Ever think about what was there before the interstate? Or looking to find a demolished property?
Take a look through the new Kenton County State Highway Development Property Records Collection in both geNKY and Faces and Places.
This collection features the records for acquired properties in Kenton County which were ultimately demolished to make way for various I-71/I-75 and I-275 developments and spans between the 1950s to the 1990s. The records also include partial land takings and comparative sales. Records may include appraisals, blueprints, maps and pictures of the property. Each property is organized and searchable by address or parcel number. The entire collection consists of 5543 scanned pages and 2961 photos. In many cases, these are the only pictures that exist of the former properties.
Featured below are just a few of the stories and snapshot views of life in Kenton County.
You can find local businesses like the William H. Nie Pharmacy and Drugs Store located at 563 Pike Street in Covington.
William H. Nie was a vocal opponent of the seizure of business properties on Pike Street. He called the state's appraisal values unfair and low. This article from the Kentucky Times-Star was found in the parcel packet.
Search for houses you remember from your childhood or that of your family. You might find grandma's car parked in front of the house like this photograph of 730 Crescent Avenue.
Here we see a group of children enjoying the cool lake on a hot day, on the property of 4891 Taylor Mill Road.
The property at 4891 Taylor Mill Road was also the location of a log cabin.
There are unique properties like the former baseball park at the corner of Ninth and Arnold Streets.
Outhouses! Including this one located at 604 Mason Road.
This collection allows us to preserve our past, enrich our present, and inspire us to share memories so they are not lost to time. What memories does the collection bring back for you?
Written by Local History and Genealogy Department Staff members Jessica Johnson and Cierra Earl.
If you have questions about searching the new collection call us at 859.962.4070, email us at history@kentonlibrary.org or stop in and visit us in the Local History and Genealogy Department at 502 Scott Blvd., Covington, KY 41011.
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