Perspectives of the Bourbon Stockyards
- The Bourbon Stockyards started out in 1834, as a hotel for farmers as well as a place to hold their livestock. By 1875, with newly built facilities, the area became known as the Bourbon Stockyards company. It became a place for farmers to sale and trade livestock. The stockyards were located at Main and Johnson Street in downtown Louisville. The area was known for the economic importance it has played in history of the but that isn’t the only legacy left behind. This exhibit is going to give different perspectives from individuals who experienced the stockyards, presented with pictures, texts, and oral histories. We will learn what happens when you live or work near the community surrounding the stockyards and some of the interesting issues they dealt with.
Credits
Created by Jenny Simpson. Thanks given to the Main Street Association and the University of Louisville Digital Archives.