Historic buildings.
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Sydney Combs Papers
Collection
Identifier: 1988A004
Scope and Contents
This collection contains correspondence regarding the state acquisition of Cassius Marcellus Clay's estate from his descendants. Clay's estate is known as White Hall and is located in northern Madison County. The Capital City Heritage Commission, later renamed Kentucky Heritage Commission, was heavily involved on the state level trying to make White Hall a state shrine. Also found within this collection are various correspondence involving Senator John Sherman Cooper and his hard work of...
Dates:
1965 - 1974; Acquisition: 1982-07-02
Woodlawn Architectural Survey
Collection
Identifier: 2022A004
Scope and Contents
In 1995 Woodlawn, the historic home built by Green Clay for his daughter Pauline when she married William Rodes, was sold and moved to another county. Before it was dismantled, architect Eric Zabilka was able to complete a thorough survey of the home. These materials are his field notes, photographs, and drawings of individual features in the house. Also included are copies of documents that Zabilka compiled relating to the house and the families who lived there.
Dates:
1995; Acquisition: 2022-08-25