A judge has ruled that the city does not have to reinstall the John B. Castleman statue to its long-time location, finding that the mayor “can remove the statute at will.”
He lived in Louisville and attended the first Derby in 1875. He eventually bought Churchill Downs.
It's a strange thing to see someone you knew in the flesh cast in bronze. I can tell you it's a wonderful representation and a poor substitute.
The piece will be located in a plaza area on the north side of the saddling paddock, which will allow guests to take pictures with it with the iconic Twin Spires in the background.
Aside from her status as a music icon, Parton is a lifelong philanthropist.
Gov. Andy Beshear called the statue a divisive symbol, saying it has to go.
Churchill got this one right.
He also says he doesn't want to sweep history under the rug and opposes removing Hamilton from ten dollar bill.
The Historic Properties Advisory Commission agreed to accept written comments until July 29 and then meet again on August 5.