Tom Moore Paris, Ky. Photographic Collection
Abstract
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Tom Moore Paris, Ky. Photographic Collection
- Date
- 1909
- Extent
- 0.25 Cubic Feet
- Subjects
- Paris (Ky.) -- History.
- Bourbon County (Ky.) -- History.
- Preferred Citation
- 2002av001: [identification of item], Tom Moore Paris Ky. Photographic Collection, 1909, University of Kentucky Special Collections Research Center.
- Repository
- University of Kentucky
Collection Overview
- Biography / History
- Paris, Kentucky, 17 miles from Lexington, is located in historic Bourbon County. Long famous for the production of thoroughbred horses and Bourbon whisky (which was named after the county) ceased production of the famous Kentucky liquor following the advent of Prohibition and never resumed after its repeal. However, the county is still home to over 90 horse farms. The courthouse depicted in one of the photos, built in 1908, is the fourth County courthouse built on the same site and renowned as one of the most beautiful in the state. All three of its predecessors were destroyed by fire. The dome features murals of the four seasons in farming in Bourbon County. The county's abundant supply of salt and quality water, coupled with an abundance of fertile farmland, has attracted inhabitants for untold centuries.
- Scope and Content
- The Tom Moore Paris, Ky. Photographic Collection (dated 1909; 0.25 cubic feet; 22 items) consists of silver gelatin print photographs of downtown Paris, Kentucky, including the Opera House, Carnegie Library, L & N Railroad Bridge, and other points of local interest. The photographs were taken approximately 1909 by local photographer Tom Moore and hand-assembled by Moore into an album. These snapshots offer a rare glimpse into the history of a small Kentucky city in the early 1900's.
Restrictions on Access and Use
- Conditions Governing Access
- Collection is open to researchers by appointment.
- Use Restrictions
- Property rights reside with the University of Kentucky. The University of Kentucky holds the copyright for materials created in the course of business by University of Kentucky employees. Copyright for all other materials has not been assigned to the University of Kentucky. For information about permission to reproduce or publish, please contact Special Collections.
Contents of the Collection
"Court House"; handwritten on front of photographic mounting, 1909
"Court House Square"; handwritten on back of photographic mounting, 1909
"Elks' Building"; handwritten on front of photographic mounting, 1909
"Episcopal Church and Engine House"; handwritten on back of photographic mounting, 1909
"Court Day Crowd"; handwitten on front of photographic mounting, 1909
"Carnegie Library"; handwritten on back of photographic mounting, 1909
"14th and Main Sts"; handwritten on front of photographic mounting, 1909
"Christian Church"; handwritten on back of photographic mounting, 1909
"Confederate Monument"; handwritten on front of photographic mounting, 1909
"Fire Department"; handwritten on back of photographic mounting, 1909
"Paris Milling Co."; handwritten on front of photographic mounting, 1909
"Bourbon Female College"; handwritten on back of photographic mounting, 1909
"Opera House"; handwritten on front of photographic mounting, 1909
"*8th and Bourbon Sts Looking North"; handwritten on back of photographic mounting, 1909
"L & N Railroad Bridge"; handwritten on front of photographic mounting, 1909
"Methodist Church"; handwritten on back of photographic mounting, 1909
"5th and Main Sts."; handwritten on front of photographic mounting, 1909
"L & N Passenger Depot"; handwritten on back of photographic mounting, 1909
"Post Office"; handwritten on front of photographic mounting, 1909
"Interurban Car"; handwritten on back of photographic mounting, 1909
"Main St"; handwritten on front of photographic mounting, 1909
"High Street"; handwritten on back of photographic mounting, 1909
Album covers, front and back, back cover includes handwritten note from Tom Moore, 1909
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