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	<title>Restore Colonial Gardens</title>
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	<description>Louisville residents dedicated to preserving and restoring Colonial Gardens, a historic south end landmark</description>
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		<title>Colonial Gardens makes Preservation Louisville&#8217;s Top 10 Most Endangered List</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Announced today, Colonial Gardens was listed as #6 on Preservation Louisville&#8217;s Top 10 Most Endangered Historic Places List.
Here&#8217;s what the listing means, according to Preservation Louisville:
A “most endangered” list is a preservation tool for recognizing sites  with historic, cultural or archaeological significance that are directly  threatened or in immediate danger of being lost. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.restorecolonialgardens.org/2010/05/27/colonial-gardens-makes-preservation-louisvilles-top-10-most-endangered-list/</link>
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		<title>Landmark demolition plans scuttled &#8212; Owners of Colonial Gardens seeking a buyer</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On October 28, 2009, the Courier-Journal published this article: &#8220;Owners still seek buyer for Colonial Gardens&#8221;
It is certainly very good news that the Schmid family, the long-term owners of Colonial Gardens, have put off working for a hardship appeal to demolish the landmark and are faithfully seeking a buyer for the property.  Since there are [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.restorecolonialgardens.org/2009/11/02/landmark-demolition-plans-scuttled-owners-of-colonial-gardens-seeking-a-buyer/</link>
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		<title>Understanding Historic Preservation &#8212; Tuesday&#8217;s Metro District 12 meeting</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Historic Preservation Officer for Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services, Richard Jett, who has managed the landmark process for Colonial Gardens, will be speaking about historic preservation in Louisville at July’s District 12 Dialogue set for Tuesday, July 21 at the Rockford Lane Baptist Church, 2006 Rockford Lane. The meeting begins at 7:00pm.
See this [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.restorecolonialgardens.org/2009/07/17/understanding-historic-preservation-tuesdays-metro-district-12-meeting/</link>
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		<title>SEIG&#8217;s new request to raze Colonial Gardens not unexpected, but also without merit</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In the Thursday July 16 edition of the Courier-Journal, it was reported that the South End Investment Group has &#8220;applied again for permission to demolish the landmark building [Colonial Gardens]&#8220;.
We at Restore Colonial Gardens are unsurprised by this action as we have understood all along that it is the developer&#8217;s prerogative to exhaust all appeals [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.restorecolonialgardens.org/2009/07/17/seigs-new-request-to-raze-colonial-gardens-not-unexpected-but-also-without-merit/</link>
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		<title>Recently passed Historic Preservation Incentives bill may aid ultimate re-developer of Colonial Gardens</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, July 14, Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear signed Historic Preservation Incentives legislation into law.
The legislation brought about changes to the Kentucky Historic Preservation Tax Credit Program, which is administered by the Kentucky Heritage Council/State Historic Preservation Office. The key change was increasing the cap on tax credits the program offers from $3 million to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.restorecolonialgardens.org/2009/07/17/recently-passed-historic-preservation-incentives-bill-may-aid-ultimate-re-developer-of-colonial-gardens/</link>
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		<title>Colonial Gardens is now officially a landmark!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Courier-Journal is reporting that Colonial Gardens was &#8220;designated as an Individual Local Landmark by the Louisville Metro Landmarks Commission this morning.&#8221;
Especially interesting is this development, as reported:
At today’s meeting, the commission decided to vote on landmark status before hearing the 90-day report because the county attorney’s office said it would be considered new information, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.restorecolonialgardens.org/2008/11/20/colonial-gardens-is-now-officially-a-landmark/</link>
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		<title>Landmarks Commission 90-day report &#8212; Thursday, November 20</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Louisville Metro Landmarks Commission will be issuing their 90-day report and likely decision on whether Colonial Gardens will be landmarked or not on Thursday, November 20 at 8:30 AM.
The meeting will take place in the Hearing Room in the Old Jail Building, 514 West Liberty Street in downtown Louisville.
