Historic photograph of Loudoun House, c1885. The party in front of us had a service dog who even got into the picture by wearing a bright purple boa and I am pretty sure he smiled for the camera. Loudoun was constructed by Lexington builder John McMurtry, who helped popularize the Gothic Revival style in the Bluegrass by constructing more than 200 buildings in this style. A fun selfie station was set up with volunteers to make sure you had all of the necessary props, including the red “kinky boots,” and another volunteer to capture the memory on your phone. Upon entering, we were greeted by friendly staff who quickly scanned our tickets and checked our bags. Parking was easy and a quick walk to the theater. We parked across the street in one of the nearby parking garages, which only charges $3 on the weekend, no matter how long you stay. It’s an 1886 Opera House that has been restored to it’s glory and is just as inviting today as I am sure it was back in the day. While it was cold and blustery outside, it was nice and warm inside. It takes design cues from the historic architecture of the Opera House building. This past weekend we headed over to the Lexington Opera House after a snow storm and in super cold temperatures. The Lexington Opera House has long been the premier live arts venue in downtown.
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