Whitewashed Windows and Vacant Stores

As of July 4, 2011, most of my blogs are on indefinite sabbatical, but you can still keep up with me at KyForward, Twitter, my writing and photo blogs, and JSH News!

Friday, June 17, 2011

Springhurst Starbucks

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How can a Starbucks go out of business? They're like pizza places; there's just no point of saturation for them. Granted, this wasn...
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Monday, June 13, 2011

Vinnie's

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The 1970s-style nightclub Vinnie's , along with all the other classic City Block tenants, is sorely missed. Below: Vinnie's in the...
Sunday, June 12, 2011

Ray's Monkey House

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Words can't express how glad I am to see this place gone. Ray's Monkey House was an ultra-left-wing coffee house that prided itself...
Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Pure

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What was Pure , anyway? Last I noticed, this location at 2009 Highland Avenue was the Key Lime hair salon. Things move pretty fast in Lou-...
Monday, May 30, 2011

House of Bleu

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They've moved to 2208 Dundee, according to the sign.
Monday, May 23, 2011

Corbett-Frame Jewelers

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This jewelry store has been my guidepost to alert me of the oncoming turn off Shelbyville Road onto Whipps Mill, for as long as I've liv...
Sunday, May 22, 2011

Genny's Diner

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Although I rarely ate there, Genny's Diner was a Louisville tradition and I will miss it. Their deep-fried "frickled" pickles...
Saturday, May 21, 2011

Red Pepper

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So bummed to see this place go. Loved the food and the ambience. Everyone I ever knew who ate there adored the place, so what went wrong? Be...
Friday, May 20, 2011

Kiddle Kastle

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Kiddie Kastle in St. Matthews is gone, but not for long: sign says they're expanding and moving to a nearby location in the same shoppi...
Monday, April 11, 2011

Jones Bargain Center

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When I first moved to Louisville this was one of the first places I frequented - Jones Bargain Center , a flea-marketty junk and furniture p...
Sunday, January 30, 2011

Stephens Drugs

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Another classic old Louisville business goes bye-bye. St. Matthews' beloved old-guy drugstore, Stephens Drugs on Shelbyville Road (prev...
Thursday, October 21, 2010

Building, Frankfort and Ewing

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What used to be in this building at the corner of Frankfort and Ewing? I don't remember. And why is it for sale directly from the Louisv...
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