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"Castlewood Loudoun," Photo 0242, undated- scanned Black and white photograph that shows a two-story brick Gothic castle like structure. Snow covers the ground.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Castlewood Loudoun," Photo 0242 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0242.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

WPA Division of Community Service- Writers' Project photographs, 1937-1940- scanned

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"McGrathaina-now Coldstream-Newtown Pike," Photo 0124, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a horse farm with a tall house with columns around the sides. Horses graze in the white fenced field in front of the house.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Buford-Vaught House, Harrodsburg," Photo 0123 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0123. Handwritten on the back "Buford-Vaught House Harrodsburg (Just north of town overlooking cemetery)"

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Buford-Vaught House, Harrodsburg," Photo 0123, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a house with columns at the entrance and surrounded by trees.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"'McGrathiana'-Milton Young-Fayette County," Photo 0125 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 125. There is a photographer's stamp on the back that reads "Photo by Lafayette Studio Lexington KY."

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"'McGrathiana'-Milton Young-Fayette County," Photo 0125, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a horse farm with a tall house with columns around the sides. Horses graze in the white fenced field in front of the house.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"McGrathaina-now Coldstream-Newtown Pike," Photo 0124 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 124. There is a photographer's stamp on the back that reads "Photo by Lafayette Studio Lexington KY."

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Mansion Museum, Harrodsburg," Photo 0126 (back), undated- scanned Back of the photograph 0126.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Mansion Museum, Harrodsburg," Photo 0126, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a two story colonial brick house. A sign hanging on the side reads "Mansion Museum."

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Carneal House-Elmwood Hall," Photo 0127, undated- scanned Black and white photograph of a white house with four chimneys. A sign on the side reads "Elmwood Hall Erected 1818 Home of Mrs. Thomas Candies."

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Carneal House-Elmwood Hall," Photo 0127 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0127. A caption is glued on the back that reads "Carneal House- Elmwood Hall. The Carneal House was complete in 1821 by Thomas D. Carneal, at that time a member of the Kentucky Legislature. The home was named Elmwood Hall, suggested perhaps by the many lordly elm trees on the grounds. It stands today, a magnificent landmark bearing testimonial to the fortitude of its builder, and well illustrating the resolute strength of our illustrous forebearers. It is located on Forest Avenue, Ludlow (Kenton County), Ky bearing the same name as old as the structure itself."

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

Carneal House, Elmwood Hall, Kenton County, Photo 0128, undated- scanned Black and white photograph of a white house with four chimneys. A sign on the side reads "Elmwood Hall Erected 1818 Home of Mrs. Thomas Candies."

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

Carneal House, Elmwood Hall, Kenton County, Photo 0128 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0128.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"The Old Closson House-Ludlow, KY," Photo 0129, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a simple house with a long front porch area.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"The Old Closson House-Ludlow, KY," Photo 0129 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0129. Back of the image has a caption glued on that reads "The Old Closson House-Ludlow, KY. The Old Closson House, Ludlow (Kenton County), Ky. was built about 1830 by a man named Kenner, who came from either Louisiana or Mississippi, with the expectation of using it as a summer residence. It was purchased by the Masons from a. B. Closson Jr. in 1925. Nothing has been changed architecturally. The four central rooms are 18 x 22 feet; the hall is 44 feet long; and the porch which extends across the whole front is 120 feet long. The basement was used as slave quarters."

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Closson House, formerly call Somerset Hall-built in 1830," Photo 0130, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a simple house with a long front porch area.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Closson House, formerly call Somerset Hall-built in 1830," Photo 0130 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0130.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Amsterdam Pike, Crescent Springs, Kenton County, owned by George Eubanks," Photo 0131, undated- scanned Black and white photograph of a two story home.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Amsterdam Pike, Crescent Springs, Kenton County, owned by George Eubanks," Photo 0131 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0131. Handwritten in pencil on the back reads "Said to be one of the oldest residences in Kenton County Amsterdam Pike, Crescent Springs Owner- George Eubanks Built 1785"

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Amsterdam Pike, Crescent Springs, Kenton County, owned by George Eubanks," Photo 0132, undated- scanned Black and white photograph of a two story home.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Amsterdam Pike, Crescent Springs, Kenton County, owned by George Eubanks," Photo 0132 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0131. Handwritten in pencil on the back reads "Said to be one of the oldest residences in Kenton County Amsterdam Pike, Crescent Springs Owner- George Eubanks Built 1785"

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Boyhood home of Daniel Carter Beard," Photo 0133, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a tall two story brick house with a large front porch. heavy tree foliage covers the view of the home. In a note attached to the image it reads "Boyhood home of Daniel Carter Beard National Scout Commissioner boy Scouts of America."

