Press
ARB approves First Corinthian community center, historic house moving
Letter: Find an alternative to preserve Broadway Bridge - 3/16/2020
'Save your own damn bridge'; Non-profit says Broadway Bridge can be salvaged - 2/20/2020
Dedicated to saving bridges across the country, the nonprofit organization (Workin' Bridges) was hired by the Franklin County Trust for Historic Preservation and WalkBike Frankfort to explore how Frankfort can save the historic Broadway Bridge. - https://www.state-journal.com/news/save-your-own-damn-bridge-non-profit-says-broadway-bridge/article_5378fdfc-5453-11ea-9190-b76702a95897.html
FOCUS: The history behind a historic property marked for industrial development - 2/14/2020
According to an application to add the Blanton-Crutcher Farm to the National Register of Historic Places, the farm has been known by several names, including the Maryland Farm. The application was dated 1975 and was among documents about the farm compiled by the Capital City Museum. The application said that the farm had agricultural and architectural significance. https://www.state-journal.com/news/focus-the-history-behind-a-historic-property-marked-for-industrial-development/article_32741f1a-4f49-11ea-a810-0fe7ff6d7513.html
FOCUS: Process to notify public of possible demolitions of historic places could be made - 11/8/2019
Members of the Franklin County Trust for Historic Preservation have been meeting with county government staff about creating a process that would give citizens notice of historic places that are up for demolition. https://www.state-journal.com/news/focus-process-to-notify-public-of-possible-demolitions-of-historic/article_1a575444-0253-11ea-95d6-374ef7ceea19.html
Franklin County Trust for Historic Preservation presents 2019 Martha Moore Awards - 9/21/2019
Four local projects earn Martha Moore Historic Preservation awards - 10/23/2018
Franklin County Trust for Historic Preservation presents awards - 10/3/2017
The Franklin County Trust for Historic Preservation presented four recipients the Martha Moore Award for Historic Preservation at its board meeting in August. Craig Potts, Kentucky’s state historic Preservation Officer, introduced each awardee and Betsy Hatfield, executive director of preservation Kentucky, provided closing remarks. The recipients were presented with FCTHP plaques by Martha Moore, who founded the trust with like-minded individuals to save and restore the Glenn Willis House. - https://www.state-journal.com/spectrum/franklin-county-trust-for-historic-preservation-presents-awards/article_37faf301-9c53-517e-bba9-078e994baedc.html
Franklin County Historic Trust recognizes 5 properties that are best for rehabilitation - 6/9/2015
Old Y’s historic value is certain - 3/22/2014
The question of historic value always enters into the discussion when a building is threatened. This raises the question: What is the difference between an old building and a historic building? - https://www.state-journal.com/opinion/old-y-s-historic-value-is-certain/article_53ebd8c3-e3c2-5dc6-aec3-2e56493a55bc.html
Frankfort Cemetery Opens Chapel to Public for First Time in Two Decades - 1/29/2014
The Franklin County Trust for Historic Preservation presented the second 2014 Preserve Franklin County grant award to the Frankfort Cemetery, at the ceremony. https://kycapitalliving.com/tag/franklin-county-trust-for-historic-preservation/
Group wants Fountain to Flow Again - 9/7/2008
Lexington Herald Leader - https://www.kentucky.com/latest-news/article43974174.html