Take a stroll with UofL Archivist Tom Owen to learn about Louisville’s founding along the Ohio River and early years of commerce along historic West Main Street. From varying architectural styles, to the start of the whiskey trade, to redevelopment of a special district, you will discover many facts about this city that sits at the crossroads of north and south, east and Midwest. 

 Tour begins at the Barrel on Main, located on the southwest corner of 4th and Main Streets.