Lost Lexington, Kentucky

Lost Lexington, Kentucky
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Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages : 183
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ISBN-10 : 9781625851284
ISBN-13 : 1625851286
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Book Synopsis Lost Lexington, Kentucky by : Peter Brackney

Download or read book Lost Lexington, Kentucky written by Peter Brackney and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2014-11-04 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lexington has dozens of well-restored landmarks, but unfortunately so many more are lost forever. The famous Phoenix Hotel, a longtime stop for weary travelers and politicians alike, has risen from its own ashes numerous times over the past centuries. The works of renowned architect John McMurtry were once numerous around town, but some of the finest examples are gone. The Centrepointe block has been made and unmade so many times that its original tenants are unknown to natives now. Join local blogger, attorney and preservationist Peter Brackney as he explores the intriguing back stories of these hidden Bluegrass treasures.


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