Woke up this
morning to the sound of cargo planes in the far off distance and the occasional
automobile on the “new cut road” (early morning don’t ask) as it was referred to
nearly 100 years ago. Not much more than
a muddy wagon road periodically flooded by that pesky little stream called the
Ohio River. Today we.re putting on the
final touches on our shopping, parks and entertainment venues for the New Cut
Trolley Hop while 100 years ago south Louisvillians were clearing field and
raising tents for the eagerly awaited Chautauqua events, a popular series of
events at that time.
During 100
years the Auburndale Improvement Club has been replaced by the Auburndale
Neighborhood Association, the roadhouses that became notorious during
prohibition are no longer here (although liquor sales available just extended)
and that pesky Ohio is behind the floodwall.
Some things remain the same. We
still read the morning Courier-Journal, experience the warmth of South
Louisville hospitality, and feast upon the beauty of Iroquois Park from my
front door.
We’re not
raising tents for a Chautauqua, but rolling out the trolleys. We’ll see you tomorrow. We’re rolling out the carpet and showcasing
our best.
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