Legion Park - Deer Pound
In 1904, the caretaker reported the 14 deer, 3 of which were bucks, were in excellent condition.
County Jail
Foot of St Elizabeth St
R. V. Monarch House - DCHS - 4
Monarch house was used as DCHS during these years
R. V. Monarch House - DCHS - 3
R. V. Monarch House - DCHS - 2
R. V. Monarch House - DCHS - 1
Robert E. Lee School - Cafeteria
W 2nd St - Early 1930s
Lock & Dam #46
The work began on #46 in 1923 and operated until 1975. The cost was $3.5M
Taken in Nov 1938 while completing alterations
Lock & Dam 46
Taken Aug 1939. Lock & Dam #46 with lockhouse on the hill.
"Blue Bridge" - 1939 Construction
Built from both side inward
Cantilevered until they met
Crossing over Yellow Bank Island
4,805 tons of steel, 26,520 cubic yards of concrete. Hunter Steel Co out of Pittsburgh did the steel work.
Riverboat Docked at Riverfront
at Owensboro
Fairgrounds - Harness Racing
Fairgrounds south of 18th between Triplett and Breckenridge
Owensboro Street Dept
Installing sewers
Paving Streets
Sometime pre-1934
George Washinton School
Formerly Third Street School - 309-315 E 3rd St where the Parking Lot is for WaxWorks is now.
Built in 1887, added on to in 1894, 1906 and 1936. Located at 820 W 3rd St. Later, Goodloe was here.
Built in 1855 at the corner of Jackson & 8th St for $2,500. Operated until the Paul Dunbar School was built in 1922..
