Historic Iron Quarter buildings
need your help!
Click below to download Iron Quarter/Whiskey Row
Petition Requesting Local Landmark Designation of an Historic Site
and Historic Building in the “Whiskey Row Block”
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Preservation Louisville is joining efforts to help save
7 historic endangered buildings: 105 - 119 West Main Street
referred to as the Iron Quarter, part of Whiskey Row.
Often referred to as the "Iron Quarter", this area originally called "Whiskey Row" was named this because of the buildings Cast Iron facades and the many whiskey businesses that began there. These buildings are a historic row of attached buildings built approximately between 1852 and 1905. Architects include Henry Whitestone, John Andrewartha (City Hall) and D. X. Murphy (Churchill Downs). Many were built and used by pork dealers and whiskey companies. The L& N Railroad Co. and Belknap Hardware Co. also had headquarters in the buildings.
We have limited time and a lot to accomplish - here's what we need:
7 petitions - Each petition signed by 200 Jefferson County Adult Residents - All petitions need to be hard copies with original signatures that can be verified - faxes, scans or xeroxed signatures will be discarded.
Petitions can be sent to Preservation Louisville at 631 S. 5th St. Louisville, KY 40202
It will cost $3,500 to submit the 7 application fees. All 7 applications submitted for landmark designation must be accompanied by a fee of $500.
Please remember that we do not have much time to act!
Thank you for your support!
As Metro Louisville’s citywide non-profit historic preservation organization,
Preservation Louisville works in partnership with local, state and national organizations to promote the preservation of our community’s historic resources through education and advocacy. Preservation Louisville also provides education, technical information and resources.
The group is based at The Brennan House Historic Home
For more information:
e-mail director@preservationlouisville.org or
call (502) 540-5146
