Kentucky, Louisville, Whiskey Row, 2021
Before the 1920s, the bourbon industry thrived on the section of Main Street called "Whiskey Row." Prohibition, and the decentralization of the industry from downtown, led to a prolonged period of declined for the area. In 2011, most of the block was scheduled for demolition. However, the City of Louisville, along with private groups, developed plans to restore the buildings. In 2015, the area was undergoing restoration. The facades of some buildings in the 100 block of Main Street were preserved. Plans were to construct housing, retail and restaurant space behind them. However, in July 2015 a major fire gutted about half the buildings on the block. The restoration continued. Whiskey Row is located in the Whiskey Row Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
This photograph was taken in 2021. Note that the space behind the white façade and the façade to the right of it had not been developed. To view my 2015 photograph of this section of the block go to: flic.kr/p/BCuCRr or go to my album "City- Louisville" to view other photographs of the street.
Kentucky, Louisville, Whiskey Row, 2021
Before the 1920s, the bourbon industry thrived on the section of Main Street called "Whiskey Row." Prohibition, and the decentralization of the industry from downtown, led to a prolonged period of declined for the area. In 2011, most of the block was scheduled for demolition. However, the City of Louisville, along with private groups, developed plans to restore the buildings. In 2015, the area was undergoing restoration. The facades of some buildings in the 100 block of Main Street were preserved. Plans were to construct housing, retail and restaurant space behind them. However, in July 2015 a major fire gutted about half the buildings on the block. The restoration continued. Whiskey Row is located in the Whiskey Row Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
This photograph was taken in 2021. Note that the space behind the white façade and the façade to the right of it had not been developed. To view my 2015 photograph of this section of the block go to: flic.kr/p/BCuCRr or go to my album "City- Louisville" to view other photographs of the street.