Louisville History & Issues http://www.historyandissues.org/louisville An open, nonpartisan space in which Louisville area citizens discuss our rich local history as well as current political/community issues en steve@historyandissues.org steve@historyandissues.org Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:30:01 -0600 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:30:01 -0600 Copyright 2006-2008, WebCommons & Bryan S. Bush Books WebCommons Citizen Assembly Board - Most Recent Topics Feed Generator http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.historyandissues.org/louisville/images/branding/LouisvilleHistoryAndIssues.jpg Louisville History & Issues http://www.historyandissues.org/louisville New push for wine sales in Kentucky grocery stores http://www.historyandissues.org/louisville/viewtopic.php?t=1058 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:07:55 -0500 Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder) Quote: Wine sales in Kentucky grocery stores is an issue you will be hearing a lot about in the next few months. While the Kentucky wine...

»Forum: Kentucky and Indiana State Politics; Topic author: Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder); Last post by C. Bedford Crenshaw (username Bedford) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:07:55 (1 Reply)]]> Colonial Gardens designated as "Individual Local Landmark" today http://www.historyandissues.org/louisville/viewtopic.php?t=1057 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:39:32 -0500 Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder)
»Forum: Historic Preservation and Presentation; Topic author: Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder); Last post by Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:39:32 (3 Replies)]]> [ Poll ] "No more Mr. Nice Gay" - from Bill Maher's last episode http://www.historyandissues.org/louisville/viewtopic.php?t=1050 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:53:49 -0500 curt morrison (username curtster)
»Forum: Kentucky and Indiana State Politics; Topic author: curt morrison (username curtster); Last post by john r (username southendguy) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:53:49 (3 Replies)]]> Specific neighborhood forums coming in LouHI version 3.0 -- Get one for your neighborhood http://www.historyandissues.org/louisville/viewtopic.php?t=632 Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:48:22 -0500 Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder)
»Forum: Neighborhoods and Suburban Cities; Topic author: Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder); Last post by Debbie H (username KyanaBelle) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:48:22 (4 Replies)]]> Enhancements to the LouHI RSS feed http://www.historyandissues.org/louisville/viewtopic.php?t=1056 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:59:55 -0500 Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder) The Louisville History & Issues RSS feed for Most Recent Topics has been redesigned. The feed will now include a topic text...

»Forum: Board Administration; Topic author: Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder); Last post by Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:59:55 (0 Replies)]]> Alert: Owner of Gordon Motor Sports made illegal changes on his 213-year-old building http://www.historyandissues.org/louisville/viewtopic.php?t=1055 Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:39:08 -0500 Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder)
»Forum: Historic Preservation and Presentation; Topic author: Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder); Last post by Ken Maguire (username Camp Taylor Hist Soc) — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:39:08 (1 Reply)]]> It's almost time for "Mayor Jer's Top 10 Stumbles of 2008" -- Gimme your suggestions! http://www.historyandissues.org/louisville/viewtopic.php?t=1054 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:03:27 -0500 Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder)
»Forum: Louisville Metro Government; Topic author: Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder); Last post by Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:03:27 (4 Replies)]]> [ Poll ] Usefulness of a new forum for exchanging information on local sales, coupons, specials, etc. http://www.historyandissues.org/louisville/viewtopic.php?t=1052 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:47:46 -0500 Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder)
»Forum: Board Administration; Topic author: Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder); Last post by C. Bedford Crenshaw (username Bedford) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:47:46 (1 Reply)]]> Another tax debacle for Mayor Jer? http://www.historyandissues.org/louisville/viewtopic.php?t=1053 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:58:16 -0500 Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder)
»Forum: Louisville Metro Government; Topic author: Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder); Last post by Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:58:16 (0 Replies)]]> Rose Island -- book signing by author at Falls of the Ohio State Park, Saturday, December 6, 1 to 4 pm http://www.historyandissues.org/louisville/viewtopic.php?t=1051 Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:28:48 -0500 Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder) Quote: Local Authors Book Signing, including Rose Island – the Movie & the Book! at the Falls of the Ohio State Park Saturday, December 6 - Books make great gifts! 1:00 to 4:00 - Local...