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		<link>http://www.restorecolonialgardens.org/2008/11/19/landmarks-commission-90-day-report-thursday-november-20/</link>
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		<title>SEIG&#8217;s 60 Day Report to the Landmarks Commission</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.restorecolonialgardens.org/2008/10/30/seigs-60-day-report-to-the-landmarks-commission/</link>
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		<title>Colonial Gardens Deed Search</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.restorecolonialgardens.org/2008/10/16/colonial-gardens-deed-search/</link>
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		<title>Why Colonial Gardens Should Be Landmarked</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.restorecolonialgardens.org/2008/10/16/why-colonial-gardens-should-be-landmarked/</link>
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		<title>Other Historic Buildings Restored in Louisville, Operating as Successful Businesses</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Here&#8217;s a list of historic buildings in Louisville being used successfully for business purposes.  Note that this list isn&#8217;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/
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		<link>http://www.restorecolonialgardens.org/2008/10/15/other-historic-buildings-in-louisville-operating-as-successful-businesses/</link>
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		<title>Existing Landmarks in Louisville, Kentucky as of March 2008</title>
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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&#8242; [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.restorecolonialgardens.org/2008/10/15/existing-landmarks-in-louisville-kentucky-as-of-march-2008/</link>
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		<title>Historic Preservation in Kentucky</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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
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		<link>http://www.restorecolonialgardens.org/2008/10/15/historic-preservation-in-kentucky/</link>
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		<title>Louisville Buildings Restored and Maintained Utilizing the Historic Tax Credit</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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

Brown-Foreman Campus- 850 Dixie Highway
The Louisvillian- 700-702 West [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.restorecolonialgardens.org/2008/10/15/louisville-buildings-restored-utilizaing-the-historic-tax-credit/</link>
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		<title>Restored Colonial Gardens Architectural Concept Drawings</title>
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The attachment contains an architectural concept drawing of a beautifully restored Colonial Gardens.  This drawing was developed by Darnell Farris.
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		<link>http://www.restorecolonialgardens.org/2008/10/15/restored-colonial-gardens-architectural-concept-drawings/</link>
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		<title>Colonial Gardens and Iroquois Park</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.restorecolonialgardens.org/2008/10/15/colonial-gardens-and-iroquois-park/</link>
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		<title>The Community Restoration and Revitalization Act- HR 1043/S 584</title>
		<description><![CDATA[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 [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.restorecolonialgardens.org/2008/10/15/the-community-restoration-and-revitalization-act-hr-1043s-584/</link>
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		<title>Value of Existing Colonial Gardens Structure in a City with Modern Day Land Development Codes</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The original Colonial Gardens structure was built in 1902 and operates under a different set of Land Development Codes and regulations, which no longer exist. It would be impossible to replace the Colonial Gardens structure under modern Land Development Codes and meet the regulations related to parking and green space.
According to Metro Louisville’s Land Development [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.restorecolonialgardens.org/2008/10/15/value-of-existing-colonial-gardens-structure-in-a-city-with-modern-day-land-development-codes/</link>
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		<title>Landmark Process Recap</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Louisville History &#38; Issues has been following the Colonial Gardens landmark process since July.  Here is a listing of the forum topics there that have been generated so far:

&#8220;South end&#8217;s Colonial Gardens under demolition threat&#8221;
&#8220;Colonial Gardens Q &#38; A with the authors of &#8216;A View From the Top&#8217;&#8221;
&#8220;Developers present Colonial Gardens replacement proposal to Iroquois [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.restorecolonialgardens.org/2008/10/06/landmark-process-recap/</link>
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		<title>Colonial Gardens Revisited</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The following is the historical overview of Colonial Gardens through the years presented by Stefanie and Rosemary at the Landmark Hearing for Colonial Gardens.
The reason we are here tonight is to determine the fate of a beer garden- Colonial Gardens. I bet there are a lot of people in this room who are not familiar with [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.restorecolonialgardens.org/2008/09/30/colonial-gardens-revisited/</link>
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