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Originally Posted by Joe_G.
Very neat write-up, any idea from how long Hillerich operated from the 216 First Street address? I have one source that suggests 1875 until ~1901. This address is about 0.7 miles from current location on 800 W Main St.
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Hey Joe, the dates you list are correct, except the address itself differs. 118 S. First Street is the number listed for the location, with the previous establishment situated at 22 Clay Street in downtown Louisville. This info - including photos, again comes from Crack of The Bat - The Louisville Slugger Story. Furthermore, it was only Bud and the bat operation that left the First Street address in 1901, the office, and the rest of the woodworking operations remained there until an unspecified date. The photo of Bud, his father and workers, is taken in front of the first street address. The new factory in 1901 is the decorated building in the second photo, located at 729 S Preston Street.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Brent