More books have been written about Old Louisville than any other neighborhood in Kentucky. Its stunning architecture annually draws thousands of visitors. But few have explored its human stories, its more colorful residents, its notorious scandals and murders, hidden treasures, forgotten lore. The lives of the people who have made it their home have often been obscured by its imposing façades and massive doors.
In Secrets of Old Louisville, David Williams has uncovered a wealth of stories no other book has explored. Along the way, he punctures a few urban legends that until now have been taken for granted.
Secrets of Old Louisville answers questions no other book has posed. Filled with historic and contemporary photographs, it is a colorful look at what makes Old Louisville one of the most fascinating neighborhoods in the country.