Young Men's Christian associations; Buildings; Youth organizations; Electric signs; Signs (Notices)
Exterior view of YMCA Central Branch, Third Street and Broadway, Louisville, Kentucky. Seven-story, wide brick building with a tall first floor featuring domed windows, above which "Young Men's Christian Association" is carved. The roof...
Trucks; Vehicles; Advertising; Advertisements; Beverage industry
Line of eight Pepsi-Cola delivery trucks parked outside the Yellow Cab Truck Rental facility at Ninth and Liberty Streets, Louisville, Kentucky. Each truck cab is marked "Pepsi-Cola Louisville Bottlers WA.6023", and each truck panel...
Taxicabs; Advertising; Advertisements; Petroleum industry
Socony-Vacuum Oil Company advertisement on back of Louisville, Kentucky taxi cab, in circular frame patented by William E. Whaley; advertisement reads: "Stop at the sign of Friendly Service," with Socony Vacuum sign and flying pegasus....
Taxicabs; Advertising; Advertisements; Cigarette industry; Men
Zephyr Cigarette advertisement placed atop Marvels cigarette advertisement on back of Louisville, Kentucky taxi cab, in circular frame patented by William E. Whaley; advertisement reads: "Smoke The New Zephyr Cigarettes, Lighter Than Ocean...
Theaters; Cultural facilities; Building construction
Exterior view of frame of Loew's Theatre at 625 S. Fourth Street, Louisville, Kentucky. This building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 and is currently known as The Louisville Palace. Title supplied by cataloger.
Theaters; Cultural facilities; Building construction
Exterior view of frame of Loew's Theatre at 625 S. Fourth Street, Louisville, Kentucky, showing stacks of building supplies. This building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 and is currently known as The Louisville...
Wooden chairs, wooden floor, and Bibles on the altar of a church appear to be covered in powdery mold, possibly caused by flooding during the 1937 Ohio River flood. Title supplied by cataloger.
Young woman wearing white shirt, string tie, and knickers stands before a sheet backdrop holding a trophy, upon which can be read, in part, "Kentucky State Champions." Title supplied by cataloger.
Uptown Theatre and surrounding businesses, 1500 block of Bardstown Road (at the corner of Bardstown Road and Eastern Parkway), Louisville, Kentucky; marquee advertises 1929 film "Where East is East." Other businesses on the block include...
Distilling industry; Industrial facilities; Stills (Distilleries); Equipment; Men
Four men in suits admire taps atop tubs of alcohol. General Distillers Corporation was located at 1726 Mellwood Avenue in Louisville, Kentucky. Title supplied by cataloger.
Distilling industry; Industrial facilities; Stills (Distilleries); Equipment; Men
Man wearing jumpsuit adjusts valve on equipment used in distilling process, observed by man in dark suit and hat. Barrels are visible at left. General Distillers Corporation was located at 1726 Mellwood Avenue in Louisville, Kentucky. Title...
Distilling industry; Industrial facilities; Stills (Distilleries); Equipment; Men
Man wearing jumpsuit over shirt and tie adjusts valve on equipment used in distilling process. Barrels are visible at left. General Distillers Corporation was located at 1726 Mellwood Avenue in Louisville, Kentucky. Title supplied by cataloger.
Theaters; Motion picture theaters; Cultural facilities; Buildings; Drugstores; ; Delicatessens
Uptown Theatre and surrounding businesses, 1500 block of Bardstown Road (at the corner of Bardstown Road and Eastern Parkway), Louisville, Kentucky; marquee advertises 1929 film "Where East is East." Other businesses on the block include ...
Interior of a building, possibly a church basement, severely damaged by flooding, likely the 1937 Ohio River flood. The floor is covered in water and debris, and furniture, interior panels, and even ceiling are damaged. Title supplied by cataloger.
Taxicabs; Advertising; Advertisements; Cigarette industry
Zephyr Cigarette advertisement on back of Louisville, Kentucky taxi cab, in circular frame patented by William E. Whaley; advertisement reads: "Smoke The New Zephyr Cigarettes, Lighter Than Ocean Breezes, 13 cents per package, 2 for 25...
Goodwill Industries of America; Charitable organizations; Stores & shops; Buildings; Trucks; Vehicles; Men
Four delivery vehicles, each staffed by two men, are parked outside the Louisville Goodwill Industries store at 214-218 S. 8th Street. The license plates on the fronts of the cars indicate that this photo was taken in 1931. Title supplied by...
Theaters; Motion picture theaters; Cultural facilities; Buildings; Advertisements; Signs (Notices); Electric signs
Facade of the Towers Theatre (later Knox Theatre), located at 331 W. Oak Street, Louisville, Kentucky. Posters for films "Now Playing," "Padlocked" and "Mismates," indicate a date of 1926, although...
Taxicabs; Advertising; Advertisements; Cigarette industry
Marvels cigarette advertisement on back of Louisville, Kentucky taxi cab, in circular frame patented by William E. Whaley; advertisement reads: "Smoke Marvels they are marvelous 20 cigarettes 10 cents." Title supplied by cataloger.
