Then and Now

[bill.guenthner]

Louisville's historic Seelbach Hotel under construction in 1905.

[bill.guenthner]

Just completed.

[bill.guenthner]

Today. The large sign blocking the view on the right is for Fourth Street Live.
From the website:
"Fourth Street Live! is Louisville's premier dining, entertainment and retail destination located on Fourth Street, between Liberty Street and Muhammad Ali Boulevard, in the heart of historic downtown Louisville, KY."

[Mugmar]

Once again nice comparison Bill. It looks as if Louisville is really trying to preserve it's history.

Mugmar

[selvin]

Very nice sequence.

How can one forget the "Louisville Lip"?

Aloha

[bill.guenthner]

selvin wrote:

Very nice sequence.

How can one forget the "Louisville Lip"?

Aloha

Thanks,
There's the "Louisville Lip" left side center in a severe crop from a shot of the skyline.

[bill.guenthner]

A closer crop

[calr]

Excellent series and supplemental shots. I am not familiar with the Louisville Lip but I assume it has something to do with the gentleman whose mug is plastered on the side of that building.

Cal

[bill.guenthner]

calr wrote:

Excellent series and supplemental shots. I am not familiar with the Louisville Lip but I assume it has something to do with the gentleman whose mug is plastered on the side of that building.

Cal

World heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali is from Louisville. His banter and relentless taunting of his opponents earned him the nickname "The Louisville Lip". Many buildings in Louisville have huge banners on them that portray the city's famous citizens. Here's another.