»Forum: 20th and Early 21st Century History; Topic author: Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder); Last post by Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:28:48 (0 Replies)]]> Pile-up of losses of high quality jobs in Louisville -- What is Mayor Jer doing about it? (or not doing about it?) http://www.historyandissues.org/louisville/viewtopic.php?t=1047 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:59:37 -0500 Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder)
»Forum: The Louisville Economy; Topic author: Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder); Last post by john r (username southendguy) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:59:37 (7 Replies)]]> Metro Council member Tom Owen to give talk about Louisville just after World War II - November 18 http://www.historyandissues.org/louisville/viewtopic.php?t=1045 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:51:42 -0500 Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder) Quote: Life in the Old Neighborhood Louisville's own ''Pied Piper of History'' Tom Owen will stop by on Tuesday, November 18th at 7PM to deliver his charming talk Life...

»Forum: 20th and Early 21st Century History; Topic author: Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder); Last post by john r (username southendguy) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:51:42 (2 Replies)]]> Demagoguery getting out of control in Louisville's south and southwest http://www.historyandissues.org/louisville/viewtopic.php?t=1044 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:47:01 -0500 Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder) Disclaimer: This is 100% editorial. We've seen this with the brouhaha over the proposed Cardinal Hill fireworks and light explosives bunker. We've seen this with the proposed landmarking of Colonial Gardens. We're now seeing...

»Forum: Neighborhoods and Suburban Cities; Topic author: Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder); Last post by john r (username southendguy) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:47:01 (21 Replies)]]> Louisville Department Stores http://www.historyandissues.org/louisville/viewtopic.php?t=358 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 06:50:53 -0500 Tom (username Tom in Indiana)
»Forum: 20th and Early 21st Century History; Topic author: Tom (username Tom in Indiana); Last post by John Hewitt (username johnny42544) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 06:50:53 (16 Replies)]]> Huge House on Dixie Highway http://www.historyandissues.org/louisville/viewtopic.php?t=1049 Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:42:12 -0500 Brian Tucker (username Brian40272)
»Forum: Historic Preservation and Presentation; Topic author: Brian Tucker (username Brian40272); Last post by Brian Tucker (username Brian40272) — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:42:12 (0 Replies)]]> "Louisville and the Civil War" -- Upcoming book signings by author Bryan Bush, including the Kentucky Book Fair on 11/15 http://www.historyandissues.org/louisville/viewtopic.php?t=1048 Sat, 15 Nov 2008 22:57:11 -0500 Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder) Louisville and the Civil War:  Arrow  Saturday, November 15, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Kentucky Book Fair, Frankfort Convention Center in Frankfort. Bryan will also be...

»Forum: 18th and 19th Century History; Topic author: Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder); Last post by C. Bedford Crenshaw (username Bedford) — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 22:57:11 (2 Replies)]]> Will Obama's Infrastructure plan mean L'ville's Bridges Project gets done sooner? http://www.historyandissues.org/louisville/viewtopic.php?t=1038 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:27:05 -0500 J Morris (username censusdata)
»Forum: Transportation and Related Infrastructure; Topic author: J Morris (username censusdata); Last post by john r (username southendguy) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:27:05 (9 Replies)]]> Colonial Gardens: Southend Investment Group’s 60 Day report to the Landmark Commission http://www.historyandissues.org/louisville/viewtopic.php?t=1026 Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:18:35 -0500 Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder)
»Forum: Historic Preservation and Presentation; Topic author: Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder); Last post by john r (username southendguy) — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:18:35 (6 Replies)]]> Camp Zachary Taylor Exhibit Next Month at the Louisville Free Public Library http://www.historyandissues.org/louisville/viewtopic.php?t=995 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:50:32 -0500 Ken Maguire (username Camp Taylor Hist Soc) Camp Zachary Taylor Historical Society is proud to announce that we will be working with the LFPL who will be hosting a Photographic Exhibit of Camp Zachary Taylor at the Main Branch of the Louisville Free Public Library. The Main Branch...

