Northern Kentucky is filled with its fair share of historical sites: churches, bridges and residences, some of which are still standing today. We took a blast to the past this week, visiting some of NKY’s most classic and prominent features. Click through to see how much has changed.
Category: Preservation
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Vacant fire station transformed into bustling bar next door to Covington Yard
A previously abandoned and dilapidated Covington fire station has been transformed into one of the city’s newest bar concepts. The Firehouse at Covington Yard, located at 419 Greenup Street, is an extension of the popular Covington Yard, which is on the same property tract. The bar acts as a spillover for Covington Yard, which can […]
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Covington Academy of Heritage Trades honored for second time in two weeks
The Covington Academy of Heritage Trades was honored by the Kentucky Heritage Council for its contribution to historic trades craft, following a similar recognition from the Cincinnati Preservation Association.
Posted inCulture
Newport Commission approves Buena Vista neighborhood as local historic district
The Newport Commission voted to approve the Buena Vista neighborhood as a local historic district, ensuring the preservation of the neighborhood’s historic architecture and preventing unnecessary demolitions.
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Ludlow Heritage Museum fundraiser to prepare for railroad storehouse renovation
The Ludlow Heritage Museum is hosting a fundraiser to prepare for a $2.5 million renovation of their historic storehouse, which will be used to share the history of the city of Ludlow and its railroad.
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Covington to approve several small business incentives
The Covington Board of Commissioners and Department of Economic Development discussed various small business incentives, including rent subsidies, facade grants, historic signage assistance, and job development incentives, which will likely pass at the next meeting.
Posted inCulture
Newport to explore implementation of façade grant program for Buena Vista
Newport City Commission voted to explore creating a façade grant program to help residents of the local Buena Vista Historic District make improvements and repairs to their homes.
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Newport commission discusses local Buena Vista historic district
Newport held a first reading on adopting the Buena Vista Local Historic District, with support from Mayor Tom Guidugli Jr., commissioners Beth Fennell, Julie Smith-Morrow, and Ken Rechtin, and opposition from commissioner Mike Radwanski.
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University of Cincinnati ROTC members replace flags atop Roebling Bridge
The University of Cincinnati ROTC program participated in the annual flag replacing ceremony and swearing in ceremony atop the Roebling Bridge on Saturday, with the American, Kentucky and Ohio state flags being replaced and new officers sworn in.
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Vietnam veterans memorial unveiled at Tower Park
Campbell County’s first memorial dedicated to those who died in service to our country during the Vietnam War was unveiled at Tower Park in Fort Thomas, honoring 36 people who gave their lives in service to our country.