Vacant land in Smoketown donated by Louisville's prominent Hillerich family
This big, empty, fenced-in lot at the intersection of Preston Street and Finzer Street was the first Hillerich bat factory in the late 1800s, foreshadowing the Louisville Slugger of today. On June 15, 2022, it was announced that the Hillerich family would donate the land to the city. (WDRB photo)
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After sitting vacant for years, a property in Smoketown is getting new life, thanks to a huge gift from a prominent Louisville family.
Metro Council still has to approve the deal.
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While things are on track, Metro Council still has to approve the deal.
