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Vintage Pretty Gritty day! 

These ladies had the right idea – get out and enjoy the snow (if you can brave the cold!)

Left: Polly Harrison (daughter of former Louisville Mayor William B. Harrison) stands in the snow with skis. 1936. 

Right: Woman stands in [what appears to be] Cherokee Park wearing a suit, hat, and fur muff. Circa 1910.

Thanks to the University of Louisville Photo Archives. 


Kid ‘N Play. Lucas on E. Market Street, visiting from NYC with the hip-hop/arts group Tribe NYC. 

Walkman = Concrete Schoolyard by Jurassic 5 


We haven’t posted a vintage Pretty Gritty in a while, so lets take a walk back in time to 194? to the Portland neighborhood. I wonder what you had to do to win the popularity contest? Great variation of dresses, none the less. 

Thanks to the UofL Photo Archives. 

Walkman= Popular by Nada Surf


Daydream believer. Forecastle 2013. Spotted by Amber

Pick up a copy of Louisville Magazine’s August issue for the 2 page Forecastle style spread!


Vintage Pretty Gritty Day!

Who’s ready for swim season? Bathing Beauties at Fontaine Ferry Park in 1935. 

Where do you swim in town, around town? The quarry seems like a bust. 

Thanks to the UofL Photographic Archives!