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Posted Dec 10, 2022, 4:39 PM
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Thanks everyone for your comments! I really appreciate them!!
LAsam & mrnyc: There are significant plans to expand Bridge Park to both the north and the south (on the east side of the river). While the current phase is mostly 5 and 6 story buildings, both new phases are planned to include buildings in the 12-14 story range. While I really appreciate what they've done at Bridge Park, with the beautiful pedestrian bridge, the city market and number of restaurants, the architecture is pretty basic and monochromatic. Hopefully the new phases will have more variety of design.
Anyway, Covington, Kentucky is a city directly south of Cincinnati. It was founded in 1815 and currently has a population of 41,000. In 1860 it had 16,000 residents, which increased to 65,000 in 1930 (its peak). It has three major commercial nodes--the traditional downtown which aligns Madison Avenue, the Mainstrasse area along Main Street and the riverfront area (which is probably a northern extension of downtown but feels very different).
Wunderbar, Covington, Kentucky by Todd Jacobson, on Flickr
Turkey Reuben at Wunderbar, Covington, KY by Todd Jacobson, on Flickr
Dotty's, Lee Street, Covington, KY by Todd Jacobson, on Flickr
Pike Street is a diagonal street heading northwest to Madison Avenue. Where they meet is the heart of downtown Covington. I think downtown Covington is almost like Over-the-Rhine of 20 years ago--an unpolished gem of interesting 19th century storefronts and buildings. Looking north along Madison Avenue, it's easy to see the Carew Tower in downtown Cincinnati across the river. No doubt there was a streetcar that connected the two in the early-mid 20th century. It would be interesting to see if the Cincinnati Streetcar could be extended southward to downtown Covington.
Pike Street, Covington, Kentucky by Todd Jacobson, on Flickr
Buttercup Cake House, West Pike Street, Covington, Kentucky by Todd Jacobson, on Flickr
Sam's Ice Cream & Candy, Pike Street, Covington, Kentucky by Todd Jacobson, on Flickr
Madison Avenue, downtown Covington, Kentucky by Todd Jacobson, on Flickr
Madison Avenue, downtown Covington, Kentucky by Todd Jacobson, on Flickr
Signs along Madison Avenue, downtown Covington, Kentucky by Todd Jacobson, on Flickr
Madison Theater, downtown Covington, Kentucky by Todd Jacobson, on Flickr
Sims Appliances Furniture, Madison Avenue, downtown Covington, Kentucky by Todd Jacobson, on Flickr
Madison Avenue, downtown Covington, Kentucky by Todd Jacobson, on Flickr
Madison & Pike, downtown Covington, Kentucky by Todd Jacobson, on Flickr
Madison Avenue, downtown Covington, Kentucky by Todd Jacobson, on Flickr
(former) Liberty National Bank, Madison Avenue, downtown Covington, Kentucky by Todd Jacobson, on Flickr
Mother of God Roman Catholic Church, Covington, Kentucky by Todd Jacobson, on Flickr
Motch Clock, Madison Avenue at Pike Street, downtown Covington, Kentucky by Todd Jacobson, on Flickr
Madison Avenue at Pike Street, downtown Covington, Kentucky by Todd Jacobson, on Flickr
Casse Frocks Storefront, Pike Street, Covington, Kentucky by Todd Jacobson, on Flickr
Pike Street & Madison Avenue, downtown Covington, Kentucky by Todd Jacobson, on Flickr
Covington Buildings, Pike Street by Todd Jacobson, on Flickr
Pike Street Storefronts & Sidewalk obstacle course, Covington, Kentucky by Todd Jacobson, on Flickr
I didn't take many pictures of the area along the riverfront as it lacks the character and interest of the traditional downtown area. Below is a photo of the Covington Riverfront skyline from The Banks in Cincinnati.
Looking Across the Ohio River & Roebling Bridge to Covington, Kentucky by Todd Jacobson, on Flickr
Here's an older photo of the Covington Riverfront from the Carew Tower in 2007
Covington, KY from the Carew Tower, Cincinnati by Todd Jacobson, on Flickr
Back to 2022:
Covington Kentucky and the Ohio River by Todd Jacobson, on Flickr
Covington's Riverfront Skyline from Devou Park, Covington, KY by Todd Jacobson, on Flickr
We're now headed to the Mainstrasse area, which is just west of downtown. Great collection of 19th century homes and numerous bars and restaurants along Main Street:
Homes along Willard Street, Covington, Kentucky by Todd Jacobson, on Flickr
Main Street at 9th Street, Covington, Kentucky by Todd Jacobson, on Flickr
Main Street, Covington, Kentucky by Todd Jacobson, on Flickr
Shops & Homes along Main Street, Covington, KY by Todd Jacobson, on Flickr
Plaza along West 6th Street at Main Street, Covington, Kentucky by Todd Jacobson, on Flickr
Looking to Mother of God Roman Catholic Church from West 6th Street, Covington, KY by Todd Jacobson, on Flickr
Homes along West 6th Street, Covington, KY by Todd Jacobson, on Flickr
A few photos from areas just south of Covington:
Emerson's Bakery, Decoursey Avenue, Latonia, Kentucky by Todd Jacobson, on Flickr
Dari-Crest, Madison Avenue, Latonia, Kentucky by Todd Jacobson, on Flickr
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