Tyrone stone is a local limestone found around the Kentucky River palisades in the Inner Bluegrass. It’s known for its bright white tone as it ages, durability, and “birdseye” texture. Popular among Central Kentucky builders for centuries, in the 20th century it was particularly favored by architects like Hugh Meriwether.
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Often called Lexington’s “Dean of Decorators,” D.C. Atkins was at one time the best-known interior decorator in Central Kentucky. While he assisted with the restoration of Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate, The Keene Place, and decorated numerous private homes, Atkins lacked any formal design education.
His rise from humble beginnings near [...]
How do we gracefully manage the sale of a living family heirloom?
At Kirkpatrick & Co., we’ve been thoughtfully selling horse farms, land, and historic homes since 1984. When the time comes to entrust a new steward with a family’s horse farm, land, or historic home, Kirkpatrick & Co. provides sensitive [...]