Author Archive: Mary Alan Woodward
The Mall Barber Shop Is Still Looking Good After 50 Years In Mall St. Matthews
The summer of 1961 ushered in a new era of shopping when ground was broken for Mall St. Matthews on what had been a 67-acre potato farm.
Circe’s Designer Clothes Bring Contemporary Flair To Louisville Fashion
Ever since Homer’s Odyssey hit the ancient bestseller lists, “Circe” has meant a sorceress who turns men into beasts.
Heitzman Traditional Bakery & Deli Lives Up To Its 121-Year-Old Legacy Of Quality
Hear the name “Swope” and you think of cars. Think “Heine,” and you smell coffee brewing. And “Heitzman” brings to mind delicious pastries and breads.
In Good Times And Bad, The Melting Pot Strives To Give And Give Back
Hungry Swiss villagers in the 18th century are credited with having discovered that hunks of crusty bread make a satisfying meal when dipped in cheese that’s bubbling in a pot.
At 91, Muth’s Candy Store Is A Proud Downtown Landmark
Rudy and Isabelle Muth were right after all. When they opened Muth’s Candy Store on East Market Street in 1921, the area bustled with manufacturing and offices.
Fuzziwig’s Candy Factory: Unique And Creative Treats
When Tommy and Christina Thompson had an insurance agency in Shelbyville, people came to them because they needed to buy policies, and they often looked grumpy while doing so.
Highlands Funeral Home Begins 53rd Year Of Locally And Family-Owned Service
A large newspaper ad in January, 1959 extended an unusual invitation—to attend an open house at “a completely new, conveniently located, beautifully appointed Funeral Home… You will be pleased with its spacious interior and the detailed provisions we have made for your convenience and comfort.”
The Couture Closet Puts Brides On The Right Track For Beautiful Weddings
Every bride looks forward not only to her wedding, but also to each anniversary that commemorates it as the years go by.
Vein Treatment and Aesthetic Center Restores Beauty Inside – And Out
Leesa Richardson, M.D. will never forget the woman who came to her Vein Treatment and Aesthetic Center, 201 Fairfax Ave., with some of the worst varicose veins she has ever seen.
New technologies are heating things up at Weber Heating & Air Conditioning
Although it doesn’t have a speaking role, the smoke-belching furnace at Ralphie Parker’s house is a scene-stealer in the 1983 comedy “A Christmas Story.”







