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Title
Back In The Day
Artist
David Neace
Medium
Drawing - Colored Pencil
Description
This is one of the train stations in Versailles, Kentucky. It was built around 1886 and was part of the Lexington Extension for Louisville Southern.
This text are several bits from the National Historic Register and tells the story of the Lexington Extension. For a full read how this station was built use this link:
https://npgallery.nps.gov/GetAsset/1552fbef-cedd-4d62-bdb4-69b74eac6c6f
The story of the building of the Lexington Extension of the Louisville Southern Railroad is more than the story of building 25 miles of track to connect Lawrenceburg and Lexington. It is the story of the nation's first modern big business, railroads, and the competition to reach the rich eastern coalfields of Kentucky, of deals and money to be made. It reached far beyond Kentucky and Bennett H. Young to the financial empire of John Jacob Astor. The nominated segment of the Lexington Extension has statewide significance and is eligible under Criterion A under the context of railroads in Kentucky and under Criterion B for its association with Bennett Henderson Young.
The Lexington Extension
Well before the line connecting Louisville and Harrodsburg was complete, agents of the Louisville Southern began soliciting support for the Lexington Extension, which would connect Lawrenceburg to Lexington via Versailles. This line would, in conjunction with the track from Louisville already completed, offer direct competition to the Louisville & Nashville Railroad's Louisville-Lexington line. A referendum on the $ 100,000 bond issue held in Lexington on May 29,1888 was accompanied by accusations of vote buying on both sides. The Lexington Transcript seems to have been particularly outspoken. An editorial urged people to vote no on the bond issue because the contractors, Mason and Ford of Frankfort, were the lessees of the State prison and were building the Midway- Georgetown branch of the Louisville Southern with convict labor, and thereby denying jobs to local workers. The following day the Transcript reported that the Louisville Southern had paid $ 10 a vote and had offered one voter "a position on the railroad" and another voter $55. In spite of these accusations the referendum passed, although the issue was far from settled in the minds of some. In spite of the difficulties, which some laid at the door of the L&N, the building of the Lexington Extension went for- ward.17
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Dennis Baswell 21 Days Ago
Atlanta, Ga - United States
love these timeless old train depots lovely work David
McCormick, SC - United States
This image isn't so "back in the day" for some of us, lol. My rural town still has one right in the middle, next to the train track! So glad that they're being preserved in real life, as well as in your drawing.
Danville, KY - United States
David, such amazing CP painting...CONGRATULATIONS On your multiple features...LF
Cocoa, FL - United States
A marvelous rendering of this vintage depot !! I love the overhanging roof-line and arched supports.
Quakertown, PA - United States
Is time travel possible? Yes, just take a look at David Neace's artwork, he'll take you back in time! L/F
Sarasota, FL - United States
Your artwork is impeccable, David. A beautiful drawing of this nostalgic landmark train depot. L/tw/pin
Someplace , US - United States
Your exquisite detail with your color pencil work is wonderful with this nostalgic scene David. F/L.
Tuscaloosa, AL - United States
Hello David, this is a Magnificent Presentation of the old train station! Love How It Looks! L/F
NEW PORT RICHEY, FL - United States
Your talent never ceases to amaze David....well done my friend! L/F
Charles Town, WV - United States
Fantastic artwork ... such wonderful detail!!! Beautifully done!! l/f t
Voskresensk, Mo - Russian Federation
Amazing! Amazing job! Perfect picture for home, office and cafe! L. F.
Niceville, Fl - United States
A fabulous drawing showing your immense talent, David! And I appreciate your description of the history/description. l/f/t
Maple Heights, OH - United States
Congratulations! Your fantastic work is featured on the homepage of the Colored Pencil group.
Titusville, FL - United States
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
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