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Regifting a Relic from the Spanish-American War

May 22, 2015 thekaintuckeean Leave a comment

Cannon on the front lawn at UK. UK Libraries.  An oft-forgotten conflict in American history, the Spanish-American War was one…

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A Lunchtime Walk Through Lexington’s History

April 29, 2015 thekaintuckeean Leave a comment

One of the best ways to explore any city is by foot. In the springtime, I love to take advantage…

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225 Years of Ministry: Lexington’s First United Methodist Church

November 6, 2014 thekaintuckeean Leave a comment

Reflection of the First United Methodist Church. Author’s collection.  The First United Methodist Church on High Street was built in…

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A New Sign (A New Landmark?) in Downtown Lexington

October 27, 2014 thekaintuckeean Leave a comment

New Signage O’er The Square in Lexington, Ky. Author’s collection. A new landmark was installed within the past week days…

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Donation reunites two parcels of Hunt-Morgan history

October 7, 2014 thekaintuckeean Leave a comment

Thomas Hunt Morgan House – Lexington, Ky. Blue Grass Trust. At Second and Mill streets is the home built by…

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Robert Tharsing’s Room With A View

September 30, 2014 thekaintuckeean Leave a comment

Robert Tharsing’s “Room With A View” Exhibit. Author’s collection. Circumstances caused me to enjoy several trips down the long corridors…

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The Historic Home of the Lexington Diner

September 23, 2014 thekaintuckeean Leave a comment

Lexington Diner in the ca. 1806 Warfield Building. Author’s Collection. Earlier this year, the Lexington Diner opened in the historic…

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Historic Preservation, the University of Kentucky, and Legos

February 10, 2014 thekaintuckeean Leave a comment

Funkhouser Building of the University of Kentucky in Lego. Though not on the BGT’s Endangered List, many of the campus structures…

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Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address was Delivered Seven Score and Ten Years Ago

November 19, 2013 thekaintuckeean Leave a comment

Mural of Abraham Lincoln in downtown Lexington, Ky. One hundred fifty years ago today, Kentucky native and sixteenth President Abraham…

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The Haunting of Transylvania – Happy Halloween!

October 31, 2013 thekaintuckeean Leave a comment

A Haunted Old Morrison Hall at Transylvania University – Lexington, Ky. On this All Hallows’ Eve (aka Halloween), I remind…

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