Bardstown in Nelson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Crystal Building

Photographed by Kevin W., August 28, 2024

1. Crystal Building Marker

Inscription. Built 1912 for Mann-Sisco Theatre-Skating Rink, 2nd floor
Furniture Sales Room 1st floor
Crystal Theatre moved to ground floor 1920-1948
Restored 1991
* Preservation Award, 1995

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 37° 48.589′ N, 85° 27.988′ W. Marker is in Bardstown, Kentucky, in Nelson County. It is at the intersection of North 3rd Street and Raspberry Alley, on the right when traveling north on North 3rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 111 N 3rd Street, Bardstown KY 40004, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Louisville Area.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wilson & Muir Bank & Trust Co.

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(a few steps from this marker); Smiley-Losson Building (a few steps from this marker); The Smiley - Browne Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Replica of the First Steamboat (within shouting distance of this marker); The Lafayette Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); John Fitch Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Spalding & Sons (within shouting distance of this marker); Benedict Joseph Flaget (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bardstown.

Photographed by Kevin W., August 28, 2024

2. Crystal Building Marker

On the near corner of the center building.

Crystal Building Marker below arch on side of commercial building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, August 18, 2025

3. Crystal Building Marker below arch on side of commercial building

Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 281 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 2, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. 3. submitted on September 1, 2025, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina.