Fountain Square

The Barr Building

I don’t know if it’s obvious, but I really like architecture, even if I don’t always know the proper words to describe what I’m looking at. Our walk around Fountain Square in downtown Bowling Green was a real treat for me, because there were so many gorgeous buildings to admire. As is usually the case, one building, in particular, really caught me eye…the Barr Building

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It’s really quite a small little building, and rather dwarfed by its neighbors on either side. But the level of detail on it is stunning:

The Barr Building was built in the 1890s in the Italianate style, and features an iron clad facade. Both stores and offices have occupied this building over the years, and the current tenant, Barbara Stewart Interiors, has called this space home since the 1970s.

Fountain Square

The heart of downtown Bowling Green, Kentucky, is at Fountain Square, the center of which is a beautiful park. I loved seeing all the old architecture when we walked around after the distillery tour we went on.

Markel Family Summer Vacation–Days One and Two

Last Monday, we packed up the car, and headed out for almost a week for our first-ever Markel family vacation. Our first stop was Bowling Green, KY, to visit Ryan’s parents. The first day was pretty much driving and family time, plus the children got to go bowling, ride bumper cars, and play skee ball without me, much to my chagrin!

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On day two, we toured the National Corvette Museum, a place I had never been before. It was fun seeing all of the cars, and terrifying seeing how large the sink hole that had swallowed up several of the cars there had been!

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We also visited the Corsair distillery to learn how whiskey is made. We’re very familiar with the beer brewing process, but this was something totally different. I was very impressed with how efficient their very small operation is!

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The distillery is located on the Fountain Square in downtown Bowling Green, so we walked around there a bit, as well. There were many beautiful old buildings to admire!

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And we stopped by Western Kentucky University, Grandpa’s alma mater, to see the campus and admire the beautiful view from the top of the hill!

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