Report on Preservation Kentucky Annual Meeting and Reception
Posted: April 16, 2012 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: bingham, bruckheimer, community, downtown, edie, fischer, historic, kentucky, linda, lofts, louisville, main, planning, preservation, progress, prosperity, row, street, whiskey, yarmuth Leave a comment »Preservation Kentucky had a very successful annual meeting and reception this past Friday. More than 125 people attended the event, which took place at Whiskey Row Lofts in downtown Louisville. Congressman John Yarmuth and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer spoke during the meeting and expressed their support for historic preservation. Preservation Kentucky honored Edie Bingham and Linda Bruckheimer with awards recognizing their service and longstanding commitments to preservation. It was a terrific evening, with great food, music, and artwork by local artists. Many of us are already looking forward to next year!
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- Preservation Kentucky Board Chair Nancy Turner speaking about the importance of preserving important buildings and sites throughout Kentucky. Photo by Becky Gorman.
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- Congressman John Yarmuth speaking to Preservation Kentucky members. Photo by Becky Gorman.
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- Mayor Greg Fischer speaking about the benefits of historic preservation for community character. Photo by Becky Gorman.
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- Helen Dedman of Harrodsburg received a special award for her service on behalf of Preservation Kentucky. Here she is shown flanked by Noel Turner and Preservation Kentucky Executive Director Rachel Kennedy. Photo by Becky Gorman.
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- Preservation Kentucky honorees Edie Bingham and Linda Bruckheimer. Photo by Becky Gorman.
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- Preservation Kentucky members enjoying the reception. Shown at middle right is outgoing board chairperson Nancy Turner. Photo by Becky Gorman.
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- Several bands entertained attendees with live music. Photo by Becky Gorman.
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- Preservation Kentucky members socializing after the annual meeting. Photo by Becky Gorman.
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- Preservation Kentucky members enjoying themselves at the reception. Photo by Becky Gorman.
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- Edie Bingham is receives the Preservation Kentucky Award for Excellence in Preservation Education. Pictured from left to right are David Mohney, Daniel Vivian, Edie Bingham, and Preservation Kentucky Executive Director Rachel Kennedy. Photo by Becky Gorman.
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- Linda Bruckheimer receives the PK award for Excellence in Rural Preservation from David Morgan and Preservation Kentucky Executive Director Rachel Kennedy. Photo by Becky Gorman.
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- Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer speaking with one of the attendees. Photo by Becky Gorman.
Preservation Kentucky Annual Meeting and Reception
Posted: April 3, 2012 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: award, bruckheimer, edie, edith bingham, heritage, historic, honor, kentucky, louisville, preservation, whiskey row Leave a comment »Preservation Kentucky is pleased to announce its annual meeting and reception on April 13, 2012. The annual meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m., with the reception to follow immediately afterwards. The event is open to the public. Preservation Kentucky will honor two stalwart advocates of historic preservation, Edith Bingham and Linda Bruckheimer, at the meeting. Please join us for an opportunity to celebrate the lives and activism of two remarkable women and make plans for the future of historic preservation in the Commonwealth.
Location: Whiskey Row Lofts Theater and Gallery, 131 West Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky.
Cash bar featuring Kentucky bourbon, beer, and wine.
Hor d’oeuvres by Doc Crowe’s Southern Smokehouse.
Music by the River Sirens, Company Sons, and the Lead-Based Pickers.
$5 donations suggested.
Art work by Kentucky Artists for Sale. Portion of the proceeds to be donated to Preservation Kentucky.
RSVP at info@preservationkentucky.org or (502) 871-4570.
