Frankfort in Franklin County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Buffalo Trace Distillery - - Warehouse C

Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 25, 2009

1. Buffalo Trace Distillery - - Warehouse C Marker

Inscription. Built in 1881, this graceful whiskey aging warehouse is a fine example of “Rick Construction”. The basic structure is built of massive wooden beams which bear the entire weight of the 24,000 barrels residing herein. The foundation consists of Kentucky River Marble, quarried from the Kentucky River a short distance away. The 18-inch thick brick walls allow our warehousemen to control the temperature within. The shuttered windows are open in the Summer and closed in the Winter so the perfect temperature balance is maintained and the barrels are allowed to age year-round. When the windows are open and the breeze is just right, you can smell the heavenly aroma of bourbon - known as the “Angel’s Share. “

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings • Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.

Location. 38° 13.006′ N, 84° 52.183′ W. Marker is in Frankfort, Kentucky, in Franklin County. Marker can be reached from Wilkinson Boulevard north of U.S. 421. Located at the "Buffalo Trace Distillery" in Frankfort, Kentucky. From U.S.421 - turn North onto Fair Oaks lane (a.k.a.: Great Buffalo Trace Road) to enter the grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1001 Wilkinson Boulevard, Frankfort KY 40601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. George T. Stagg Distillery (within shouting distance of this marker); Building 28 (within shouting distance of this marker); Albert B. Blanton (within shouting distance of this marker); Firehouse Café (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Warehouse H (about 400 feet away); Buffalo Trace (about 400 feet away); Free House (about 500 feet away); Stony Point (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frankfort.

Wider - - Buffalo Trace Distillery - - Warehouse C Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 25, 2009

2. Wider - - Buffalo Trace Distillery - - Warehouse C Marker

Entry Sign - - Buffalo Trace Distillery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 25, 2009

3. Entry Sign - - Buffalo Trace Distillery

Buffalo Trace Distillery - - From Visitor Center image. Click for full size.

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4. Buffalo Trace Distillery - - From Visitor Center

Another Style Warehouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 25, 2009

5. Another Style Warehouse

Another View - - Warehouse C image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 25, 2009

6. Another View - - Warehouse C

All lower Windows have Security Bars.... image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 25, 2009

7. All lower Windows have Security Bars....

Other View - - Warehouse C image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 25, 2009

8. Other View - - Warehouse C

Barrel "Tracks" for Rolling the Barrels to a Truck.... image. Click for full size.

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9. Barrel "Tracks" for Rolling the Barrels to a Truck....

Inside Warehouse - Partial View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 25, 2009

10. Inside Warehouse - Partial View

Other View - - Warehouse C - Interior image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Ginger Drenning, August 25, 2009

11. Other View - - Warehouse C - Interior

Tour Guide "Eddie" will Answer All Questions.... image. Click for full size.

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12. Tour Guide "Eddie" will Answer All Questions....

One of the Wood Carved Buffalo at the Visitors Center. image. Click for full size.

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13. One of the Wood Carved Buffalo at the Visitors Center.

Old Style Barrel Cart image. Click for full size.

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14. Old Style Barrel Cart

Historic Display of a "Moon Shine" Still . . . image. Click for full size.

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15. Historic Display of a "Moon Shine" Still . . .

Historic Disply of a Newer Improved - - "Moon Shine" Still . . . image. Click for full size.

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16. Historic Disply of a Newer Improved - - "Moon Shine" Still . . .

Items involved.... image. Click for full size.

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17. Items involved....

Credits. This page was last revised on February 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 2,269 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17. submitted on September 7, 2009, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.