Covington, K.Y.'s Historic Facelift
15 August 2001 - 11:00am
The Kentucky Post interview architect Andrew Piaskowy, who is restoring several of the city's most significant buildings.
"I think we honor our past when we preserve these buildings. Covington has a lot to be proud of. It has a rich history, and these buildings tell a story. It tells a lot about the peop le who made very early decisions about what Covington would be and the direction it would grow in. They are irreplaceable.Renovating them also makes a very strong statement about the future of Covington."
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Architect giving the city new look
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Kentucky Post, August 13, 2001
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