»Forum: 20th and Early 21st Century History; Topic author: Ken Maguire (username Camp Taylor Hist Soc); Last post by Bert (username Bert) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:50:32 (10 Replies)]]> South-end residents aren't trusting Mayor Jer over the Cardinal Hill bomb storage facility http://www.historyandissues.org/louisville/viewtopic.php?t=868 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:39:23 -0500 Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder) Quote: Mayor Jerry Abramson said last night that the city will proceed with plans...

»Forum: Louisville Metro Government; Topic author: Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder); Last post by Bert (username Bert) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:39:23 (9 Replies)]]> Updates to Bullitt County History Museum website http://www.historyandissues.org/louisville/viewtopic.php?t=1046 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:39:38 -0500 Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder)
»Forum: Historic Preservation and Presentation; Topic author: Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder); Last post by Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:39:38 (0 Replies)]]> Sticky: Join the largest 8664 group on Facebook http://www.historyandissues.org/louisville/viewtopic.php?t=1019 Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:37:22 -0500 Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder) So let's make it bigger! The bigger the group gets, the more we can work together on making 8664 a reality, especially...

»Forum: Transportation and Related Infrastructure; Topic author: Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder); Last post by Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:37:22 (11 Replies)]]> Swimming Hole? http://www.historyandissues.org/louisville/viewtopic.php?t=554 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:46:12 -0500 Kathy (username MoonDansyr)
»Forum: 20th and Early 21st Century History; Topic author: Kathy (username MoonDansyr); Last post by Lori McDermond (username Lolly) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 20:46:12 (13 Replies)]]> Sticky: Resource: 2008 Lincoln Bicentennial events and exhibits (help me build this) http://www.historyandissues.org/louisville/viewtopic.php?t=446 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:54:35 -0500 Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder)
»Forum: 18th and 19th Century History; Topic author: Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder); Last post by Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder) — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:54:35 (56 Replies)]]> Contest! Win a copy of Bryan Bush's new book "Louisville and the Civil War: A History & Guide" http://www.historyandissues.org/louisville/viewtopic.php?t=1031 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:14:59 -0500 Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder) Louisville and the Civil War: A History & Guide, and it's retail value is $17.99. It will be signed...

»Forum: 18th and 19th Century History; Topic author: Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder); Last post by Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:14:59 (3 Replies)]]> Another Republican vacating the Metro Council; Joe Elliott not running in the 26th district after all http://www.historyandissues.org/louisville/viewtopic.php?t=600 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:38:40 -0500 Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder)
»Forum: Louisville Metro Government; Topic author: Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder); Last post by Bert (username Bert) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 09:38:40 (19 Replies)]]> Tour of Bullitt's Lick salt works on November 15 by the Bullitt County Genealogical Society http://www.historyandissues.org/louisville/viewtopic.php?t=1043 Sat, 08 Nov 2008 15:05:16 -0500 Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder) Quote: Bullitt County Genealogical Society Meeting Saturday, November 15. Special Salt Works Field Trip! Genealogical Society President Barbara Bailey has...

»Forum: 18th and 19th Century History; Topic author: Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder); Last post by C. Bedford Crenshaw (username Bedford) — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 15:05:16 (1 Reply)]]> Jefferson 1 of 8 Kentucky counties to go for Obama http://www.historyandissues.org/louisville/viewtopic.php?t=1040 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:04:43 -0500 J Morris (username censusdata)
»Forum: Kentucky and Indiana State Politics; Topic author: J Morris (username censusdata); Last post by C. Bedford Crenshaw (username Bedford) — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:04:43 (5 Replies)]]> [ Poll ] For fun: Presidential Poll http://www.historyandissues.org/louisville/viewtopic.php?t=960 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:45:09 -0500 Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder)
»Forum: The LouHI Lounge; Topic author: Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder); Last post by Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder) — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:45:09 (31 Replies)]]> Upcoming 8664 events http://www.historyandissues.org/louisville/viewtopic.php?t=1037 Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:38:55 -0500 Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder) Quote: Dear Supporter, This fall is a critical time for our campaign. The Mayor will be pushing River Fields' agenda to build the downtown bridge before the East End Bridge. This defies logic, sound...

»Forum: Transportation and Related Infrastructure; Topic author: Steve Magruder (username stevemagruder); Last post by J Morris (username censusdata) — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 17:38:55 (1 Reply)]]>