassworks, Ninth and West Market. Click here to find out more.

Click here to learn more about Jason Fenwick Lecture Series

Sunday, Nov 22, 2 pm Clifton Center: Historian Tom Owen presentation on neighborhood history.  FREE

Thursday, December 3, 5:30 to 7:30 pm:  Annual Holiday Party at Peterson Dumesnil House, 301 S. Peterson Avenue.

Sunday, January 17th, Annual Meeting, Presentation Academy new Athletic Facility, Fourth and Breckinridge Streets.

Read more about our upcoming events as well as more info on the League in our monthly newsletter by
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Why become a member? Then click on this link and check out the great events LHL presented in 2008.

To contact the League, email us at LouHistHotmail.com or via mail at P O Box 6061, Louisville, Kentucky 40206. The League has no phone number.



Above:  Buy a League Pin!  
This pin is available for purchase at League events for $5.


Read about the League's Bus Tour Louisville's Historic Industrial Past! On Saturday, March 29th, the League along with the American Printing House for the Blind and Louisville Landmarks Commission sponsored a bus tour thru Louisville's industrial and manufacturing heartland.  read more about this informative journey thru our community's rich heritage by clicking on this link. 

  



Above: Tom Owen speaks about Louisville transportation history at
Union Station before about 200 LHL members in August 2006
Contact us at LouHist@Hotmail.com or via mail at P O Box 6061, Louisville, Kentucky 40206.
Contact us at LouHist@Hotmail.com or via mail at P O Box 6061, Louisville, kentucky 40206. The League has no phone.
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Senior Individual & Student     $15

Individual      $20

Senior Couple          $20

Family          $25

Patron          $40

Corporate      $300

Donate to the League

Send your Tax-deductible contribution to "LHL, P O Box 6061, Louisville, Ky.  40206"; make checks payable to "Louisville Historical League"

Above:  LHL members tour Louisville Underground, which is below the Louisville Zoo

We Thank the Following Sponsors of our Newsletter

Cave Hill Cemetery
www.CaveHillCemetery.com
Click here to find out about walking tours of historic Cave Hill Cemetery

Bosse Funeral Home
1355 Ellison Avenue
(502) 451 - 8440

Catholic Cemeteries of Louisville
(502) 451 - 7710
Click here for website

Louisville Landmarks & Legends DVD $10
Click here for more info

Wadia Newman Designs
Historical Louisville Artwork
www.WadiaNewmanDesigns.com

Peterson Dumesnil House
www.PetersonDumesnil.org