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ResourcesProvided below are various weblinks to history and preservation information and organizations.
(Of note: LHL provides these links as a public service and is not responsibie for the content on these websites.)
You will need an Adobe PDF Reader for several of these links. To obtain this free Adobe reader, click on this link.
Local History & Preservation
Important dates in Louisville history
This weblink contains significant calendar dates in Louisville's history. It is arranged here chronologically, but the League can provide you an Excel spreadsheet format so that you can sort in several methods. If you would like to receive this Excel spreadsheet, email the League at LouHist@Hotmail.com.
Early Family History of Louisville
This website is a excellent overview of the first families of Louisville, like the Bullitt's, Prather's, etc.
Geneology Family Tree's
click on the following famous Louisville families to view their geneology
Speed
Bullitt
Prather
Belknap
Belknap - Moorman Family History
Steve Wiser has written a fascinating history of the Belknap - Moorman families.
How to Save a Local Landmark
Easy to follow list of actions to implement in saving a historic building
Louisville's Top 10 Important Events in the 1900's
In 1999, the League sponsored a contest to identify the events that shaped and impacted Louisville in the 1900's.
18 Reasons to Preserve Landmark Buildings
List of key reasons why historic properties should be saved
1906: The Way Things Were 100 Years Ago
This fascinating data list looks at life a century ago. How will things change in another hundred years, in 2106?
Lost Louisville
This website chronicles the destruction and loss of cherished Louisville landmarks. Scroll down to the bottom of the webpage and click on the links to view photos. This page is also known as "Louisville since the bombings."
Retail Store History in Louisville
This is a fascinating website that details all of the famous Louisville shopping locations. A nice trip back in time! Those were the days!
Thomas Jefferson in Jefferson County
An interesting exploration of sites in Jefferson County that are connected to Thomas Jefferson
Louisville Development History
Brief overview of how this region has evolved and grown over its history
Gideon Shryock and Morrision Hall
Architect Gideon Shryock designed several landmark buildings in Louisville and Kentucky. Read this 1831 contract for his work on Transylvania University's Morrison Hall.
Filson Historical Society
The Filson Historical Society is the Louisville region's primary history repository and data center.
University of Louisville Photo Archives
Containing thousands of historic photos. Note: There is a fee to obtain photos.
Kentucky Center for African American History
Located in Louisville, this is the region's and state's African American history data and history repository.
Old Louisville Information
One of the best website's on Louisville. Check out all the links!
Historic Homes of Louisville
Whitehall, Thomas Edison House, and Farmington historic homes
Louisville Landmarks Commission
City of Louisville's division for preservation
Louisville Heritage Tourism Center
Central internet source for local history and preservation
Peterson Dumesnil House
Crescent Hill neighborhood landmark and the League's home base
Cave Hill Cemetery
Landmark Lousiville cemetery with beautiful landscape, famous individuals, and decorative monuments
Locust Grove Historic House
Last home of Louisville founder, George Rogers Clark
Brennan House Museum
One of Louisville's best historical homes. A time capsule of history!
Conrad Caldwell House
A beautiful magnificent historic home in Old Louisville
Belle of Louisville
The last remaining original steamboat in America, owned by the City of Louisville
Portland Museum
Louisville's Portland neighborhood center for history
U. S Marine Hospital
Currently undergoing renovation, this landmark is the last remaining Marine Hospital in existence.
Louisville Art Deco
Wonderful website that celebrates art deco style buildings in the Louisville metro area
Waverly Hills Sanatorium
Legendary hospital that some say is haunted. It is currently being resotred by its owners.
Louisville Clock
Cherished Louisville sculpture by acclaimed sculptor Barney Bright that the League is working on restoring.
Kentucky History & Preservation
Kentucky Historical Society
The state's primary history repository and data center.
Kentucky Heritage Council
The state's preservation and history organization.
Preservation Kentucky
Non-profit preservation organization within Kentucky.
Kentucky Trust for Historic Preservation
Non-profit state group that seeks to save historic landmarks and homes
Indiana History & Preservation
Indiana Landmarks Foundation
Non-profit preservation organization within Indiana.
Jeffersonville Main Street Association
Non-profit group that facilitates preservation and revitalization within Jeffersonville, In.
Howard Steamboat Museum
Riverboat history in a spectacular historic home
Falls of the Ohio Interpretative Center
Information resource for the historic Falls on the Ohio River
Southern Indiana Aviation
Wonderful book on Jeffersonville, Clarksville, and New Albany aviation history.
Carnegie Center for Art and History
Beautiful New Albany historical museum
Miscellaneous Resources
Louisville Links Every civic-oriented link on Louisville is contained on this website
Louisville Convention and Visitor's Bureau
Louisville Chamber of Commerce
Kentucky Derby Museum
Muhammad Ali Center
Louisville Metro Government
Frazier Historical Arms Museum
Louisville Slugger Bat Factory and Museum
Louisville Coalition of Neighborhoods
Networking information on Louisville's wonderful neighborhoods
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