The History of Louisville
Author | : Ben Casseday |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 310 |
Release | : 1852 |
Genre | : Louisville (Ky.) |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Ben Casseday |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 310 |
Release | : 1852 |
Genre | : Louisville (Ky.) |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Maury Klein |
Publisher | : University Press of Kentucky |
Total Pages | : 606 |
Release | : 1972 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : 9780813129150 |
Author | : Mervin Aubespin |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 304 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : African Americans |
ISBN | : 9781935497363 |
Since the settlement of Louisville in 1778, African Americans have created a history behind the wall of slavery and the veil of segregation, and have forged a remarkably vibrant community that, at times, influenced the political and cultural history of the nation. This community, while not entirely beyond the reach of white Louisvillians, was certainly beyond their field of vision - and its people and its achievements are largely unknown, even to more recent generations of African Americans themselves.Over the past two centuries and more, black Louisville faced many challenges: creating a free black community in the midst of slavery; the struggle to end slavery itself; the struggle to expand the limits of freedom in a segregated society; creating meaning and culture; the struggle to end segregation; and the struggle to expand the limits of freedom in a society in which African Americans are "neither separate nor equal." Louisville African Americans met each of these challenges and, by so doing, they created a community and defined its identity and character. When most successful, they capitalized on their opportunities and assets, the most important of which derived from Louisville's favorable location, the need for black labor, the need for black votes and the presence of a few influential white allies. The resulting economic and political capacity, when used astutely, could wrest concessions from white businesses and political leaders that advanced the interests of the entire African American community.The purpose of Two Centuries of Black Louisville: A Photographic History is simply to tell this story in words and images - a history in which all, irrespective of race and place, can take pride.
Author | : Ben Casseday |
Publisher | : DigiCat |
Total Pages | : 161 |
Release | : 2022-08-10 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : |
This present volume gives a historical detail of the rise, progress, and present position of the city of Louisville, instead of following the course which has been pursued by most writers of local history. It is no part of the design of this volume to eulogize Louisville beyond its deserts. In this book, Casseday cites sources who lived in early Louisville, such as Henry Bradshaw Fearon, an Englishman in his twenties who stayed here in the fall of 1817. Fearon's description of mealtimes at early taverns (such as the Indian Queen) helps the reader understand how the rough-and-tumble early Louisvillians appeared to be a stiff and proper Englishman. The book also tells the story of Mike Fink, the riverboat captain, and his run-in with the law in Louisville. A lover of Louisville's history will enjoy this book.
Author | : Bryan S. Bush |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 192 |
Release | : 2021-04-05 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1467148687 |
Gateway to the South. Home of the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs. Louisville has a rich history, beginning with the city's discovery by General George Rogers Clark. The city played an important role in the Civil War, and during the Gilded Age, it became the Bourbon Capital of the World. During World War I, the city hosted 47,500 troops at Camp Zachary Taylor. During World War II, the U.S. Naval Ordnance Plant contributed to the war effort, making rounds for big guns during the late war. Author Bryan S. Bush takes the reader on a journey to discover the history of Louisville through the historic sites and locations from far past to the present day.
Author | : Dwayne D. Cox |
Publisher | : University Press of Kentucky |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 2014-10-17 |
Genre | : Education |
ISBN | : 0813157552 |
Dwayne Cox and William Morison trace the twists and turns of the University of Louisville's two hundred year journey from provincial academy to national powerhouse. From the 1798 charter that established Jefferson Seminary to the 1998 opening of Papa John Stadium, Cox and Morison reveal the unique and fascinating history of the university's evolution. They discuss the early failures to establish a liberal arts college; tell the extraordinary story of the Louisville Municipal College, U of L's separate division for African Americans during the era of segregation; detail the political wrangling and budgetary struggles of the university's move from quasi-private to state-supported institution; and confront head-on the question of the university's founding date. The history of the University of Louisville defies the stereotype of orderly and planned growth. For many years, the university was essentially a consortium of two professional schools -- medicine and law. Not until the first decade of the twentieth century did the liberal arts gain a firm and permanent foothold. Because of its early emphasis on practical, professional education and the virtual autonomy of its separate units for many years, the University of Louisville is unusual in the annals of higher education.
Author | : Ben Casseday |
Publisher | : Hardpress Publishing |
Total Pages | : 312 |
Release | : 2012-08-01 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781290906647 |
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Author | : Josiah Stoddard Johnston |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 862 |
Release | : 1896 |
Genre | : Louisville (Ky.) |
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Author | : Ben Casseday |
Publisher | : Palala Press |
Total Pages | : 306 |
Release | : 2015-09-08 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781341947018 |
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Author | : Kevin Gibson |
Publisher | : Reedy Press LLC |
Total Pages | : 338 |
Release | : 2021-09-15 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1681063417 |
Have you ever walked past a building or location in your city and thought, “I wonder what that used to be?” Well, if you live in Louisville, you’re about to get some answers to that question in This Used to Be Louisville. From “the old Sears building” that continues to be used as a directional touchpoint to a downtown theater that has been frozen in time, you’ll get a tour of these places paired with stories that will inform and sometimes surprise. In the process, it may just get you wondering about the many people a hundred years ago that traversed those places in a completely different context. Local author Kevin Gibson turned his natural interest in comparing present to past into a book that looks into a wide variety of locales that contribute to the city’s legacy. And when it’s all said and done, you’ll walk away with a better understanding of Louisville’s history and culture, from major historical landmarks to neighborhood businesses to the Louisvillians who made these places important.