Edgewood Manor Subdivision 1988
Front page of the October 1987 Call of the Pewee
Egewood Manor subdivision ignited a firestorm of protest when developers Greg Esposito, Ellery Esposito and David Adams proposed to tear down Edgewood, one of Pewee Valley's oldest and most historic homes. The controversy birthed an historic preservation movement that not only saved Edgewood from the wrecking ball, but more importantly resulted in the formation of the city's National Historic Register Districts and the publication of Historic Pewee Valley in 1991.
The October 1987 Call of the Pewee reported:
... At least 50 town residents, distressed that the "history" in historical Pewee Valley is disappearing, met Oct. 9th at the Firehouse to organize and work toward preserving homes and districts of historical significance in Pewee Valley and Oldham County. Robert Polsgrove and Claudia Brown from the Kentucky Heritage Council met with the group and will assist in documenting and registering historical sites in Our Town. Although registration does not prevent the owner from altering or demolishing property, it legally identifies and recognizes its historical importance and is the first step in encouraging preservation...
The October 1987 Call of the Pewee reported:
... At least 50 town residents, distressed that the "history" in historical Pewee Valley is disappearing, met Oct. 9th at the Firehouse to organize and work toward preserving homes and districts of historical significance in Pewee Valley and Oldham County. Robert Polsgrove and Claudia Brown from the Kentucky Heritage Council met with the group and will assist in documenting and registering historical sites in Our Town. Although registration does not prevent the owner from altering or demolishing property, it legally identifies and recognizes its historical importance and is the first step in encouraging preservation...
Courtesy of Angela Lasseigne
