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Title	Republic Building.
Contributors	Joseph & Joseph (architect) Caufield & Shook (photographer)
Description	Address: 429 W. Walnut Street (now Muhammad Ali Blvd.). The Republic Building, using glazed terra cotta as both surfacing and decorative elements, was one of the first buildings designed by Joseph & Joseph. The building is eleven stories with brick and stone construction. The street scene includes a horse and carriage, an automobile and a trolley. Signs on the building read "For Rent... Brand Frazier Co.... Realty Bldg." If you look closely at the first floor windows you'll see a display of lamps and retractable canopies over the windows. To the left of the Republic Building is a church with stained glass windows, and a clock inset into a tall steeple. On the National Register of Historic Places since 1982. Stamped on front: Caufield & Shook Louisville. Handwritten on back: 3rd & Chestnut.
Subject	Buildings Churches Canopies Stores & shops Republic Building (Louisville, Ky.)
Location Depicted	Jefferson County (Ky.) Louisville (Ky.) Muhammad Ali Boulevard (Louisville, Ky.) Central Business District (Louisville, Ky.)
Date Original	1912
Object Type	Photographic prints
Source	8 x 10 in. b&w photographic print. Item no. ULPA 1984.01.087 in the Joseph & Joseph Collection, University of Louisville Photographic Archives.
Citation Information	See http://digital.library.louisville.edu/cdm/description/collection/kyimages#conditions for guidance on citing this item. To cite the digital version, add its Reference URL (found by following the link in the header above the digital file).
Collection	Images of Kentucky and Environs
Collection Website	http://digital.library.louisville.edu/cdm/landingpage/collection/kyimages/
Digital Publisher	University of Louisville Photographic Archives
Format	image/jpeg
Ordering Information	To order a reproduction, inquire about permissions, or for information about prices see: http://louisville.edu/library/archives/copying.html/. Please cite the Image Number when ordering.
Image Number	ULPA 1984.01.087
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