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Boyhood home of Daniel Carter Beard," Photo 0133 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0133.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

Daniel Carter Beard Home, Covington, Photo 0134, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a tall two story brick house with a large front porch. heavy tree foliage covers the view of the home.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

Daniel Carter Beard Home, Covington, Photo 0134 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0134.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Carneal House - Elmwood Hall," Photo 0135, undated- scanned Black and white photograph of a white house with four chimneys. A sign on the side reads "Elmwood Hall Erected 1818 Home of Mrs. Thomas Candies."

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"The Old Closson House - Ludlow, KY.," Photo 0136, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a simple house with a long front porch area.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Carneal House - Elmwood Hall," Photo 0135 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0135. A caption is glued on the back that reads "Carneal House- Elmwood Hall. The Carneal House was complete in 1821 by Thomas D. Carneal, at that time a member of the Kentucky Legislature. The home was named Elmwood Hall, suggested perhaps by the many lordly elm trees on the grounds. It stands today, a magnificent landmark bearing testimonial to the fortitude of its builder, and well illustrating the resolute strength of our illustrous forebearers. It is located on Forest Avenue, Ludlow (Kenton County), Ky bearing the same name as old as the structure itself."

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"The Old Closson House - Ludlow, KY.," Photo 0136 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0129. Back of the image has a caption glued on that reads "The Old Closson House-Ludlow, KY. The Old Closson House, Ludlow (Kenton County), Ky. was built about 1830 by a man named Kenner, who came from either Louisiana or Mississippi, with the expectation of using it as a summer residence. It was purchased by the Masons from a. B. Closson Jr. in 1925. Nothing has been changed architecturally. The four central rooms are 18 x 22 feet; the hall is 44 feet long; and the porch which extends across the whole front is 120 feet long. The basement was used as slave quarters."

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Home of Frank Duueneck Covington Artist. 1226 Greenup ST.," Photo 0137, undated- scanned Black and white photograph of a stonework two story structure.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Home of Frank Duueneck Covington Artist. 1226 Greenup ST.," Photo 0137 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0137.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Home of Frank Duueneck Covington Artist. 1226 Greenup ST.," Photo 0138, undated- scanned Black and white photograph of a stonework two story structure.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Home of Frank Duueneck Covington Artist. 1226 Greenup ST.," Photo 0138 (back), undated- scanned

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

Thorn Hill, Lexington, Photo 0139, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a simple white home behind two large trees.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

Thorn Hill, Lexington, Photo 0139 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0139.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Botherum 341 Madison Place," Photo 0140, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a simple house with columns on the front porch. There is rounded metalwork on the roof. In a note attached to the image it reads "Built in 1850 by Major Madison Conyers Johnson, Architect, John McMurtry Grecian Revival Style. Present Owner Mr. James Jedd.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Botherum 341 Madison Place," Photo 0140 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0140.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Thorn Hill, Lexington," Photo 0141, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a simple white home behind two large trees.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Thorn Hill, Lexington," Photo 0141 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0141.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Alleghan Hall," Photo 0142, undated- scanned Black and white photograph of a large Greek revival style building with tall Corinthian style columns under a simple triangular pediment at the entrance.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Alleghan Hall," Photo 0142 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0142.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Botherum 341 Madison Place," Photo 0143, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a simple house with columns on the front porch. There is rounded metalwork on the roof. In a note attached to the image it reads "Built in 1850 by Major Madison Conyers Johnson, Architect, John McMurtry Grecian Revival Style. Present Owner Mr. James Jedd.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Botherum 341 Madison Place," Photo 0143 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0143.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Ingleside, Lexington, Kentucky," Photo 0144, undated- scanned Black and white photograph of a Gothic style two story home.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Ingleside, Lexington, Kentucky," Photo 0144 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0144. A photographer's stamp on the back reads "Photo by Lafayette Studio Lexington, KY."

