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
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"
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Other nearby markers. At 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.
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2. Wider - - Buffalo Trace Distillery - - Warehouse C Marker
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3. Entry Sign - - Buffalo Trace Distillery
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4. Buffalo Trace Distillery - - From Visitor Center
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5. Another Style Warehouse
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6. Another View - - Warehouse C
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7. All lower Windows have Security Bars....
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8. Other View - - Warehouse C
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9. Barrel "Tracks" for Rolling the Barrels to a Truck....
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10. Inside Warehouse - Partial View
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11. Other View - - Warehouse C - Interior
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12. Tour Guide "Eddie" will Answer All Questions....
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13. One of the Wood Carved Buffalo at the Visitors Center.
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14. Old Style Barrel Cart
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15. Historic Display of a "Moon Shine" Still . . .
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16. Historic Disply of a Newer Improved - - "Moon Shine" Still . . .
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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 2,174 times since then and 147 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.
