Fourmile Bridge, 1985

Posted On September 22, 2015 by MCC Servers

A truck crossed the one-lane bridge on Ky 2014 over the Cumberland River near Fourmile in Bell County on November 7, 1985. At that time the state transportation department was preparing to offer it for sale prior to it being replaced. It was built 1873 by the Louisville Bridge and Iron Company and replaced in 1993. Photo by Jim Wakeham | Staff

A truck crossed the one-lane bridge on Ky. 2014 over the Cumberland River near Fourmile in Bell County on Nov. 7, 1985. At that time, the state Transportation Department was preparing to offer the structure for sale to build a new bridge. It was built in 1873 by the Louisville Bridge and Iron Co. and was replaced in 1993. Photo by Jim Wakeham | Staff

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Lexington Roller Mills, 1951

Posted On September 21, 2015 by MCC Servers

Exterior of Lexington Roller Mills Inc., at 133 South Broadway in August, 1951. The mill was located where Triangle Park is now. The business was acquired by Buhler Mills, Inc. in 1966 and was razed in May of 1968 to make way for urban renewal. Herald-Leader Archive

The exterior of Lexington Roller Mills Inc. at 133 South Broadway in August 1951. The mill was where Triangle Park is now. The business was acquired by Buhler Mills Inc. in 1966 and was razed in May 1968 to make way for urban renewal. Herald-Leader Archive Photo

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Gertrude Burke’s shoe collection, 1946

Posted On September 20, 2015 by MCC Servers

Gertrude Burke of Lexington was pictured with her shoe collection in September 1946. Burke, who lived on Sandersville Pike, kept her collection in a special "shoe house" at the rear of her home in which was housed her collection of 445 pairs of shoes. Published in the Lexington Herald September 26, 1946. Herald-Leader Archive Photo

Gertrude Burke of Lexington was pictured with her shoe collection in September 1946. Burke, who lived on Sandersville Pike, kept her collection of 445 pairs of shoes in a special “shoe house” at the rear of her home. Published in the Lexington Herald on Sept. 26, 1946. Herald-Leader Archive Photo

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Kentucky’s last win over Florida, 1986

Posted On September 19, 2015 by MCC Servers

The University of Kentucky's Carwell Gardner sacks Florida's Kerwin Bell during UK's 10-3 victory over the University of Florida on Nov. 15, 1986 at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington. The win snapped a six-game losing streak against the Gators. Unfortunately for Kentucky, the Cats have not beaten Florida since that game, suffering 28 straight losses to the Gators. Photo by Charles Bertram | staff

The University of Kentucky’s Carwell Gardner sacked Florida’s Kerwin Bell during UK’s 10-3 victory over the University of Florida on Nov. 15, 1986, at Commonwealth Stadium in Lexington. The win snapped a six-game losing streak against the Gators. The Cats have not beaten Florida since that game, suffering 28 straight losses to the Gators. Here is another photo from our archives from that game. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff

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Henry Clay’s Tyrone Groves, 1988

Posted On September 18, 2015 by MCC Servers

Henry Clay's Tyrone Groves (34) tried to outrun Lafayette's Robert Webb during their inter-city matchup on October 28, 1988. The 5-foot-10, 158-pound junior rushed 19 times for 186 yards. Henry Clay took advantage of six Lafayette turnovers to score a 33-14 season-ending victory and spoil the Generals' high school football homecoming. Photo by Tim Sharp | Staff

Henry Clay running back Tyrone Groves tried to outrun Lafayette’s Robert Webb during an intra-city matchup on Oct. 28, 1988. The 5-foot-10, 158-pound junior rushed 19 times for 186 yards. Henry Clay took advantage of six Lafayette turnovers to score a 33-14 season-ending victory and spoil the Generals’ high school football homecoming. Photo by Tim Sharp | Staff

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Pre-Victorian Square block, 1978

Posted On September 17, 2015 by MCC Servers

These buildings facing North Broadway between Main Street and Short Street, seen in January 1978, would become part of the block that made up Victorian Square, a commercial district that is on the National Register of Historic Places. Tenants on this bloc in 1978 included PinkstonÕs Hardware and Service, at right. Next was PinsktonÕs Turf & Leather Goods and then, CoxÕs Hotel. The building on the corner of West Main was part of H.H. Leet Furniture Company. It became the home of DeSha's Restaurant and now houses Urban Outfitters. Herald-Leader Archive Photo