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"'Ingleside'-Hart Gibson-Lexington," Photo 0146 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0146. There is a photographer stamp on the back that reads "Photo by Lafayette Studio Lexington, KY."

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"'Ingleside'-Hart Gibson-Lexington," Photo 0145 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0145. There is a photographer stamp on the back that reads "Photo by Lafayette Studio Lexington, KY."

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"'Ingleside'-Hart Gibson-Lexington," Photo 0146, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a white goth style building with straggly trees grounding around it.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"'Ingleside'-Hart Gibson-Lexington," Photo 0145, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a white goth style building with straggly trees grounding around it.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Old Keene Place near Lexington," Photo 0147, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a Greek Revival style two story structure with square columns on the front entrance.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Old Keene Place near Lexington," Photo 0147 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0147. There is a photographer stamp on the back that reads "Photo by Lafayette Studio Lexington, KY."

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"'Ashland' Henry Clay Home Lexington, Ky," Photo 0148 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0148. There is a caption glued on the back that reads "'Ashland' Henry Clay Home Lexington, KY. To be Returned to Kentucky Federal Writers' Projects."

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"'Ashland' Henry Clay Home Lexington, Ky," Photo 0148, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a grand two story house with ivy growing on the walls.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Federal Hill 'My Old Kentucky Home' Bardstown, Ky," Photo 0149, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a two story colonial brick house. In the bottom right corner it reads: "Caufield & Shook Louisville."

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Federal Hill 'My Old Kentucky Home' Bardstown, Ky," Photo 0149 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0149. There is a photographers stamp in the bottom corner that reads "Copyright Caufield & Shook, Inc. Louisville, KY. This Photograph must not be copied, reproduced or published without special written permission."

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

Rose Hill, Lexington, Photo 0150, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a small home with Ionic style columns on its entrance.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

Rose Hill, Lexington, Photo 0150 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0150.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Rose Hill (1820), Lexington," Photo 0151, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a small home with Ionic style columns on its entrance.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Rose Hill (1820), Lexington," Photo 0151 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0151.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Luna Baker Rothier Home - Carneal House," Photo 0152, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a two story home with brown Ionic Columns connecting the porch, balcony and roof. In a note attached to the photograph it reads "Luna Baker Rothier Home built by Thomas D. Carneal during 1815. Covington, Ky."

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Luna Baker Rothier Home - Carneal House," Photo 0152 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0152. A photographer's stamp is on the back that reads "Rolsen Photo Service Phone HE 0572-12 Catalpa AVE Covington, KY."

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Underground Railroad tunnel under house in Covington leading to Ohio River," Photo 0153, undated- scanned

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Underground Railroad tunnel under house in Covington leading to Ohio River," Photo 0153 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0153. Handwriting in pencil it reads "tunnel under House in Covington, leading to Ohio River and used as Underground Railway by Abolitionists before Civil War."

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

Ye Old Stone Inn, Photo 0154, undated- scanned Black and white photograph with paint overlay. The picture shows a building with ivy growing along the side. Chairs and a table with a parasol sits in front. There is a sign next to the building that reads "Ye Olde Stone Inne."

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

Ye Old Stone Inn, Photo 0154 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0154.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Diamond Point, Harrodsburg," Photo 0155, undated- scanned Black and white photograph that shows a white Greek Revival building with massive columns that connect the porch, balcony and ceiling.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Diamond Point, Harrodsburg," Photo 0155 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0155.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"The Carneal House, now the Rothier home," Photo 0157 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0157. Glued on the back edge is the caption: "The CARNEAL HOUSE, now the Rothier home, was built by Thomas D. Carneal in Colonial period with Italian Renaissance details. According to tradition, this house was a "station" on the Underground Railway." There is a photographer's stamp on the back that reads "Rolsen Photo Service Phone HE 0572-12 Catalpa AVE, Covington, KY."

