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Scripps Center Skyscraper – Cincinnati – Ohio

Scripps Center Skyscraper - Cincinnati - Ohio

Scripps Center Skyscraper in Cincinnati, Ohio. The high rise building is the 4th largest building in the city and distinct feature of the city urban center, and skyline. At 468 feet it has 35 stories, and 500,000 feet of office space. It was built in 1990. It is part of the central business district, and is across the road from the stadiums for the Cincinnati Cylones Hockey Team, and Reds Baseball Team.

Historic Seelbach Hotel – Louisville – Kentucky

Historic Seelbach Hotel - Louisville - Kentucky

The Seelbach is a historic hotel that opened in 1905 in Louisville, Kentucky. Built by brothers Louis and Otto Seelbach, the Seelbach was intended to be their version of a grand hotel, similar to what they were familiar with in European cities. The hotel was designed in the French Renaissance style, and has seen numerous notable guests over the years, including F. Scott Fitzgerald, who drew inspiration from his stay, and incorporated aspects of the hotel’s design in part of his novel the Great Gatsby. Other guests include Robin Williams, Elvis Presley, Russell Crowe, Julia Child and Donnie Wahlberg.

Wooden Door – Historic Butchertown Neighborhood – Louisville – Kentucky

Wooden Door - Historic Butchertown Neighborhood - Louisville - Kentucky

An elaborate wooden door in the historic Butchertown neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky. Butchertown as the name might suggest was a old meat packing district within the city of Louisville, with houses dating back to the 1820. A number of these houses remain, many of them well cared for by current residents. Particular spots of interest are Washington St, and Story Ave, the latter of which was part of the old Louisville and Lexington Turnpike.