Tag Archives: Kentucky

Bourbon Barrel Brewed Beer in Lexington

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The Lexington Brewing Co., saw a in Northside street,  was revived in 1999, restoring a craft beer tradition amid the rolling hills of Kentucky’s bourbon. Bourbon barrels in brewing beer became a hallmark of Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. and paved the way for other quality barrel-aged beers.

Lexington Bourbon

First Presbyterian Church

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The First Presbyterian Church in Lexington, Kentucky, is a historic church. It was designed by the important Lexington architect Cincinnatus Shryock, who was also an elder at First Church.

The original congregational name was Mount Zion Church, founded in 1784, making it one of the oldest churches in Lexington, KY. The name was changed when they moved to the present-day building in 1874.

First Presbyterian Church Plaque

First Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church Doors

Old Morrison Building

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Walking on the streets of Northside, Lexington, Kentucky, we saw buildings with pillars.

Built from 1830 to 1834, this Greek Revival-style building was designed by Gideon Shryock to serve as the main building of Transylvania University. It replaced the university’s former main building, which was destroyed by fire in 1829.  Affectionately known as Old Morrison, the building has served many purposes on the Transylvania campus; it has been an administration building, academic building, and chapel.

Old Morrison 

Another building with pillars and red doors.

Side View of Building with Pillars

Visiting Northside District Lexington – Opera House

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After exploring nature at Hisle Farm, we visited the northside district of Lexington, Kentucky. The Northside is a historic neighborhood immediately to the north of Lexington’s urban center and, as such, its history is intertwined with the city as a whole.

Restored to its 1887 glory, the Lexington Opera House offers something for everyone: ballet, opera, children’s productions, family shows, comedy, music, and national Broadway tours. Recognized by the National Register of Historic Places, the Lexington Opera House serves as a premiere performing arts center in the region.

Opera House

Abundant Goldenrods

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Goldenrod is a prevalent plant. It is found across several continents, including Europe, Asia, North Africa, and North America. Goldenrod is the flower of several states, and this particular species is Kentucky’s state flower.

Solidago, or Goldenrod, is a genus of herbaceous perennials in the aster family with up to 120 species and numerous cultivars. It displays small, bright yellow flowers in dense clusters on top of tall stems from July through September.

Goldenrods Against the Sky

Goldenrods Against the Clouds