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Louisville’s Signs of the Times

Louisville’s commercial signs reveal a lot about its history! In this article, we’ll take a look at some of Louisville’s downtown signs over time. A number of signs were in use for decades, while others came and went quickly (along with the businesses that the signs...

Being French in Louisville

Imagine a small Western town containing a neighborhood in which nearly every house was owned by natives of France, with French often being spoken in the homes and between neighbors over back fences. In fact, many of the neighbors were actually related to one another...

Tiny Houses with a History

Today, the “tiny house” movement is leading many people to choose to downsize the space in which they live. Reasons include financial concerns and a desire for increased sustainability. For many, the desire to live more simply is a reaction to more ostentatious...