Southend Investment Group’s 60 Day report to the Landmark Commission
On Thursday, October 16, 2008 the Southend Investment Group (SEIG) presented a 60 day report to the Landmark Commission as required by their agreement. SEIG has been working with one of the Landmark Commissioners, Charles Cash of Planning and Design, and Dave Marchal, during the 60 [...]

Between 1784 and 1840 the Phillips family acquired 1,200 acres of land seven miles south of the river. The tract included two largely wooded hills and surrounding slopes. In 1864 Benoni Figg purchased most of Kenwood Hill, (then known as Cox’s Knob), from the Phillip’s family. In 1876 Benoni Figg sold 126 acres of the [...]

I would like to address to question of why designate the Colonial Gardens building as a landmark. I am a member of this community. I serve on the Board of Directors of the Iroquois Neighborhood Association and Civic Club. I am committed to helping make our neighborhood a better place.
In 2004 Stefanie Buzan and I [...]

Here’s a list of historic buildings in Louisville being used successfully for business purposes.  Note that this list isn’t close to being all-inclusive:
The Louisville Palace  http://www.louisvillepalace.com/
The Seelbach Hilton   http://www.seelbachhilton.com/home.html
The Bristol on Main Street
The Brown Hotel   http://www.brownhotel.com/
Humana Waterside and ClockTower Building http://www.msrinc.net/Commercial/Waterside_Building/index.html
Glassworks  http://www.louisvilleglassworks.com/
The Humana Unity Building  http://www.fesmag.com/article/CA6507113.html
The Little Loomhouse   http://www.littleloomhouse.org/
St. James Catholic Church
The Henry Clay   http://www.thehenryclay.com/

Following are all the existing landmarks in Louisville as of March 2008.  Colonial Gardens is far from being alone amongst a large number of other landmarked properties in the area.
American Standard Building Seventh St.(South) at Jordan Ave.
Belknap Playhouse Third and Avery Streets
Belknap School 1800 Sils Avenue
Belle of Louisville Third and River Road
Bellevoir (house and 20′ [...]

Kentucky is considered a leader in historic preservation and has benefited tremendously by taking advantage of the historic tax credit.  The below links to a fascinating study on the Louisville Metro website.
http://www.louisvilleky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/F9AB5687-F7DD-4FE6-A7E4-3E529684F927/0/PreservationinKentuckyMay2008.pdf

Below you will find some commercial buildings, located in Louisville, Kentucky, that have been completely restored or maintained by taking advantage of the Historic Tax Credit:
The Starks Building- 455 Fourth Avenue
Belknap School- 1810 Sils Avenue
The Brown Hotel- Broadway
Arthur Apartments-525 West Ormsby
The Henry Clay
Immanuel Presbyterian Church- 2324 West Chestnut

colonial-gardens-restored-concept-drawings
The attachment contains an architectural concept drawing of a beautifully restored Colonial Gardens.  This drawing was developed by Darnell Farris.

When Iroquois Park was established in 1897 it was far from the city limits, and difficult to reach. Despite these limitations, visionary restaurateurs Fred and Minnie Senning saw an opportunity to provide refreshments and entertainment to all the people they believed would be drawn from the city to the beauty of the rural Iroquois area.
They [...]

The below details a proposal that will expand the existing federal historic tax credtis in an effort to encourage reuse and renovation of older properties.
The Community Restoration and Revitalization Act – HR 1043/S 584

Unlocking the Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit for More Housing, Greater Neighborhood Reinvestment, and Sustainable Communities

The Community Restoration and Revitalization Act would further the ability [...]