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Stephenson House, Harrodsburg," Photo 0158, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing an Federalist style building with large Doric columns along the front entrance.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"The Carneal House, now the Rothier home," Photo 0157, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a two story home with brown Ionic Columns connecting the porch, balcony and roof.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Loudoun Place (Exterior Detail), Lexington," Photo 0156 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0156. Handwriting in pencil on the top edge reads "Loudoun Place (Exterior Detail), Lexington 'Castlewood (City) Park."

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Loudoun Place (Exterior Detail), Lexington," Photo 0156, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a Gothic style brick building with ivy growing on the towers.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Stephenson House, Harrodsburg," Photo 0158 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0158.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

Breathitt County home, Photo 0159, undated- scanned Black and white photograph of a brick house with decorative columns on the front porch.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

Breathitt County home, Photo 0159 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0159.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Mound Cottage, Danville, Ky.," Photo 0160, undated- scanned Black and white photograph of a brick house beyond trees. The hose has a tall chimney structure.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Mound Cottage, Danville, Ky.," Photo 0160 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0160. Handwritten on the back in pencil reads: " 'Mound Cottage, Danville, Ky. Built by Gen. Jere ____ about 1835 now owned by Nicholas McDowell..."

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"McAfee House near Harrodsburg," Photo 0161, undated- scanned Black and white photograph of a two story stonework house.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"McAfee House near Harrodsburg," Photo 0161 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0161. Handwritten in ink reads: "Credit: Simmons Studio."

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Wilmore Garrett Residence near Lexington," Photo 0162, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a brick house surrounded by trees.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Wilmore Garrett Residence near Lexington," Photo 0162 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0162.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Shakertown Inn," Photo 0163, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a stonework two story building. People wearing black are standing in front of it. Black and white photograph showing a three story colonial style building with stripped awnings over the first two level windows. The bottom left corner reads "Caufield & Shook Louisville."

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Shakertown Inn," Photo 0163 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0163. There is a photographers stamp in the bottom right corner that reads "Copyright Caufield & Shook, Inc. Louisville, KY. This Photograph must not be copied, reproduced or published without special written permission."

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Once an Inn, late a Physicans Shop," Photo 0164, undated- scanned

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Once an Inn, late a Physicans Shop," Photo 0164 (back), undated- scanned

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Ed Rapier Farm," Waverly, Photo 0165, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a small house at an edge of a yard under under two rows of trees. A barn structure stands off to the side.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Ed Rapier Farm," Waverly, Photo 0165 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0165.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Camp Dick Robinson," Photo 0166, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a two story structure with columns on both the porch and balcony.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Camp Dick Robinson," Photo 0166 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0166.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Home of John White Stevenson," Photo 0167, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a federalist style two story brick building.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Home of John White Stevenson," Photo 0168, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a federalist style two story brick building.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Home of John White Stevenson," Photo 0168 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0168. Handwriting on the back reads "Home of John White Stevenson- Former Governor,-U. S. Senator + Member of State Legislature. Located at 4th + Garrard Sts. N. E. Corner. House said to have slave tunnel (no confirmation)"

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Home of John White Stevenson," Photo 0167 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0167. Handwriting on the back reads "Home of John White Stevenson- Former Governor,-U. S. Senator + Member of State Legislature. Located at 4th + Garrard Sts. N. E. Corner. House said to have slave tunnel (no confirmation)"

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Quarters Lou. Auto Club 3rd T York Lou. Ky," Photo 0169, undated- scanned Black and white photograph showing a simple white two story building. On the side it reads "Louisvi."

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Quarters Lou. Auto Club 3rd T York Lou. Ky," Photo 0169 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0169.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Carrathers House, Bardstown," Photo 0170, undated- scanned Black and white photograph of a geometric minimalist building.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Carrolton House, Bardstown," Photo 0170 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0170.

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

"Buford Vaught house, Harrodsburg," Photo 0171 (back), undated- scanned Back of photograph 0171. Handwriting in pencil reads "Buford-Vaught House Harrodsburg Just north of town overlooking cemetery."

United States. Division of Community Service- Writers' Project

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