My Brother moved from Scotland to Ashland in the Summer of 2003 and although Scotland was always his home he loved Ashland and it's people, he worked in Ashland delivering Chinese Take Away Food, he was also a valet at King's Daughter Hospital for several years. I came over from Scotland between 2003 and 2014 on 8 different occasions and fell in love with Ashland and Kentucky in general. Unfortunately, 2014 was going to be my final visit due to health issues. My brother passed away in November of 2019 and as per his wishes, he lays buried in Ashland. He was a member of Holy Family Roman Catholic Church in Ashland and it was from there where he took his final journey through the Town that he loved to his final resting place. I am very sad that I will never be back in Kentucky but still have many friends and acquaintances that I keep in touch with through Facebook. So, to all you citizens of Ashland, I want to tell you that you have a beautiful town and Ashlanders are amongst the friendliest people I have ever met.
Thank you for your kind comments about our city and sharing your brother's story with us. My wife is a Skaggs whose family emigrated from Scotland and settled in Appalachia many years ago. Our famous Kentucky Bluegrass music can be traced back to early Scottish settlers. Many of us have Scottish ancestry, so it's not surprising your brother found a home away from home in Kentucky. I'm very sorry for the recent loss of your brother. God Bless.
At 0:22 is the new riverfront facility to the east of the two bridges crossing the Ohio River. At 0:36 is the pond they finally built near the east end of Central Park, so now there's a water supply for the squirrels (and some fish live in the pond). At 0:42 is some of the grounds in Central Park with Lexington Avenue to the left and, in the distance, the homes along 17th Street facing the park. At 0:55 is Winchester Avenue at 13th Street, facing west on Winchester Avenue near the Paramount theatre (now a performing arts center). At 1:06 is the music pavilion in Central Park, named after Professor John "Pop" Lewis, a prominent band leader and music teacher in Ashland. At 1:38 is the tennis center at Oakview Road and 13th Street. At 1:51 s Putnam Stadium, where most of Ashland's football games are played. It used to be part of Putnam Junior High School, which was re-named Verity Middle School and now, I think, is Ashland Middle School. The stadium has been renovated several times. The school is on the left. At 2:04 are the two bridges crossing the Ohio River, replacing the old Ben Williamson Bridge. At 2:23 is 17th and Greenup Avenue, viewing southward. On the left is the Ashland City Building and in the middle is the long-awaited new Police station for the city. Behind the City Building, between the building and the First Baptist Church, is the old Studebaker dealership (I think, as it's been decades), and later the offices of the Daily Independent newspaper. More above ... I'm running out of space. And this is a great video presentation, Everett.
I watched the video and it has been of a great benefit to me as to what to do with my life after I retire. I have been away from Ashland since I left in 1976. As I watched this video it made me sure that this beautiful place is where I want to be. Colorado Springs has been good to me as far as my career but Ashland has always been my heart and my roots. You did a great job by providing such dramatic scenery. From a fun note, I had been on the roof of the First American Bank building twice at night, but I had never seen the top of the Ashland Oil building, now I know. THANKS!
PART TWO: At 2:36 Gibbs TrueValue on 13th Street. For decades, Gibbs' building was on the site of the parking lot, and was finally torn down in favor of the newer facility. 2:51 shows another view of the pond in Central Park. This is not a complete identification of all the locations, just a few of note. Well done, Mr. Reeves.
My Brother moved from Scotland to Ashland in the Summer of 2003 and although Scotland was always his home he loved Ashland and it's people, he worked in Ashland delivering Chinese Take Away Food, he was also a valet at King's Daughter Hospital for several years. I came over from Scotland between 2003 and 2014 on 8 different occasions and fell in love with Ashland and Kentucky in general. Unfortunately, 2014 was going to be my final visit due to health issues. My brother passed away in November of 2019 and as per his wishes, he lays buried in Ashland. He was a member of Holy Family Roman Catholic Church in Ashland and it was from there where he took his final journey through the Town that he loved to his final resting place.
I am very sad that I will never be back in Kentucky but still have many friends and acquaintances that I keep in touch with through Facebook. So, to all you citizens of Ashland, I want to tell you that you have a beautiful town and Ashlanders are amongst the friendliest people I have ever met.
Thank you for your kind comments about our city and sharing your brother's story with us. My wife is a Skaggs whose family emigrated from Scotland and settled in Appalachia many years ago. Our famous Kentucky Bluegrass music can be traced back to early Scottish settlers. Many of us have Scottish ancestry, so it's not surprising your brother found a home away from home in Kentucky. I'm very sorry for the recent loss of your brother. God Bless.
At 0:22 is the new riverfront facility to the east of the two bridges crossing the Ohio River. At 0:36 is the pond they finally built near the east end of Central Park, so now there's a water supply for the squirrels (and some fish live in the pond). At 0:42 is some of the grounds in Central Park with Lexington Avenue to the left and, in the distance, the homes along 17th Street facing the park. At 0:55 is Winchester Avenue at 13th Street, facing west on Winchester Avenue near the Paramount theatre (now a performing arts center). At 1:06 is the music pavilion in Central Park, named after Professor John "Pop" Lewis, a prominent band leader and music teacher in Ashland. At 1:38 is the tennis center at Oakview Road and 13th Street. At 1:51 s Putnam Stadium, where most of Ashland's football games are played. It used to be part of Putnam Junior High School, which was re-named Verity Middle School and now, I think, is Ashland Middle School. The stadium has been renovated several times. The school is on the left. At 2:04 are the two bridges crossing the Ohio River, replacing the old Ben Williamson Bridge. At 2:23 is 17th and Greenup Avenue, viewing southward. On the left is the Ashland City Building and in the middle is the long-awaited new Police station for the city. Behind the City Building, between the building and the First Baptist Church, is the old Studebaker dealership (I think, as it's been decades), and later the offices of the Daily Independent newspaper. More above ... I'm running out of space. And this is a great video presentation, Everett.
I watched the video and it has been of a great benefit to me as to what to do with my life after I retire. I have been away from Ashland since I left in 1976. As I watched this video it made me sure that this beautiful place is where I want to be. Colorado Springs has been good to me as far as my career but Ashland has always been my heart and my roots. You did a great job by providing such dramatic scenery. From a fun note, I had been on the roof of the First American Bank building twice at night, but I had never seen the top of the Ashland Oil building, now I know. THANKS!
If the last fond memories you have of Ashland is from 1976, you’re definitely not gonna like it now.
The person at the end of the video sounds like Morgan freeman.
PART TWO: At 2:36 Gibbs TrueValue on 13th Street. For decades, Gibbs' building was on the site of the parking lot, and was finally torn down in favor of the newer facility. 2:51 shows another view of the pond in Central Park. This is not a complete identification of all the locations, just a few of note. Well done, Mr. Reeves.
And now someone credit the composer of the music.
My birthplace