These buildings facing North Broadway between Main and Short streets, seen in January 1978, would become part of the block that made up Victorian Square, a commercial district that is on the National Register of Historic Places. Tenants on this block in 1978 included Pinkston’s Hardware and Service, at right. Next was Pinskton’s Turf & Leather Goods, and then, Cox’s Hotel. The building on the corner of West Main was part of H.H. Leet Furniture Co. It became the home of DeSha’s Restaurant and now houses Urban Outfitters. Click on the image for a closer look. Herald-Leader Archive Photo

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The Marketplace, 1990

Posted On September 16, 2015 by MCC Servers

Randall Benge of Nicholasville worked on the gable roof section of a shopping center then known as the Marketplace, on September 24, 1990, at the intersection of Man O' War and Harrodsburg Road, now know as Palomar Center. This is now the opening to Malone's Restaurant. Photo by Tim Sharp | Staff

Randall Benge of Nicholasville worked on the gable roof section of a shopping center then known as the Marketplace on Sept. 24, 1990, at Man o’ War Boulevard and Harrodsburg Road. The shopping center is now known as Palomar Center. The gable roof section is now the opening to Malone’s restaurant. Photo by Tim Sharp | Staff

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Emberton-Host GOP governor ticket, 1971

Posted On September 15, 2015 by MCC Servers

Tom Emberton, left, and Jim Host announced on February 12, 1971 that they would run for governor and lieutenant governor in the Republican primary that May. Host officially announced his candidacy at this rally at the Phoenix Hotel in Lexington. Backed by term-limited Governor Louie B. Nunn, Emberton lost to the Democratic Lieutenant Governor Wendell H. Ford, later a U.S. senator. Ford polled 470,720 votes (50.6 percent) to Emberton's 412,653 (44.3 percent). Herald-Leader Archive Photo

Tom Emberton, left, and Jim Host announced on Feb. 12, 1971, that they would run for governor and lieutenant governor in the Republican primary that May. Host announced his candidacy at this rally at the Phoenix Hotel in Lexington. Backed by term-limited Gov. Louie B. Nunn, Emberton lost to Democratic Lt. Gov. Wendell H. Ford, who later was a U.S. senator. Ford polled 470,720 votes (50.6 percent) to Emberton’s 412,653 (44.3 percent). Herald-Leader Archive Photo

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Keeneland yearling sales, 1949

Posted On September 14, 2015 by MCC Servers

The bay son of War Admiral-Lady Lark brought the top price of the night on July 28, 1949, at Keeneland’s summer yearling sales. Hip number 390, consigned by Mereworth, sold to George Ring for $27,000. In the background are auctioneers George Swinebroad, left, and Joe Palmer. Keeneland’s 2015 September yearling sale, the world’s largest Thoroughbred auction, starts Monday, Sept. 14. A total of 4,164 yearlings are cataloged for this year’s sale. Published in the Lexington Herald on July 29, 1949. Herald-Leader Archive Photo

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Little Georgetown, 1978

Posted On September 13, 2015 by MCC Servers

Mildred Edmonds, a resident of Little Georgetown, sat on her front porch beneath approach light towers of then Blue Grass Field, in August 1978. Her house sat on the south side of Parker's Mill Road across from the end of the main runway. Little Georgetown originated in the nineteenth century after the Civil War on land that had been part of a farm belonging to George Waltz. The community may be named for him or for freed slave George Washington who subdivided some land he owned there in 1877. It once had a school and about 90 residents, but as the airport expanded many residents left the area and others who were directly in the path of the runway were given money by the airport to relocate. Photo by John C. Wyatt | Staff

Mildred Edmonds, a resident of Little Georgetown, sat on her front porch beneath approach light towers of what was then called Blue Grass Field in August 1978. Her house sat on the south side of Parkers Mill Road across from the end of the main runway. Little Georgetown originated in the 19th century after the Civil War on land that had been part of a farm belonging to George Waltz. The community might be named for him or for freed slave George Washington, who subdivided some land he owned there in 1877. It once had a school and about 90 residents, but as the airport expanded, many residents left the area, and others who were directly in the path of the runway were given money by the airport to move. Photo by John C. Wyatt | Staff

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