Oct 31 Community Halloween Is A Special Anniversary For Louisville’s Own Triceratops She's 10 feet tall, 27 feet long, and she first came to Louisville 50 years ago this Halloween. By Laura Ellis Oct 31 Community Halloween Is A Special Anniversary For Louisville’s Own Triceratops Laura Ellis
Sep 29 Arts and Culture The Surprising History Behind This Downtown Alleyway Sign A sign on the back of the Henry Clay building points to an interesting bit of Louisville architectural history that spans decades. By Ashlie Stevens Sep 29 Arts and Culture The Surprising History Behind This Downtown Alleyway Sign Ashlie Stevens
Sep 12 Arts and Culture Meet The Students Making Bow Ties From Historic Louisville Wood When the fire at Whiskey Row was finally squelched last summer, Ali Muhammad saw opportunity in the piles and piles of singed, historic wood that remained. By Ashlie Stevens Sep 12 Arts and Culture Meet The Students Making Bow Ties From Historic Louisville Wood Ashlie Stevens
Jul 30 Commentary Strange Fruit #182: The Life And Legacy Of Anne Braden This week would have been the 92nd birthday of Louisville civil rights legend Anne Braden. We'll discuss her labor activism and work with housing equality. By Laura Ellis Jul 30 Commentary Strange Fruit #182: The Life And Legacy Of Anne Braden Laura Ellis
Jul 14 State of Affairs 100 Years of Helping Kids: Louisville’s Cabbage Patch Settlement House To many people, the image of a settlement house is a black and white photo of an imposing building, in a poor neighborhood, at sometime in the early 20th century. Well, you would be right and wrong. Settlement houses got their start in the late 19th century and some are still going strong. Louisville's Cabbage Patch Settlement House is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year and it's anything but a dreary building in an old photo. The Patch, as it's known, is still providing opportunity, stability, and fun to the children and families of Louisville. Join us on Thursday when we learn more about the Patch. Listen to the Show Related Links: The Cabbage Patch Settlement House, Inc. Friends & Alumni of the Cabbage Patch Settlement Houses By Laura Ellis Jul 14 State of Affairs 100 Years of Helping Kids: Louisville’s Cabbage Patch Settlement House Laura Ellis
Jul 13 State of Affairs Louisville's French History The pronunciation of our city's name is a sure-fire way to tell a native from a noob. But there's a reason it isn't Lewis-ville: because the S isn't pronounced in King Louis XVI. The earliest Louisvillians came from everywhere, it seems - many of them from France. This Bastille Day we'll tip our chapeaus and raise a glass of Bordeaux to Louisville's French history. Photo by rreihm Listen to the Show Related Links: Encyclopedia of Louisville: French King Louis XVI of France By Laura Ellis Jul 13 State of Affairs Louisville's French History Laura Ellis
Jun 4 State of Affairs History of Louisville's Waterfront Have you lived in Louisville long enough to remember the huge mound of sand on the waterfront? Or maybe you think we've always had the park? Louisville's waterfront has seen many changes since 1778 when George Rogers Clark and party landed on Corn Island. Join us on Monday when we learn more about our waterfront's history and future; and join us with your questions. Photo by Donald Vish Listen to the Show Related Links: History of Louisville Louisville Waterfront Park By Laura Ellis Jun 4 State of Affairs History of Louisville's Waterfront Laura Ellis
Mar 2 Next Louisville A Historical Look at Louisville's Mayors SoA 3/2/10: Louisville's Past Mayors Listen to the Show By Laura Ellis Mar 2 Next Louisville A Historical Look at Louisville's Mayors Laura Ellis
Dec 16 State of Affairs Louisville's Rock 'n' Roll History State of Affairs 12/16/09: Louisville's Rock 'n' Roll History Listen to the Show By Laura Ellis Dec 16 State of Affairs Louisville's Rock 'n' Roll History Laura Ellis
Jul 9 State of Affairs Memories of Fontaine Ferry Ask any Louisville native in their 40s or older about Fontaine Ferry Park, and their eyes may light up as they recount summer days spent at the skating rink or on the carousel. The 64-acre West Louisville amusement park is now the subject of an exhibit at the Frazier International History Museum. But there are less idyllic parts of this Louisville story; African-Americans weren't admitted to Fontaine Ferry until 1964 - and then only after years of protesting and picketing by people both for and against integrating the park. A spree of vandalism and attacks against workers on opening day, 1969, closed the park that had been open since 1905. Listen to the Show By Laura Ellis Jul 9 State of Affairs Memories of Fontaine Ferry Laura Ellis
May 6 State of Affairs Remembering Louisville's Legends & Landmarks Here in Louisville, we're famous for giving directions based on buildings and landmarks that are no longer there. Tell the truth: when's the last time you told someone to meet you at the restaurant "by the old Sears building?" It shouldn’t be surprising that some things are hard to let go; Louisville's history is rich with architecture, industry, and unforgettable characters. We'll talk about that history this Wednesday, on a show about some of Louisville's lost legends and landmarks. Listen to the Show By Laura Ellis May 6 State of Affairs Remembering Louisville's Legends & Landmarks Laura Ellis
Apr 2 State of Affairs 35 Years Since the 1974 Tornadoes It's one of those where-were-you-when-it-happened moments. Throughout the afternoon and evening of April 3, a super outbreak of 148 tornadoes tore through 13 states and as far north as Ontario, Canada. The twister that touched down in Louisville destroyed part of the fairgrounds, injured 207 people, destroyed or damaged thousands of others. On the eve of the storm's 35th anniversary, we'll look back at that day with journalist Glen Bastin and meteorologist Tom Wills, who covered the tornado as it happened. Listen to the Show By Laura Ellis Apr 2 State of Affairs 35 Years Since the 1974 Tornadoes Laura Ellis
Nov 5 State of Affairs Life in the Old Neighborhood Prior to WWII, neighborhoods were almost small cities unto themselves. There was the ice man, the milk man and the coal truck. The corner store, and the corner tavern were both down the side walk, and movies cost a dime; but there was also segregation by color and limited opportunities for African-Americans and women. After WWII, with societal pressures and technological advances, neighborhoods began to change. Listen to the Show By Laura Ellis Nov 5 State of Affairs Life in the Old Neighborhood Laura Ellis