Downtown in Louisville in Jefferson County, Kentucky — The American South (East South Central)

Thelma French Schneider

Photographed By Shane Oliver, July 3, 2021

1. Thelma French Schneider Marker

The Evan Williams Marker can be seen in the top right corner.

Inscription. Columbia Building Cornerstone
Thelma French Schneider Is an example for all young people of today that anything can be accomplished with hard work and determination. In 1928 her first job was at this site when it was known as the Columbia Building, then the tallest skyscraper in the South. Earning twelve dollars a week at the time of her death April 20, 1995 she owned the now present building debt free. In Loving Memory From
Her Husband and Family

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Women.

Location. 38° 15.409′ N, 85° 45.409′ W. Marker is in Louisville, Kentucky, in Jefferson County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of W Main Street and N. Fourth Street, on the right when traveling west on W Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 W Main Street, Louisville KY 40201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Evan Williams (a few steps from this marker); The Columbia Building (a few steps from this marker); Kentucky Fugitives to Canada (within shouting distance of this marker); Kentucky Distillers' Association (within shouting distance of this marker); Bourbon District

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(within shouting distance of this marker); D.X. Murphy & Bro., Architects (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of Louisville (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Al J. Schneider (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Louisville.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 18, 2017

2. Thelma French Schneider Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 430 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 31, 2021, by Shane Oliver of Richmond, Virginia. 2. submitted on June 14, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.