For my photojournalism class, we had to pick a subject and document it through photos for the entire semester. I chose Portland, Louisville. It was a great experience that pushed me out of my comfort zone. I won Honorable Mention for the Fall 2014 Jury.
Welcome to Portland
United States Marine Hospital
*Best remaining antebellum hospitals in America
McAlpine Locks & Dam #1
*Historic Civil Engineering Landmark
McAlpine Locks & Dam #2
View From the Locks
Good Shepherd Church
*170 year old parish
Flood Marker
*The Great Flood of 1937 devasted Portland. Some speculate if not for the flood, Portland would have been a sister city of Louisville.
Local Cafe
Abandoned #1
*The Portland neighborhood has over 1,400 abandoned over vacant properties
Abandoned #2
Squire Earick House
*Built in 1812, it is the oldest wood framed house in Louisviile
Abandoned #3
Abandoned #4
Herbie
Gene
*This won Honorable Mention for Documentary Portrait for the Fall 2014 Jury
Sweet Baby J's
*Mother & daughter owned restaurant that also delivers meals to shut-ins
Shaheen's
*Local business isnce 1922
