Old Louisville in AutumnSecond Street
On Second Street, the homes are a bit smaller than on Third, Fourth and St. James Court, and are the former residences of Louisville's 19th Century merchant class. One notices a large number of Romanesque structures, but the other architectural styles of Old Louisville are also well represented here. Second Street is known for its trees, the stately trees that shade the avenue during the summer as well as the large number of Bradford Pears that bring forth a dazzling multitude of white blossoms in early spring. Second Street today seems to be the street for gardeners. Although some of the loveliest gardens hide in privacy behind the homes, many spill out to the street, with ivy, impatiens and even tropical style plantings giving pleasure to those who stroll by.
1300 Block:
An example of those trees that may block the view, especially on a quick drive-by
Cheating a bit...view from 2nd Street down Ormsby to 1st Street
View of 19th Century merchant houisng
Sturdy masonry homes of a solid middle class
2nd Street Gothic and Romansque
1400 Block:
A vacant lot converted into a park and playground
A Romanesque doorway
A bit of patriotism in a shady front garden
More Romanesque houses, 2nd and Burnett
3rd Street Thumbnails
Belgravia & 4th Street Thumbnails
St. James Court and Central Park Thumbnails
