Historic Storehouse in Ludlow Railyard Takes on New Life

by Ruth Bamberger

After years of neglect, the lone remaining brick building in the Ludlow Railyard, the Storehouse, will be getting a new roof in the near future. The $78,000 roofing project has now received $50,000 in grants from the Ludlow Historic Society, the Josephine Ardery Foundation, and other Foundations, and a generous private donor. The Museum Fundraising Committee anticipates the remaining amount to be forthcoming with other funding now in the works.

A new roof will allow the interior work to begin. Already, architectural plans  have been drawn up for both the inside and exterior grounds. The facility will become the new home of the Heritage Museum and a center for programs and other events. With increased space the Museum will be able to expand its exhibitions; as currently numerous artifacts, maps, and other documents are in storage.

The Storehouse has been designated an Architectural Landmark by Ludlow City Council. Completed in 1892 after a disastrous fire destroyed the railyard buildings, it was constructed of brick and stone in an Industrialized  Victorian style, and is unique in the Greater Cincinnati area. Most importantly, the Storehouse is a reminder of Ludlow’s rich railroad history that made the city we know and see today.

The Fundraising Committee strongly encourages contributions to the Storehouse project. Donations can be made through the website www.ludlowheritagemuseum.com

or by mailing to P.O. Box 16192, Ludlow, KY 41016,

or by stopping by the Museum during business hours (Saturdays 11 -3).